Simulate Articulation of the Unique Nature of Occupation

Simulate Articulation of the Unique Nature of Occupation as Viewed by the Occupational Therapy Profession/Value of Occupation to Support Participation in Context(s) for the Client

1. Complete an oral presentation articulating both the unique nature of occupation as viewed by the profession of occupational therapy and the value of occupation to support participation in context(s) for the client.
2. Explain the role of sociocultural, socioeconomic, and diversity factors, as well as lifestyle choices in contemporary society on occupation to meet the needs of persons, groups, and populations (e.g., principles of psychology, sociology, and abnormal psychology).
   a. Adapt the presentation for:
   i. Consumers
   ii. Potential employers
   iii. Colleagues
   iv. Third Party Payers
   v. Regulatory Boards
   vi. Policy Makers
   vii. Other Audiences

Assignment Objective:
Submit an APA formatted paper and complete an oral presentation articulating:
• the unique nature of occupation as viewed by the profession of occupational therapy
• the value of occupation to support participation in context for the client, utilizing statistics, tests, and measurements for the purpose of delivering evidence-based practice as it relates to occupation
• the importance of balancing areas of occupation with the achievement of health and wellness for the clients.
• Identify and explain when executing occupation any related/impacted contextual factors; current policy issues; and socioeconomic, political, geographic, and demographic factors on the delivery of occupational therapy services for persons, groups, and populations and social systems as they relate to the practice of occupational therapy

Procedure:

1. Research occupation as it relates to Occupational Therapy
2. Provide statistics, tests, and measurements for the purpose of delivering evidence-based practice and/or service delivery options as it relates to occupation.
3. Adapt the presentation for the following:

a. Consumers
b. Potential employers
c. Colleagues
d. Third Party Payers
e. Regulatory Boards
f. Policy Makers

4. You will present this information to the class in the form of a power point presentation and each slide should be labeled with for your target audience.

Curriculum thread(s) addressed:
• Commitment to lifelong clinical advancement
• Occupation centered practice
• Role Acquisition