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CURRENT TRENDS SHAPING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE

OCCTHER 812
Course Description

Occupational therapy's role in the history and continuing evolution of health care, education, and social welfare. Discussion of the theoretical, evidence, and policy trends influencing occupational therapy practice across settings. Emphasizes development of leadership skills for shaping, advocating and guiding occupational therapy through a continually evolving practice landscape.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Spring

Grade Point Average
4

1.54% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
100%

10% from Historical

Class Size
29

119.7% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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