OST 735 - Public Policy and Advocacy

Institution:

Grand Valley State University

Subject:

Description:

Reviews the historical impact of major legislation on occupational therapy practice, the ramifications of political decisions on health care delivery, and the importance of professional advocacy. U.S. political process and roles of stakeholders in health care policy development are analyzed, including lobbyists, professional associations, and individual members of the profession. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dr.O.T. program.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prerequisite: Admission to the Dr.O.T. program.

Corequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Other

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.gvsu.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 331-2020

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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