OTP 799 - Occupational Therapy in the Promotion of Health and Wellness

OTP 790. (3)

This course will introduce you to different perspectives on health promotion at the individual and community levels. Learning about other disciplines in the health care system will enable you to communicate and collaborate with other professionals as a team member in order to enhance the health and quality of life of individuals and, ultimately, communities. You will learn about the public health approach with a focus on the health care system, social determinants of health, and some other contributing factors, which will widen and deepen your vision as an Occupational Therapist (OT). You will understand your position and role in the health care system confronting challenges, especially when the demography of the United States is rapidly changing. Hence, you will be able to design and develop a more effective plan for your clients as a practitioner. Graded ABCDE