OT2401 INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

This intensive course will provide students an overview of the profession of occupational therapy. Students will explore their own occupations and examine influences such as cultural, social, economic or disability factors that impact occupational choices and performance. A historical perspective of occupational therapy, roles and responsibilities of occupational therapy practitioners and the educational, legal and ethical requirements for practice are reviewed. Observation hours to understand the role of an occupational therapy practitioner in various practice settings with the supervision of an occupational therapist are required. Prerequisite required for: occupational therapy students entering the professional phase of the program; open to all students interested in occupational therapy