COTA 1002 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy I

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

This lecture course provides an introduction to the profession of occupational therapy (OT) for students interested in this career. The course offers an overview of the history, philosophy, and values of the profession. Additional topics include practice areas and service delivery models; scope of professional duties; inter- and intra-professional roles and responsibilities of OT practitioners; current practice issues; and a global perspective of the profession. The course is required for students accepted into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.

Course Prerequisite(s): None