OTAP 2220 - Practice Management

Credit hours: 2

Prerequisites: OTAP 1210 Foundations of OT, OTAP 1220 OT Doc. w/Level IA, OTA Doc. w/Level IB, OTAP 1320 Exploring Occupations, OTAP 1340 Human Mvmt for Occupations, or by permission of instructor

Course Description:
This course addresses issues related to the delivery of occupational therapy services. Topics include, but are not limited to: professionalism and ethical practice, administration and management, regulatory requirements for practice and patient care, current trends and issues, program planning, marketing, advocacy, quality improvement, reimbursement, and transition from student to practitioner.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Identify the impact of contextual factors on the management and delivery of occupational therapy services.
Demonstrate knowledge of applicable national requirements for credentialing and requirements for licensure, certification, or registration under state laws
Identify the systems and structures that create federal and state legislation and regulations and their implications and effects on practice
Identify the role and responsibility of the practitioner to advocate for the profession and the consumer and understand due process and appeals systems services.
Demonstrate knowledge of global social issues and prevailing health and welfare needs of populations with or at risk for disabilities and chronic health conditions
Articulate to consumers, potential employers, colleagues, third-party payers, regulatory boards, policy makers, other audiences, and the general public both the unique nature of occupation as viewed by the profession and the value of occupation to support performance, participation, health and well-being