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OTAP101 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy

Semester Credit Hour(s) 2
This course will introduce the student to the field of occupational therapy and examine the role of the occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant in health care, community and educational settings.  Major topics include the AOTA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, the relevance of professional organizations, the varied roles of the occupational therapy assistant (OTA), national requirements for credentialing, the importance of professional research and literature, and how external factors influence the practice of occupational therapy.  

Corequisite(s): OTAP 120