Introduction to Occupational Therapy & Basic Procedures for Rehabilitation Professionals and Ethics

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. describe OT as a profession within the Nigerian health care system and the specific role, history and of OT, teamwork and multidisciplinary interaction; 2. outline the philosophy, scope, fields and sectors of practice of OT; 3. explain professional etiquette, ethics, legal responsibilities, rules of conduct of OT; 4. explain the regulatory role of MRTBN and OT professional association, its role and responsibilities; 5. discuss the OT process and practice framework utilised in OT; 6. discuss the fundamentals of client handling and professional and therapeutic relationships, counselling and clinical reasoning; and 7. describe the central concept of occupation in OT.

Definition of Occupational Therapy. Historical perspective, philosophy, knowledge, skills reflective of past, current and future practice. Introduction to occupational therapy theoretical foundations, frames of reference, and practical models. The nature of theory and practice as it relates to scope of practice, ethics, human rights, and legal issues. Role of the Occupational Therapist and the Occupational Therapy Assistant. Local, national, and international associations and accreditation bodies. Trends in healthcare, models of practice including wellness and health promotion. Teamwork and multidisciplinary interaction. Steps in the OT process and health practice models as applicable to all fields of practice. Fundamentals of client handling and professional and therapeutic relationships. Counselling and clinical reasoning.