OT 102 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy

Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

College Level Prerequisites: None

Description: Introduction to the field of Occupational Therapy. Encompasses the roles of credentialed Occupational Therapist and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, levels of education, philosophy, treatment and skills required for practice. The course includes lectures, learning activities, and observations of Occupational Therapy clinicians in treatment settings. Open to students interested in exploring the field of Occupational Therapy. This class is a required prerequisite for admission to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.

Department Consent: None

General Education Distribution Category Met: None