OTA 130 — Professional Issues I (2 Credits, Spring)
In this course, students will begin to build a framework of knowledge of management, scholarship, leadership, and professionalism. Students will explore appropriate professional behaviors that will benefit them in fieldwork placements and in future professional practice. Students will learn the importance of successful work skills and integrate them into academic and professional practice. Students will learn the importance of advocating for the occupational therapy profession at the state and national levels, as well as the importance of participating in professional organizations. The scholarship component of this course will address locating, interpreting, and understanding scholarly activities. The leadership and professionalism components will increase students' understanding, appreciation, and application of ethics and values to the profession of occupational therapy. PREREQ: BIOL 228 , BIOL 228L , OTA 100 , OTA 170 , and OTA 206 with a grade of C or higher. COREQ: OTA 155 , OTA 175 , OTA 210 , and OTA 210L . (2 lecture hours, 0 lab hours, 2 credits)