Description
This course is the first of two that address the mission of Nebraska Methodist College and the MOT program. This
course examines occupational therapy service delivery in community-based practice settings such as assisted living
facilities, homeless shelters and after-school programs. The role of OT in addressing population health needs is
examined. The use of evidence based assessments and interventions to maximize the health and wellness and
occupational performance of populations is addressed. This course addresses the practice skill of planning for and
developing programs within the scope of occupational therapy. Students will develop the ability to complete a
comprehensive needs assessment, program planning and program design for an identified practice need. Grant writing
as a means to support developing programs will be explored. Lecture for this course is online and the lab is face-toface.