OCTA 211 - Health Care Systems

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Explores the health care system and the delivery of occupational therapy services. Topics include: reimbursement and third party payers; COTA supervision and responsibility; quality care; ethical and legal issues in health care; certification and licensure responsibilities; writing a resume and interviewing skills; familiarity with alternative health care choices; the role of the OT assist as an activity director. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.