Organisation and Administration in Occupational Therapy

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. define and discuss terms related to management; 2. explain the role of the supervisor within the clinic settings; 3. discuss the broad spectrum of influences that impact on health care delivery and ethical practice; and 4. plan the setting up of a new department.

Management of a hospital-based department and staff. Management of a district-based rehabilitation service. Understanding the needs and concerns of OTA. Ethical obligation of OTs towards OTA. Steps in setting up a private practice. Management, leadership and supervisory process. Quality control, time management. Budgeting and financial controls. Stock taking, resource utilisation and management. Team work. Cultural sensitivity and diversity markers in Nigeria. In view of the new government policies cultural sensitivity towards diversity is central to all facets of life. Portfolio is used to develop critical thinking and reflective learning.