10-514-176OT Theory and Practice
Course Information
Description
Examines the theoretical foundations that guide OT practice. Apply group dynamics and demonstrate leadership skills.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
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Apply OT frames of references related to physical rehab practiceAssessment Strategiesin an oral, written, or graphic application of the OT frames of referenceCriteriayou examine the history of the theoryyou identify the assumptions of the theoryyou identify assessments related to the theoryyou explain interventions usedyou identify the appropriate settings and populations for implementing the theory
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Apply OT frames of reference related to psychosocial practiceAssessment Strategiesin an oral, written, or graphic application of the OT frames of referenceCriteriayou examine the history of the theoryyou identify the assumptions of the theoryyou identify assessments related to the theoryyou explain interventions usedyou identify the appropriate settings and populations for implementing the theory
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Apply OT frames of reference related to pediatric practiceAssessment Strategiesin an oral, written, or graphic application of the OT frames of referenceCriteriayou examine the history of the theoryyou identify the assumptions of the theoryyou identify assessments related to the theoryyou explain interventions usedyou identify the appropriate settings and populations for implementing the theory
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Apply OT frames of reference related to occupation-based modelsAssessment Strategiesin an oral, written, or graphic application of the OT frames of referenceCriteriayou examine the history of the theoryyou identify the assumptions of the theoryyou identify assessments related to the theoryyou explain interventions usedyou identify the appropriate settings and populations for implementing the theory
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Document occupational therapy services to ensure accountabilityAssessment Strategiesthrough a written assessment requiring documentationCriteriayou explore documentation in different practice settingsyou identify types of documentation specific to OT processyou utilize Practice Framework terminologyyou utilize medical terminology and abbreviationsyou formulate functional and measurable goalsyou follow document protocol
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Analyze group dynamicsAssessment Strategiesthrough written, oral or graphic assessmentCriteriayou differentiate process and task elements of a groupyou identify group rolesyou identify leadership styles used in groupsyou describe stages of group developmentyou describe the impact of behaviors on group dynamics
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Design group protocolsAssessment Strategiesby designing group protocols (format may be written or graphic)Criteriaprotocol identifies group eligibility requirementsprotocol includes group goalsprotocol describes group activityprotocol is related to a frame of reference
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Demonstrate group leadership and facilitation skills related to various practice areas (i.e. physical rehab, psychosocial, pediatric, geriatric)Assessment Strategiesby leading groups and/or evaluating group leadershipCriteriayou follow the rubric/checklist provided by your instructoryou use intercultural communication skills and inclusive languageyou demonstrate the awareness, knowledge, skills, practices and/or processes needed to function effectively and appropriately with people from other cultures
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Use evidence based practice to guide the OT processAssessment Strategiesthrough an oral, written, graphic assessmentCriteriayou identify the role of the OTA in evidence based practiceyou examine professional literature for evidence based practiceyou critique professional literature related to occupation based interventionyou summarize results related to literature reviewyou present your findings