Introduction to Clinical Work in OT II

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. apply and demonstrate effective professional behaviours on a day-to-day basis when working with clients/patients, multidisciplinary team members and peers; 2. display professional behaviours consistent with the OT Code of Ethics; 3. interpret evaluation findings to diagnose occupational performance and participation based on theory, evidence and interdisciplinary knowledge, to develop occupation-based goals and intervention plans based on the stated needs of the client as well as the data gathered during the evaluation process in collaboration with the client and others; 4. examine and apply direct occupational therapy interventions and procedures to a client; 5. address occupational needs of clients, as identified by site stakeholders, through a collaborative project; 6. apply sound judgment in regard to safety of self and others and adhere to safety regulations throughout the occupational therapy process as appropriate to the setting and scope of practice; 7. document occupational therapy services to ensure accountability of service provision and to meet standards; 8. identify factors that might bias assessment results, such as culture, disability status, and situational variables related to the individual and context; 9. delineate the roles of the healthcare and community providers necessary for care coordination, case management, and transition services; and 10. develop and demonstrate occupation-based intervention plans to address psychosocial and cognitive needs of the client in collaboration with the client and others.

Hands-on skills in assessment, treatment planning, and client intervention. Translation of students’ professional behaviour, observation skills, performance skills, and clinical application of their knowledge into a clinical setting;