OTD-538: Healthcare Ethics, Policy and Advocacy

This course examines advocacy methods at both the individual and systems levels. Informed by the social teaching, this course then applies ethical decision-making strategies towards creating a more just society supporting occupational participation. You will learn to advocate for the community at large within the systems that support or influence occupational participation, the profession of occupational therapy, and the consumers of occupational therapy services. Prerequisite: Admission to the OTD program. [ 3 credits ]