Course

Objective:

Learning Outcomes:

• Outline a clear and logical rationale for the intervention process
• Modify tasks approach, occupations, and the environment to maximize client performance in collaboration with client, caregiver, family, and significant others, and communicate those needs to the occupational therapist
• Record client's response to services in a manner that demonstrates the efficacy of interventions, and collect and report on data to evaluate client progress under the supervision of an occupational therapist
• Demonstrate through practice or discussion, the awareness of supervisory roles and responsibilities as well as the ability to actively collaborate with the occupational therapist
• Produce the volume of work required in the expected time frame
• Perform and collaborate with client and occupational therapist to determine appropriate teaching and learning methods
• Apply all course material to fieldwork experiences to strengthen the ties between didactic and fieldwork education
• Employ safety regulations, anticipate potentially hazardous situations, and take steps to prevent accidents
• Assess client factors and contexts that support or hinder occupational performance
• Choose occupations that motivate and challenge clients
• Produce clear and accurate documentation that effectively justifies rationale for service that is appropriate for the service delivery model and reimbursement according to the site requirements
• Demonstrate responsibility for attaining professional competence by seeking out learning opportunities and interactions with supervisor(s) and others, conducting evidence-based research, and educating clients and colleagues about findings
• Demonstrate respect for diversity factors of others, including but not limited to socio-cultural, socioeconomic, spiritual, and lifestyle choices
• Integrate clients' priorities and address psychosocial factors in treatment and goal setting to enable participation in occupations

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