Occupational therapy student handbook 20152016 table of contents. Occupational therapy and physical therapy in louisiana schools. Get more information about occupational therapy at. Occupational therapy, use of selfcare and work and play activities to promote and maintain health, prevent disability, increase independent function, and enhance development. The first two years of the program combine studies in occupational therapy with a broad understanding of biomedicine and various health science fields to develop the professional competencies important for ethical and safe practice and high quality care and the. These beliefs drive our view of the profession and our teaching.
Examples of what an occupational therapist can offer are provided for each area, but are not allinclusive of potential interventions. Occupational therapy practitioners have a holistic perspective, in which the focus is on adapting the environment andor task to fit the person, and the person is an integral part of the therapy team. Occupational therapists bureau of labor statistics. Occupational therapist definition of occupational therapist. Occupational therapy ot is the use of assessment and intervention to develop, recover. Occupational therapys aota philosophical base of occupational therapy the understanding and use of occupations shall be at the central core of occupational therapy practice, education, and research 1995, policy 1.
The practice of occupational therapy means the therapeutic use of occupations. Occupational therapy student handbook class of 2018 the information contained in this guidebook is intended to assist you by drawing attention to some of the policies and information you will need to know as a student in the occupational therapy program. The occupational outlook handbook is the governments premier source of career guidance featuring hundreds of occupationssuch as carpenters, teachers, and veterinarians. Occupation includes all the activities or tasks that a person performs each day. Practice education tracey polglase, rachel treseder on. Introduction the content of the fieldwork handbook is organized in a chronological order as one would normally go through the fieldwork process. The occupational therapy assistant program is accredited by the accreditation council for occupational therapy education acote of the american occupational therapy association, inc. Occupational therapy professionscope of practice definitions. This document includes the wfot definition of occupational therapy 2012 and statement on occupational therapy 2010. However, demand for occupational therapy services is related to the ability of patients to pay, either directly or through health insurance.
Occupational therapy core contents, purposes, and goals are defined. For example, getting dressed, playing a sport, taking a class, cooking a meal, getting together with friends, and working at a job are. Occupational therapy is the art and science of maximizing human potential by enabling participation in goaldirected, meaningful occupation with clients individuals, populations, andor organizations. The information in this handbook is intended for therapy services for clients of all ages. Evaluation and treatment of a person whose ability to perform the tasks of living is threatened or impaired by developmental deficits, sensory impairment, physical injury, or illness. Bschons occupational therapy programme introduction occupational therapy education has been part of university of the west of england uwe since 1987. Occupational therapy services are provided for the. The chapter ends with a brief discussion of the ethics of the profession. Aota along with the new york state department of education. Occupational therapy handbook university of minnesota. International handbook of occupational therapy interventions.
Occupational therapy relies on a philosophy and vision to guide the profession. The course in occupational therapy is offered as a bachelor of occupational therapy. Occupational therapists are skilled professionals who use a holistic approach that includes attention to mind, body, and spirit. The handbook will orient you to the expectations, standards, and organization of the occupational therapy program at the university of south dakota. The purpose of the occupational therapy student handbook is to assist you in becoming an informed and active participant in your professional education. The international handbook of occupational therapy interventions contains an encyclopedic overview of the theoretical core content of occupational therapy. This health profession helps people whose lives have been altered by physical or mental disease, injury, or other health problems. Handbook for occupational and physical therapy in the public schools of virginia 2010 4 occupational therapy definition of occupational therapy according to the code of virginia 54. Duquesne university, department of occupational therapy student handbook 2016 6 history of the department of occupational therapy the occupational therapy founding program director, dr. Sarah lyon, otrl, is a boardcertified occupational therapist and founder of ot potential. Jun 12, 2009 resources for rehabilitation specialists tend to follow a straight line.
The award, a diploma in occupational therapy from 19871997 was established as a response to a 30% shortfall of occupational therapists in the south west region. Nbcot s vision is certified occupational therapy professionals providing effective evidencebased services across all areas of practice worldwide. Occupational therapy is a holistic, patientcentered, occupationbased approach to life skill development. Occupational therapy assistant program maria college. Bachelor honours degrees prepare students to develop broad, coherent and advanced knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work, research and further learning corresponding to aqf level 8 qualifications. Occupational therapy manual for the easa model early. In the past, booksmart students have struggled with. The authors present and use conceptual frameworks to discuss the critical elements of occupational therapy practice. Occupational therapys aota philosophical base of occupational therapy the use of occupation to promote individual, community, and population health is the core of occupational therapy practice, education, research, and advocacy. The following are gathered from the philosophy of occupational therapy. The clinical education handbook outlines information, policies and procedures related to clinical. Occupational therapy practitioners are either occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants. The mot program underscores the importance of an occupationcentered approach because occupation is the central construct for and applied focus of occupational therapy. Students intending to enter this growing field and professionals working toward its continued improvement will find.
Laura campedelli, pt, dpt, is a physical therapist with experience in hospitalbased acute care and outpatient therapy with both children and adults. Definition of occupational therapy occupational therapy means the therapeutic use of everyday life activities occupations with individuals or groups for the purpose of participation in roles and situations in home, school, workplace, community and other settings. Just as every student is different, each person receiving occupational therapy services varies. Occupational therapists work with persons who are unable to carry out activities that they want, need, or are expected to perform. Occupational therapy is a profession concerned with promoting health and wellbeing through occupation. Occupational therapy definition occupational therapy is a health and rehabilitation profession based on the belief that engagement in occupation is essential for wellbeing. This second edition of the international handbook of occupational therapy interventions builds on its groundbreaking predecessor by modeling current clinical standards rooted in evidence. The department of occupational science and occupational therapy is informed by tenets that guide the profession of occupational therapy and discipline of occupational science. Occupational therapists treat patients who have injuries, illnesses, or disabilities through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. Occupational therapy program handbook master of science occupational therapy mcmaster university 2014 2015. Occupational therapy will continue to be an important part of treatment for people with various illnesses and disabilities, such as alzheimers disease, cerebral palsy, autism, or the loss of a limb. The policies are also embedded in the rest of the content. Occupational therapists ots are health care professionals who utilize evidence based. Department of occupational therapy occupational therapy.
Term handbooks outline the goals and objectives of each curriculum term, and contain. This handbook is a supple ment to the policies and procedures. It is hoped this handbook will facilitate increased sota productivity, engagement, communication, and teamwork. The information contained in this guidebook is intended to assist you by drawing attention to some of the policies and information you will need to know as a student in the occupational therapy program. The program in occupational therapy faculty developed its statement of philosophy by studying, contemplating, and discussing the truths that are held in common about humanity, health, occupation, and occupational therapy. The theoretical basis, fundamental principles, ethical considerations, and therapeutic. Hand therapy is the art and science of rehabilitation or the upper limb, which includes the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder girdle. Wfot has been in official relations with who since 1959, undertaking a collaborative work programme with the aim of improving world health. In addition to this handbook, the master of science program in occupational therapy provides students with the following important documents related to their studies. Manual for occupational therapy fieldwork educators university of north dakota this manual is designed to provide fieldwork educators with easily accessible information about the academic and fieldwork portions of the occupational therapy program at the university of north dakota, with campuses in grand forks, north dakota and casper, wyoming. The handbook of occupational groups and families provides agencies with a starting point to classify positions. Occupational therapy evaluations include an occupational profile, medical and. Revised annually, the latest version contains employment projections for the 201828 decade. The handbook provides information about texas medicaids benefits, policies, and procedures applicable to these therapies.
Occupational therapy the practice of occupational therapy includes. Occupational therapy knowledge and skills is defined as a dynamic understanding of the theoretical tenets, the domain and process of occupational therapy aota, 2008, and the competent application of that knowledge to ot practice. This handbook is intended to help occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students develop and sustain successful student occupational therapy associations sotas. Use it throughout the year to guide operations for. New rules, amendments to existing rules, and repeal of rules are adopted in response to developments and trends in occupational therapy practice or when. Such organizations may be willing to circulate information to their members about va career opportunities. Currently 50 states, guam, puerto rico, and the district of columbia require nbcot initial certification for occupational therapy state regulation, e. Answering the six qswhat, why, who, when, where, and how about occupational therapy. If you spend time in a healthcare facility, you may hear the term adl used by staff. Therapy services include occupational therapy ot, physical therapy pt, and speech therapy st. For more information about employment statistics, please read about occupational therapy on the occupational outlook handbook, 201011 edition, available online at bls occupational therapists. Occupational therapy student handbook class of 2018. Student occupational therapy association sota handbook.
In the past, booksmart students have struggled with the change in learning expectations provided in table 1. The international handbook of occupational therapy interventions breaks with this tradition, organized by type of intervention based on recommendations in the international classification of functioning rather than disability, medical condition, or level of impairment. Resources for rehabilitation specialists tend to follow a straight line. Recruitment, or more specifically, positive recruitment, is the. Ot rules as mandated by the texas occupational therapy practice act, the ot board adopts rules to govern the practice of occupational therapy in the state. The second edition of the international handbook of occupational therapy interventions is careeraffirming reading for all members of rehabilitation teams, including occupational and physical therapists and rehabilitation nurses.
The ota student handbook has been developed to assist you in your progression through the occupational therapy assistant program. International handbook of occupational therapy wiki. It is essential that students understand the information presented in this handbook to facilitate their progression through the ota. Occupational therapists in private practice or who venture into. Occupational therapy knowledge and skills include professional standing and responsibility, screening. The international handbook of occupational therapy interventions breaks with this tradition, organized by type of intervention based on recommendations in the international classification of functioning rather than disability, medical condition, or level of. Patricia crist, began working on the curriculum in january 1992. Occupational therapy parallels this progress at the individual level, balancing shortterm recovery and adaptation with longterm independence and wellbeing. Occupational therapy and physical therapy in louisiana.