OTA 120 Professional Communication in Healthcare

3 credits

This course addresses effective communication and collaboration in today’s healthcare system. Students focus on written and verbal communication skills with emphasis on documentation. The professional opportunities for and the role of the occupational therapy assistant including that of leadership continue to be explored within the scope of practice.

Prerequisites: OTA 131, OTA 132, OTA 140, and OTA 144

Corequisites: OTA 180, OTA 211, and OTA 217

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Communicate appropriately and respectfully with patients of different abilities and challenges
Write an effective Subjective/Objective/Assessment/Plan (SOAP) note
Describe the supervisory role of the OTR and the unique communication required between the OTA and the OTR
Function as a successful team member in OTA practice
Follow the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics
Behave and dress professionally

Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcomes of communication and intercultural appreciation.

Total Hours: 40 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20