OTD-621: Leadership and Management in Occupational Therapy

This course uses business principles and the economics of healthcare, management evidence, and use of outcomes data to guide occupational therapy service delivery. Innovation and entrepreneurial principles and theories are introduced to assist in developing new programs and innovated services. Supervision of personnel, including occupational therapy assistants, leading and forming interprofessional teams and collaborative practice are covered. Leadership theories and professional leadership experiences are provided through encouraged involvement in professional associations and other community leadership opportunities. Prerequisite: OTD-605. Corequisite: OTD-627. [ 3 credits ]