OCC - 592 Program Development & Community Practice

Health care delivery continues to change and these changes tend to come quickly, with little perceived notice. It is important for occupational therapists to monitor their agency, practice, and context in general for impending changes and make recommendations for changes to existing services and/or develop proposals for new services traditional health care systems, as well as community-based programs. This class will introduce students to community-based practice, as well as the program development process. Students will also explore alternative funding strategies, such as grant writing to fund new or developing programs. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 1