Course Description:

Students will study professional behaviors appropriate for placement in fieldwork sites. Successful work skills, advocating for the Occupational Therapy profession, creative planning and client-centered practice in the community will be explored. This is a designated Community-Engaged Learning course.

Learning Objectives:

• Acknowledge the importance of the therapeutic use of self to facilitate appropriate treatment interventions.

• Demonstrate understanding of the functions and influence of local professional association.

• Exhibit the ability to promote the profession and awareness of occupational therapy through written assignments and oral presentations.

• Identify professional responsibilities and issues when providing service on a contractual basis.

• Acknowledge and demonstrate personal responsibility for resolving personal and ethical conflicts.

• Demonstrate logical thinking, insight and critical analysis of changes needed to improve professional behavior.

• Acknowledge and demonstrate good use of time management skills, prioritizing, and organizing time and materials.

• Recognize and appreciate the affect of global social issues and prevailing health and welfare needs.

• Recognize and appreciate cultural differences present in clients and coworkers.

• Acknowledge personal responsibility for planning and implementing professional development to achieve and maintain competency.

• Synthesize information from credible sources to promote the profession and increase community awareness of occupational therapy through written assignments and oral presentations.

Reflection: