OCTA 211 - Health Care Systems

1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
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.