COTA 2310 - Professional Seminar

2 Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/0 credits lab

This hybrid course takes place during the last didactic semester prior to Level II fieldwork. Eight weeks are completed on campus and eight weeks are completed online. This course is meant to promote successful and ethical transition from the didactic portion of the program to Level II fieldwork and then onto professional employment. Topics covered include importance of occupational therapy (OT) professional organization membership and utilization of resources. Current professional memberships for students are required for this course. Students will apply online resources to facilitate clinical reasoning, ethical practice decision-making and evidence-based practice with professional resources. Student will create a professional resume and cover letter and will prepare for a mock interview during the concurrent Level I fieldwork experience. This course will provide information regarding certification and licensure requirements and processes for transition to future employment.

Course Prerequisite(s): COTA 1002 , COTA 1050, COTA 1105, COTA 1155, COTA 1260, COTA 1270, COTA 1280, COTA 1290, HLTH 1005, PSYC 1406, PSYC 1506, SPCH 1500, and ENGL 1107 OR ENGL 2105
Course Corequisite(s): COTA 2330, COTA 2340, COTA 2350, and COTA 2391