OTAP 1140 - Foundations of Research in Occupational Therapy

Credit hours: 1

Prerequisites: General Education course work as per Program requirements.

Course Description:
This course introduces concepts essential for evidence-based practice in occupational therapy. The process of locating, reviewing, and understanding professional literature will be examined. Principles related to research design and statistical methods will be introduced.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Locate and demonstrate understanding of professional literature, including the quality of the source of information, to make evidence-based practice decisions in collaboration with the occupational therapist. (ACOTE 2018 B.6.1.)
Explain how scholarly activities and literature contribute to the development of the profession. (ACOTE 2018 B.6.1.)
Understand the difference between quantitative and qualitative research studies (ACOTE 2018 B.6.2)
Identify and appreciate the varied roles of the OTA as a research assistant.
Demonstrate the skills to understand a scholarly report. (ACOTE 2018 B.6.3)
Articulate the importance of research, scholarly activities, and the continued development of a body of knowledge relevant to the profession of occupational therapy.
Understand the importance of evidence in professional practice and consistently seek to improve therapeutic skills through professional development activities.