EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE 1: BASICS

OCCTHER 734

Critically analyze the rigor and evidence supporting current occupation-based interventions for populations served by occupational therapists, create a professional presentation based on this research, and create materials to translate this information for consumer use. Understand key issues and current occupational science trends in fostering access to and equitable participation in occupations.

OCCTHER 710

Addresses the foundations and basic tenets of occupational therapy; and explores the process, domain and parameters of practice. Topics include the history and development of the profession; occupational therapy organizations; certification and licensing; behaviors and responsibilities of occupational therapists; professional ethics; liability; and guidelines and laws governing practice. The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and selected models, approaches and theoretical frames of reference are explored.

OCCTHER 772

Supports the development of a research proposal and the skills needed to implement a research project. Develop a research proposal and analyze data to inform practice in occupational therapy. Second in the evidence-based practice sequence leading to the development of a proposal and completion of a scholarly study.

OCCTHER 770

Designed to provide an overview of the research happening within the OT program at UW-Madison and to provide hands-on, mentored experience with generating evidence for practice.

OCCTHER 871

Examine and apply to a specific intervention or topic that is relevant to professional development goals and/or capstone project. Leverage appropriate methodologies, analytic tools and procedural reasoning in support of recommendations regarding the application of the intervention or approach in the practice environment.