OT 880 - Program Development Across Practice Settings

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This course examines the theoretical premises, knowledge, and skills required for identifying and evaluating the contextual factors, resources, systems, and policies related to the development and delivery of evidence-based occupational therapy services in health, educational, and community-based settings. Students will apply information they learn to develop programs based on needs assessments, strategic planning, and evaluation of program outcomes. They will demonstrate an understanding of how to network within and outside their organizations to promote systems change and policy development relating to occupational therapy services.