OT 102 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy

1. Apply scientific evidence, theories, models of practice, and frames of reference that underlie the practice of occupational therapy to guide and inform interventions for persons, groups, and populations in a variety of practice contexts and environments. (2018 ACOTE Standard B.2.1)
2. Define the process of theory development and its importance to occupational therapy. (2018 ACOTE Standards B.2.2).
3. Apply knowledge of occupational therapy history, philosophical base, theory, and sociopolitical climate and their importance in meeting society’s current and future occupational needs as well as how these factors influence and are influenced by practice.(2018 ACOTE Standard B.3.1)
4. Demonstrate knowledge of and apply the interaction of occupation and activity, including areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, context(s) and environments, and client factors. (2018 ACOTE Standard B.3.2).
5. Explain to consumers, potential employers, colleagues, third-party payers, regulatory boards, policymakers, and the general public the distinct nature of occupation and the evidence that occupation supports performance, participation, health, and well-being. (2018 ACOTE Standard B.3.3).
6.  Demonstrate knowledge of scientific evidence as it relates to the importance of balancing areas of occupation; the role of occupation in the promotion of health; and the prevention of disease, illness, and dysfunction for persons, groups, and populations.(2018 ACOTE Standard B.3.4).
7. Demonstrate activity analysis in areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, context(s) and environments, and client factors to implement the intervention plan. (2018 ACOTE Standard B.3.6).
8.  Demonstrate sound judgment in regard to safety of self and others and adhere to safety regulations throughout the occupational therapy process as appropriate to the setting and scope of practice. (2018 ACOTE Standard B.3.7).
9. Demonstrate therapeutic use of self, including one’s personality, insights, perceptions, and judgments, as part of the therapeutic process in both individual and group interaction. (2018 ACOTE Standard B.4.1).
10. Define the safe and effective application of superficial thermal agents, deep thermal agents, electrotherapeutic agents, and mechanical devices as a preparatory measure to improve occupational performance. This must include indications, contraindications, and precautions. (2018 ACOTE Standard B.4.17).
11. Understand and articulate care coordination, case management, and transition services in traditional and emerging practice environments. (2018 ACOTE Standard B.4.20).
12. Demonstrate effective intraprofessional OT/OTA collaboration to explain the role of the occupational therapy assistant and occupational therapist in the screening and evaluation process. (2018 ACOTE Standard B.4.24).
13. Demonstrate awareness of the principles of interprofessional team dynamics to perform effectively in different team roles to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient- and population-centered care as well as population health programs and policies that are safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable. (2018 ACOTE Standard B.4.25).
14. Identify and communicate to the occupational therapist the need to refer to specialists both internal and external to the profession, including community agencies. (2018 ACOTE Standard B.4.26).
15.  Identify and communicate to the occupational therapist the need to design community and primary care programs to support occupational performance for persons, groups, and populations.(2018 ACOTE Standard B.4.27).
16. Implement a discharge plan from occupational therapy services that was developed by the occupational therapist in collaboration with the client and members of the interprofessional team by reviewing the needs of the client, caregiver, family, and significant others; available resources; and discharge environment. (2018 ACOTE Standard B.4.28).
17. Identify and explain the contextual factors; current policy issues; and socioeconomic, political, geographic, and demographic factors on the delivery of occupational therapy services for persons, groups, and populations and social systems as they relate to the practice of occupational therapy. (2018 ACOTE Standard B.5.1).
18. Explain the role and responsibility of the practitioner to advocate for changes in service delivery policies, effect changes in the system, recognize opportunities in emerging practice areas, and advocate for opportunities to expand the occupational therapy assistant’s role.(2018 ACOTE Standard B.5.2).
19. Explain an understanding of the business aspects of practice including, but not limited to, financial management, billing, and coding.(2018 ACOTE Standard B.5.3).
20. Define the systems and structures that create federal and state legislation and regulations, and their implications and effects on persons, groups, and populations, as well as practice. (2018 ACOTE Standard B.5.4).
21. Provide care and programs that demonstrate knowledge of applicable national requirements for credentialing and requirements for licensure, certification, or registration consistent with federal and state laws.(2018 ACOTE Standard B.5.5).
22. Identify the need and demonstrate the ability to participate in the development, marketing, and management of service delivery options.(2018 ACOTE Standard B.5.6).
23. Participate in the documentation of ongoing processes for quality management and improvement (e.g., outcome studies analysis and client engagement surveys) and implement program changes as needed to demonstrate quality of services.(2018 ACOTE Standard B.5.7).
24. Define strategies for effective, competency-based legal and ethical supervision of occupational therapy assistants and non-occupational therapy personnel. (2018 ACOTE Standard B.5.8).
25. Locate and demonstrate understanding of professional literature, including the quality of the source of information, to make evidence-based practice decisions in collaboration with the occupational therapist.(2018 ACOTE Standard B.6.1).
26. Explain how scholarly activities and literature contribute to the development of the profession. (2018 ACOTE Standard B.6.1).
27. Understand the difference between quantitative and qualitative research studies.(2018 ACOTE Standard B.6.2).
28. Demonstrate the skills to understand a scholarly report. (2018 ACOTE Standard B.6.3).
29. Understand the principles of teaching and learning in preparation for work in an academic setting.(2018 ACOTE Standard B.6.6).
30. Demonstrate knowledge of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and AOTA Standards of Practice and use them as a guide for ethical decision making in professional interactions, client interventions, employment settings, and when confronted with personal and organizational ethical conflicts.(2018 ACOTE Standard B.7.1).
31. Demonstrate knowledge of how the role of a professional is enhanced by participating and engaging in local, national, and international leadership positions in organizations or agencies.(2018 ACOTE Standard B.7.2).
32. Promote occupational therapy by educating other professionals, service providers, consumers, third-party payers, regulatory bodies, and the public.(2018 ACOTE Standard B.7.3).
33. Identify and develop strategies for ongoing professional development to ensure that practice is consistent with current and accepted standards(2018 ACOTE Standard B.7.4).
34. Demonstrate knowledge of personal and professional responsibilities related to: Liability issues under current models of service provision. Varied roles of the occupational therapy assistant providing service on a contractual basis.(2018 ACOTE Standard B.7.5).

II. Definition of Occupational Therapy.

A. Role delineation

B. Characteristics of OT practice.

III. History of Occupational Therapy.

IV. Role of occupation and activity in Occupational Therapy.

V. Scope of practice - settings and disabilities treated.

VI. Occupational therapy framework and philosophy.

VII. Treatment process

VIII. Treatment techniques and equipment.

IX. Practice settings.

X. Evidence based practice and professional literature.

XI. Professional behavior-ethics.

XII. Service management and marketing

XIII. Professional organizations

XIV. Health care professionals related to Occupational Therapy treatment as a treatment team.

Learning activities: 30-40%

Presentation: 5-10%