OTA 240 - Professional Skills II

Class Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisite: OTA 140
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Local Corequisite: None

Additional Fees: $11.25 Lab

This course covers professional development, supervisory relationships, involvement in the profession, and clinic management skills. Topics include clarification of roles and responsibilities, detailed examination of the supervisory process, participation in professional organizations, and the mechanics of assisting in clinic operations. Upon completion, students should be able to work effectively with a supervisor, plan and implement a professional activity, and perform routine clinic management tasks. At PCC, students will also learn the role of the COTA in research.