OCT 713 - Policy and Practice

2 Credit(s) This is a web-based course that will provide students with a foundation in understanding health care delivery systems and models, legislative and ethical issues and concerns, healthcare policies, and political systems. Corporate, legal and regulatory factors including liability, risk management, and regulation (state practice acts, regulatory and accrediting commissions) will be explored. Students will promote professional advocacy through participation in current state and national lobbying efforts affecting occupational therapy practice. Limited to OCT Majors.
Prerequisite: OCT 711.