OTH 728 : HEALTH PROMOTION & COMMUNITY PRACTICE

This course provides students with an opportunity to learn about principles of occupation-based, client-centered health and health promotion related to occupational therapy practice. Emphasis is placed on understanding common diseases and chronic conditions especially as they impact occupational performance. Lifestyle-based and other contemporary evidence-based intervention approaches will be explored. Students will also learn key concepts of community- and population-based practices of occupational therapy including program design, implementation, and funding sources.