Occupational Therapy Interest Paper

Occupational Therapy Interest Paper

Student Name: _________________________ 

Date: _____________________________

Course: OTA 100/OTA 101: Introduction to Occupational Therapy/Lab

Course objective (s): 

UNIT FIVE: Service Delivery

A. Identify emerging practice areas.

UNIT SIX: Individualization of Occupational Therapy

A. Discuss environmental and sociocultural considerations B. Discuss the role of occupation in promoting wellnessC. Analyze the effects of health, disability, disease process on the individual, family and society.

UNIT SEVEN: Choice and engagement in occupations by humans.

A. Articulate the influence of social conditions in which humans choose

and engage in occupations.

UNIT EIGHT: Basic computer use

A. Demonstrate competence in basic computer use.B. Demonstrate the ability to use databases and search engines to access information.C. Demonstrate competence in word processing for writing.D. Demonstrate understanding of using presentation software (PowerPoint).E. Demonstrate critical analysis and employ logical thinking skills imperative for an independent learner.

Curriculum thread(s) addressed: 

• Commitment to lifelong clinical advancement• Occupation centered practice

Assignment Objectives:

• Create a personal definition of Occupational Therapy by incorporating an understanding of the historical and philosophical base of the profession of occupational therapy while integrating the meaning and dynamics of occupation and activity, including the interaction of areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, activity demands, context(s), and environments, client factors.• Identify and describe how Occupational Therapy aids in the demonstration of knowledge and understanding of the concepts of human behavior.• Explain the impact of this knowledge and understanding on the individual client.• Identify areas categorized as traditional and emerging areas of OT practice.• Select a field of personal interest in OT.Discuss why field of interest is of personal interest from the identified areas categorized as traditional and emerging areas of OT practice.• Identify personal experiences that provideuseful insight and empathy in this field of interest. • Reflect about your career goals 5 years after you graduate. 

Identify what you would need to learn to achieve your career goal, i.e. resources, certifications, and training.

• Exam business aspects of practice e.g. Owning a clinical practice, by outlining the startupand implementation process: location, permits, accreditation, credentialing, funding sources, reimbursement and client referral sources • Demonstrate an understanding for the commitment in the Profession to locating, processing and relaying/creating quality information (tests, statistics, measurements)from evidence-based research to facilitaterole development, delivering evidenced based practice and developing therapeutic relationships.• Discuss personal skills/abilities possessed (e.g. empathy, altruism, therapeutic use of self)and which will be needed to engage with specific populations(for e.g. when working to address effects of health, disability, disease process on the individual, family and societyor when promoting wellness)and develop appreciation for the diversified components of the individual client (environmental and sociocultural considerations).  

Research and Organization:

• Apply and demonstrate evidence-based practice knowledge and understanding of research principles acquired through classroom instruction and library orientation. 

• Complete a search on a library database with access to OT professional articles/journals.• Attach an article from your research to support your field of interest.

• Use APA style format and content (cover page: tabs, centering, page numbers, organization of headings as per APA style; font size, paragraph organization, headings, accurate use of paraphrase and citations).• The topic’s contents are organized in a clearmanner, by paragraphs (abstract/introduction, body, conclusion).

Occupational Therapy Interest Paper

Student Name: _________________________

Date: _____________________________

Course: OTA 100/OTA 101: Introduction to Occupational Therapy/Lab

Course objective (s):

UNIT FIVE: Service Delivery

A. Identify emerging practice areas.

UNIT SIX: Individualization of Occupational Therapy

A. Discuss environmental and sociocultural considerations

B. Discuss the role of occupation in promoting wellness

C. Analyze the effects of health, disability, disease process on the individual, family and society.

UNIT SEVEN: Choice and engagement in occupations by humans.

A. Articulate the influence of social conditions in which humans choose

and engage in occupations.

UNIT EIGHT: Basic computer use

A. Demonstrate competence in basic computer use.

B. Demonstrate the ability to use databases and search engines to access information.

C. Demonstrate competence in word processing for writing.

D. Demonstrate understanding of using presentation software (PowerPoint).

E. Demonstrate critical analysis and employ logical thinking skills imperative for an independent learner.

Curriculum thread(s) addressed:

· Commitment to lifelong clinical advancement

· Occupation centered practice

Assignment Objectives:

· Create a personal definition of Occupational Therapy by incorporating an understanding of the historical and philosophical base of the profession of occupational therapy while integrating the meaning and dynamics of occupation and activity, including the interaction of areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, activity demands, context(s), and environments, client factors.

· Identify and describe how Occupational Therapy aids in the demonstration of knowledge and understanding of the concepts of human behavior.

· Explain the impact of this knowledge and understanding on the individual client.

· Identify areas categorized as traditional and emerging areas of OT practice.

· Select a field of personal interest in OT. Discuss why field of interest is of personal interest from the identified areas categorized as traditional and emerging areas of OT practice.

· Identify personal experiences that provide useful insight and empathy in this field of interest.

·

Reflect about your career goals 5 years after you graduate

.

Identify what you would need to learn to achieve your career goal, i.e. resources, certifications, and training.

· Exam business aspects of practice

 

e.g. Owning a clinical practice, by outlining the startup and implementation process: location, permits, accreditation, credentialing, funding sources, reimbursement and client referral sources

· Demonstrate an understanding for the commitment in the Profession to locating, processing and relaying/creating quality information (tests, statistics, measurements) from evidence-based research to facilitate role development, delivering evidenced based practice and developing therapeutic relationships.

· Discuss personal skills/abilities possessed (e.g. empathy, altruism, therapeutic use of self) and which will be needed to engage with specific populations(for e.g. when working to address effects of health, disability, disease process on the individual, family and society or when promoting wellness)and develop appreciation for the diversified components of the individual client (environmental and sociocultural considerations).

Research and Organization:

· Apply and demonstrate evidence-based practice knowledge and understanding of research principles acquired through classroom instruction and library orientation.

· Complete a search on a library database with access to OT professional articles/journals.

· Attach an article from your research to support your field of interest.

· Use APA style format and content (cover page: tabs, centering, page numbers, organization of headings as per APA style; font size, paragraph organization, headings, accurate use of paraphrase and citations).

· The topic’s contents are organized in a clear manner, by paragraphs (abstract/introduction, body, conclusion).

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Evaluation: Occupational Therapy Interest Paper: APA Format
	Not Acceptable 0 pts	Fair 3 pts	Good 6 pts	Excellent 10 pts
Definition of OT and identification/demonstration of how Occupational Therapy aids in the demonstration of knowledge and understanding of the concepts of human behavior.	Student’s definition and identification/demonstration does not demonstration of knowledge and understanding of the concepts of human behavior.	Student’s definition and identification/demonstration, though completed, is difficult to follow	Student’s definition and identification/demonstration requires additional clarification and demonstration	Student’s definition and identification/demonstration is exemplary in the requirement to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concept of human behavior.
Body of paper			Not Acceptable		Fair			Good			Excellent
· Identify areas categorized as traditional and emerging areas of OT practice. · Select a field of personal interest in OT. Discuss why field of interest is of personal interest from the identified areas categorized as traditional and emerging areas of OT practice. Reflect about your career goals 5 years after you graduate Identify what you would need to learn to achieve your career goal, i.e. resources, certifications, and training. Exam Business aspects of practice · Identify personal experiences that provide useful insight and empathy in this field of interest. · Demonstrate an understanding for the commitment to locating, processing and relaying/creating quality information from evidence based research to facilitate role development and therapeutic relationships. · Discuss personal skills/abilities possessed, needed to engage with specific populations and develop appreciation for the diversified components of the individual client.	Area categorized as traditional and emerging areas of OT and Interest discussion is unrelated and inadequate. No evidence of locating and understanding of research/information. Unable to follow/unanswered questions. Discussion is inadequate. Reflection and identification is unrelated or requires more clarification Understanding and learning is not evident. Requires more evidence Poor reflection and demonstration.	Areas categorized as traditional and emerging areas of OT practice and discussion of interest in Occupational Therapy indicated, but detailed information is sparse/vague and leaving some questions unanswered. Difficult to follow Adequate discussion is pursued, however , potential is not adequately realized Understanding and learning is adequate. More demonstration of the commitment to locating, processing and relaying quality information is needed Adequate demonstrationand reflection	Areas categorized as traditional and emerging areas of OT practice identified. Discussion of interest in Occupational Therapy has adequate detailed information. Some disorganization identified but can be followed Some additional clarification is needed Minor clarification is needed. Demonstration of understanding and learning is evident Minor clarification required	Areas categorized as traditional and emerging areas of OT practice identified. Discussion of Occupational Therapy with multiple sources of information citations/quotes are used and included in the content of the paper. Paper is organized. Discussion is comprehensive and organized Demonstration of understanding and learning has reached maximum expectation; is comprehensive Discussion is comprehensive
Conclusion
Conclusion is missing	Conclusion does not provide a good fit in relation to the rest of the paper and/or is unrelated to the subject matter.	Conclusion is inconclusive as facts about self in comparison to interest in Occupational Therapy are not completely evident and leaves room for inquiry on personal intent/interest	Conclusion is drawn giving reader a solid understanding as to why this career will be a good fit based on information in the body of the paper
Paper length	Fair
Less than 2 pages and without resources cited page	2-2 1/2 pages plus resources cited page	2 1/2- 2/3/4 pages plus resources cited page	3-4 pages or more plus resources cited page
Grammar/ Format/Header	Not Acceptable		Fair		Good		Excellent
Poorly formatted; major typographical and grammatical errors; topic is inconsistent with assignment	Paper has multiple typographical and grammatical errors and it is not formatted according to APA guidelines (12 point font, double spaced, 1″ margins). Topic is consistent with assignment	Paper has not been proof read; Minimal typographical and grammatical errors; Formatted according to APA guidelines ( 12 point font, double spaced, 1″ margins); topic is consistent with assignment	Paper is well written; Formatted according to APA guidelines (12 point font, double spaced, 1″ margins);No typographical and grammatical errors; topic is consistent with assignment. Header includes: Name Class and section number Instructor’s name Date Paper title
Resources Cited Page	Not Acceptable
No resources cited. Disqualifies paper from evaluation.	Only one resource cited	Two resources cited	Strong indication of understanding of research. Three or more credible, evidenced based resources (e.g., OT professional articles/journals) cited from library data bases (e.g., OT professional articles/journals) no internet based sources, e.g.Wikipedia)

Instructor Note: _________________________________________________________________

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Grade: ____________/60____

ACOTE Standards for an Accredited Educational Program for the Occupational Therapy Assistant:

B.1.1., B.1.2., B.1.4. , B.3.1., B.3.2. , B.3.3. , B.4.1., B.6.1., B.6.3. , B.7.5.

Revised: 03/11/2021 JM