10-514-179Community Practice
Course Information
Description
Explores practice options and interventions for occupation-based community practice. Students articulate the unique role of occupational therapy within the community.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Explore the role of OT in community settings
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify unique contributions of OT in community based practice
    examine the domain in relation to community practice
    differentiate community-based OT practice from traditional clinical settings
    explore community resources available to clients

  2. Explore the impact of legislation and regulations on community services
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    describe legislative issues that impact persons, groups, and populations in a community setting
    describe regulation issues that impact persons, groups, and populations in a community setting
    describe how legislation and regulation impact of social determinants of health on persons, groups, and populations
    describe the impact of community services on persons, groups, and populations

  3. Develop a proposal for an occupation-based community program
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    proposal includes the name of the organization for the service and contact information
    proposal includes realistic and manageable goals for the program
    proposal includes a complete list of steps for accomplishing the project
    proposal includes an assignment of all project duties to a group member
    proposal includes a realistic timeline
    proposal notes the availability of required resources
    proposal notes the need for additional resources
    proposal includes evidence to support the program
    proposal is well organized and professionally presented

  4. Collaborate with community stakeholders
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify the stakeholders
    describe the roles and contributions of stakeholder in supporting OT initiatives
    demonstrate effective communication skills with stakeholders
    participate in collaborative decision-making

  5. Implement an occupation-based community program
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    report includes a detailed record of the work accomplished in the program
    report focuses on the goals presented in the proposal
    report includes a reflection on how the experience benefited the community stakeholders
    report assertions are supported by a range of evidence
    report is well organized and professionally presented
    report evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    report includes observations made during the implementation
    report includes evaluation, analysis and documentation of program outcomes

  6. Demonstrate leadership behaviors as a team member
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    work cooperatively with others and contributes to a group with ideas, suggestions, and effort
    complete your own share of tasks necessary to compete a project
    encourage team members by listening and responding appropriately to their contributions
    build on individual team members' strengths
    address conflicts constructively
    demonstrate respect for team members
    reflect on your role in the team identifying strengths and areas for improvement
    dress appropriately for the setting
    advocate for OT services
    communicate effectively with team members as appropriate to the setting