OTA 205 - Leadership & Professional Devt

Institution:

Lackawanna College

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Description:

In this course, students will explore and take initial steps toward becoming responsible Level II fieldwork students and eventual credentialed occupational therapy assistants. The American Occupational Therapy Associations (AOTAs) Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and its application to clinical work, professional development and collaboration in client care with supervising occupational therapists will be presented. Students will develop effective communication skills for the purposes of being responsible teammates with members of other disciplines, supervisors of subordinate personnel including occupational therapy aides, clerical staff, volunteers and students, and educators of and advocates for their clients and the profession. Administrative and management topics such as marketing/promoting programs and the profession, securing reimbursement for services, understanding state and national laws governing occupational practice in particular settings, participating in quality improvement programs, using professional literature and opportunities for participating in state and national occupational therapy and related organizations to ensure evidence-based, best clinical practices will be presented and explored. Finally, students will take active steps in their own professional development by developing individual, workable professional development plans, writing their own resumes, writing cover letters to potential employers and using e-mail, social media and cell phones responsibly and professionally. (2 credits) Pre-requisites: OTA105, OTA110, OTA120, OTA125, OTA130, OTA135, BIO205, BIO235 and PHL110.

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lackawanna.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 961-7810

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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