2018-2019 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

OCTH 660 - Leadership and Ethics in Occupational Therapy


Credits: Three (3)
Prerequisite: OCTH-610 and OCTH-611
This course discusses ethics relevant to occupational therapy practice and incorporates it into discussions on leadership skills and clinical practice. Using empirical evidence, case-scenarios and student experiences, the course provides an in-depth examination of the importance ethical duty has for modern occupational therapy practice. The course includes analysis of the qualities of leadership, including systemic thinking, cultural competence, empathy and altruism. The course culminates in a student led mock ethics conference.