Collaborate with various professionals as part of an interprofessional team to advocate the role of occupational therapy in a nontraditional setting.
Document a needs assessment for a particular population and use said assessment as the foundation for planning a successful Doctoral Experiential Capstone Project. Additional evidence will include feedback from consumers that indicates the impact of the project on the population they represent.
Demonstrate proficiency and professionalism with the use of personal computers, learning platforms, zoom meetings, etc to fully document and implement Doctoral Experiential Project for WNE as well as for members of the population served.
Recognize and be able to describe the diverse systems of service delivery that are most cost-effective and considerate for health, social, and educational settings, both traditional and nontraditional. Through both clinical and reflective writing, be able to articulate a sensitivity to cultural, linguistic, and other diversities and describe solutions for care disparities.
Demonstrate the ability to work with others to identify meaningful objectives, organize, manage, and motivate people and resources, communicate effectively, and oversee action to accomplish stated program or service goals.
Demonstrate the ability to implement in existing programs, and plan for in developing programs, an occupational therapy process that is occupation-based, client-centered, culturally sensitive, and ethically appropriate.
Document an experiential and scholarly project that reflects the literature in restorative justice/community re-entry and use responsive, ethical methods. The scholarly process and results should be made accessible to the college and the community, especially to the population served by the project. A report of the project, presented in a professional format that others can replicate or build upon, will be evidence of accomplishment.
Through both clinical and reflective writing, be able to articulate a clear awareness of my own personal and professional strengths and boundaries and identify supports and strategies for goal achievement.
The student will enhance public speaking skills by disseminating project outcomes to populations within and outside of the profession to build effective interprofessional communication and presentation skills.
The student will submit an application to present at a conference and/or for publication of the doctoral experiential results to assist in advocating for occupational therapy’s role in this practice area.
The student will demonstrate the need and development of telehealth options for sustainable distribution of water safety education and drowning prevention material.
The student will apply for funding that would adequately support the needs of community members and assist in achieving the goals of this doctoral capstone.