OT 522 - Leadership & Management

This course investigates the role of an occupational therapist as a supervisor, manager, and leader. Models of supervision and leadership are presented. Students will identify the major organizational structures within the profession, their organizations, and further examine the contexts of service delivery including professional, federal, state, and local laws and accrediting agencies (i.e. NBCOT, AOTA, state licensing boards, CARF, JCAHO, etc.) as they relate to managing services and leading organizations. Students will explore the operational functions required within multiple practice settings, and consider different models for ethical leadership. OT majors only. Prerequisite: Formal acceptance into the OT Program or Permission of the Program Director, Passing grade in OT 482 and 483 OR Passing grade in OT 587 and 589. Offered 5 yr-Fall; Entry Level-Spring

Credits: 3

Program Graduate