OT 6960 - Community Based Practice Assessment and Intervention Across the Lifespan

4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: All practice and doctoral seminar classes before this semester in the OTD program.
Description
This course examines models of community occupational therapy practice along with the skills and challenges related to community practice. Research evidence related to individual, group, and community interaction to promote occupational functioning, health promotion, and disease prevention will be analyzed. The role of occupational therapy in assisting at-risk or underserved individuals, families, and groups living in the community will be examined by looking at factors influencing occupational performance such as the social, cultural, political, and physical environment. Students will gain hands-on experience with program development in collaboration with local organizations that serve at risk or underserved individuals in the community. Following development of an occupation- and evidence-based program, students will create a portfolio and deliver a presentation to community stakeholders. M