EMTP 213:Field Experience

Credit Hours: 2, 80 hours of clinical practice
This course focuses on the role of the OTA in the management, administration, and delivery of OT services, preparation for certification and licensure, and job readiness to assist the student in the transition from student to clinical practice. Topics include the contexts of healthcare, leadership and advocacy, professionalism, reimbursement, marketing, documentation and quality improvement, supervision and fieldwork requirements, health literacy, ethics, and scholarly practice. This course will also include a review of skills and principles expected of the occupational therapy assistant to develop competency as an entry level COTA.