OTAT 1012 — Introduction to Occupational Therapy with Lab
This course establishes a knowledge base for the OTA student, emphasizing the human element of health care and the role of the occupational therapy assistant in providing this component. The history and philosophy of occupational therapy, the official framework documents of OT, and the use of research in treatment planning is introduced. OT methods and clinical applications and the OTA’s role in various traditional and non-traditional settings across the lifespan will be explored to lay a foundation for the following program coursework.