Description
- NEW content on OT theory and practice includes the latest updates to the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and OT Code of Ethics.- New coverage of the role of certified Occupational Therapy Assistants shows where OTAs are employed, what licensure requirements they must meet, and how they fit into the scope of OT practice.- NEW chapter on cultural competence provides the tools you need to work with culturally diverse clients in today's healthcare environment, and includes case studies with examples of cultural competence and its impact on the practice of OT.- NEW Centennial Vision commentary provides a 'big picture' view of today's occupational therapy, and shows how OT is becoming a powerful, widely recognized, science-driven, and evidence-based profession as it reaches the age of 100.
Table of Contents
Section I: Occupational Therapy: The Profession 1. Introductory Questions 2. Looking Back: A History of Occupational Therapy 3. Philosophical Principles and Values in Occupational Therapy 4. Current Issues and Emerging Practice Areas 5. A Global Perspective of Occupational Therapy NEW! Section II: Occupational Therapy: The Practitioner 6. From Student to Practitioner: Educational Preparation and Certification 7. The Occupational Therapy Practitioner: Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships 8. Practicing Legally and Ethically 9. Professional OrganizationsSection III: The Practice of Occupational Therapy 10. Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process 11. Occupational Therapy Across the Lifespan 12. Treatment Settings and Models of Health Care 13. Service Management Functions Section IV: The Process of Occupational Therapy 14. Occupational Therapy Process: Evaluation, Intervention, and Outcomes 15. Models of Practice and Frames of Reference 16. Intervention Modalities 17. Therapeutic Relationships 18. Therapeutic ReasoningAppendices Glossary
