OCTH 799 - Entering the Profession

1 Credits
The transition from student to entry-level practitioner is the focus of this course. During this course, students will review their past experiences and reflect upon their professional identity as an occupational therapist. Students will examine the collaborative professional relationships with emphasis on the occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant, including supervisory roles and responsibilities. Requirements for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy examination will be reviewed as well as requirements for state licensure. As part of this course, students will create a professional development planning considering potential future roles as practitioner, fieldwork educator, consultant, OT educator, researcher, and entrepreneur.

Grade Note(s): A grade of B or better must be earned to pass this course successfully.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): OCTH 795
Corequisite(s): OCTH 797
Course Learning Outcomes:

Appraise the varied roles of the occupational therapist and articulate the value of the occupational therapist as a member of the professional team.
Reflect on personal interaction/communication style in relation to collaborative relationships with clients and members of the service delivery team.
Analyze past ethical dilemmas and formulate strategies for principled decision making.
Delineate responsibilities and restrictions, in supervision of fieldwork students, occupational therapy assistants, and support personnel.
Identify initial eligibility and ongoing requirements for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy examination and state licensure.
Discuss the value of involvement in professional organizations that advocate for the individual practitioner and the profession as a whole.
Formulate a professional development plan outlining future goals and action plans.
Apply personal and professional liability knowledge in a variety of practice settings.
Understand professional responsibility for providing fieldwork education and recognize criteria for becoming a fieldwork educator.