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Foundations of Occupational Therapy Workshop
Intro to OT- Introduction to the Scope of Practice and Conceptual Foundations of Occupational Therapy course provides students an overview of the complex scope, philosophical foundation, history, areas of practice, professional and ethical roles and responsibilities, models of practice and service delivery, professional development, and career growth in occupational therapy.
The course also explores how occupational therapists develop and implement interventions for client populations across the lifespan in various practice settings. It involves examination of how concepts in occupational therapy becomes a means of directing a person’s participation in tasks selected to develop, maintain or restore skills in daily living. Students will use materials presented in lectures, in-class discussions, audio-visual materials, guest speakers, and written and oral assignments to meet the course objectives.
For registration contact the Department of Occupational Therapy directly at (310) 243-2726.
Offered every Fall, Spring, and Summer semester. Workshop fee- $400.00
Paul L. Penoliar, OTD, OTR/L C/NDT
Adjunct Faculty and Clinical Instructor