OCCT - 9345 Evidence-based Practice and Innovation (3)

Examines the central concepts that are embedded in occupational therapy practice to uncover the research evidence that supports critical decision making and reimbursement of services. Students use critical reflection to evaluate how occupation is validated and outcomes are measured in various contexts of health care, academia, community, political and social systems. Explores current, emerging and future practice environments, stakeholders, ethical and cultural perspectives to investigate best practice. Instructional Method: Online Summer Prerequisite: OCCT 7805, OCCT 9205, and OCCT 9210 with a minimum grade of B- and permission of the instructor.