OCT 5100 - Professional Forum

Hours: 2

This course provides students the opportunity to investigate ethical, political, and social forces that shape the national health care delivery system and the practice of occupational therapy. Students examine the influence of personal beliefs and values and cultural orientation concerning ethical issues. Students explore strategies for examining and responding to ethical dilemmas, and they discuss professional responsibilities, including continuing competence, licensure/scope of practice, supervision of therapy assistants, and supporting professional associations. This course uses class discussions and a debate format as the primary teaching methods to examine controversial issues.