OTA 240 OTA Administration & Management
Provides students the opportunity to learn health administrative concepts and to practice clinical management skills. Topics include governmental regulation, organizational improvement, workload management, reimbursement methods, and inventory systems. Preparing for work in an academic setting, resume writing, job searching and job interviewing are also covered. Required: Admission into the OTA Program.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify federal and state legislation and regulation that affect the practice of occupational therapy, including national credentialing requirements and state licensure, certification, or registration requirements. Compare and contrast various financial reimbursement systems. Express awareness of the importance of participation in organizational quality assurance and quality improvement programs. Prepare a plan to manage one's workload using organization, prioritization, and time-management skills. Understand the principles of teaching and learning in preparation for work in an academic setting by developing a lesson plan. Develop a job resume, conduct a job search, and prepare for a job interview for an entry-level occupational therapy assistant position.