2010-2011 Academic Catalog 
    
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2010-2011 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

OCTH 660 - LEADERSHIP & ETHICS IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY


Credits: Three
Prerequisite: OCTH 610, OCTH 611; minimum grade P required in all prerequisite courses
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.