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CLASS DESCRIPTION: Students explore an overview of the profession through the historical and philosophical base of the profession, the structure of local, state, and national organizations, the various roles of the occupational therapist, practice settings, and the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics. Students learn the importance of occupation, the impact of disruption in occupation at various junctures in the lifespan, and are introduced to theories, models, and frames of reference guiding OT Practice.

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4. Perform a directed, exhaustive literature search.
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