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OTHA-2335-001 Healthcare Management in Occupational Therapy
Explores the roles of the occupational therapy assistant in health care delivery. Emphasis on documentation, occupational therapy standards and ethics, health care team role delineation and management.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)
On Campus Course
Management and Administration for the OTA: Leadership and Application Skills, Edited by: Jacobs, Karen
Adult Physical Conditions: Intervention Strategies for Occupational Therapy Assistants, Mahle & Ward
Developing Clinical Competence, 2nd. Edition, Morreale
Various readings from AOTA, AJOT, selected resources
Access to Computer for Assignments
Presentation and lab materials
A grade of "D" is not possible in this course. A student receiving a final grade of less than a "C" will be required to repeat this course and may not continue the next curriculum courses. This course may only be repeated once and must be done in curriculum sequence.
A = 92.5 - 100
B = 83.5 - 92.4
C = 74.5 - 83.4
F = 74.4 and below
Course Objectives:
1. Demonstrate awareness of legal issues affecting the practice of occupational therapy.
2. Be knowledgeable of issues in clinical administration and management in the following areas: documentation and record keeping, safety, maintenance of supplies and equipment, personal training and supervision techniques and strategies, reimbursement guidelines, and facility/state/national regulations and guidelines.
3. Discuss policies and procedures applicable to the clinical practice.
4. Be knowledgeable of the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Ethics Standards, Scope of Practice, and AOTA Standards of Practice.
5. Define and discuss role delineation in occupational therapy.
6. Define Quality Assurance.
7. Define organization and administration terms.
8. Be familiar with job descriptions of OTR, COTA, aides, and volunteers in clinical settings.
9. Become familiar with reimbursement procedures for occupational therapy services in various settings.
10. Be knowledgeable of safety issues in clinical settings.
11. Demonstrate knowledge of management and leadership styles used in managing an occupational therapy department.
12. Demonstrate knowledge of legal considerations regarding governmental regulations.
13. Discuss agencies accreditation and regulatory agencies affecting occupational therapy practice.
14. Understand the importance of supervision and the reciprocity of the relationship between the supervisor and supervise.
15. Be knowledgeable of the COTA's role in participating in a research study.
16. Understand the importance of and utilize evidence-based practice.
17. Understand the importance of and utilize effective communication skills with clients, caregivers, and other professionals.
18. Be knowledgeable about the importance of continuing education and involvement in occupational therapy professional organizations.
ACOTE standards incorporated into this course: (effective July 31, 2020)
Explain to consumers, potential employers, colleagues, third-party payers, regulatory boards, policymakers, and the general public the distinct nature of occupation and the evidence that occupation supports performance, participation, health, and well-being. (B.3.3.)
Demonstrate knowledge of the use of technology in practice, which must include: - Electronic documentation systems - Virtual environments - Telehealth technology (B.4.15)
Engage in the consultative process with persons, groups, programs, organizations, or communities in collaboration with inter- and intraprofessional colleagues. (B.4.19)
Understand and articulate care coordination, case management, and transition services in traditional and emerging practice environments. (B.4.20.)
Demonstrate effective intraprofessional OT/OTA collaboration to explain the role of the occupational therapy assistant and occupational therapist in the screening and evaluation process. (B.4.24.)
Demonstrate awareness of the principles of interprofessional team dynamics to perform effectively in different team roles to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient- and population-centered care as well as population health programs and policies that are safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable. (B.4.25.)
Demonstrate knowledge of various reimbursement systems and funding mechanisms (e.g., federal, state, third party, private payer), treatment/diagnosis codes (e.g., CPT®, ICD, DSM® codes) and coding and documentation requirements that affect consumers and the practice of occupational therapy.
Documentation must effectively communicate the need and rationale for occupational therapy services. (B.4.29.)
Identify and explain the 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. (B.5.1)
Explain the role and responsibility of the practitioner to advocate for changes in service delivery policies, effect changes in the system, recognize opportunities in emerging practice areas, and advocate for opportunities to expand the occupational therapy assistant’s role. (B.5.2.)
Explain an understanding of the business aspects of practice including, but not limited to, financial management, billing, and coding. (B.5.3.)
Define the systems and structures that create federal and state legislation and regulations, and their implications and effects on persons, groups, and populations, as well as practice. (B.5.4.)
Provide care and programs that demonstrate knowledge of applicable national requirements for credentialing and requirements for licensure, certification, or registration consistent with federal and state laws. (B.5.5.)
Identify the need and demonstrate the ability to participate in the development, marketing, and management of service delivery options. (B.5.6.)
Participate in the documentation of ongoing processes for quality management and improvement (e.g., outcome studies analysis and client engagement surveys) and implement program changes as needed to demonstrate quality of services. . (B.5.7.)
Define strategies for effective, competency-based legal and ethical supervision of occupational therapy assistants and non-occupational therapy personnel. (B.5.8.)
Locate and demonstrate understanding of professional literature, including the quality of the source of information, to make evidence-based practice decisions in collaboration with the occupational therapist. - Explain how scholarly activities and literature contribute to the development of the profession. (B.6.1.)
Understand the difference between quantitative and qualitative research studies. (B.6.2.)
Understand the principles of teaching and learning in preparation for work in an academic setting. (B.6.6.)
Demonstrate knowledge of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and AOTA Standards of Practice and use them as a guide for ethical decision making in professional interactions, client interventions, employment settings, and when confronted with personal and organizational ethical conflicts. (B.7.1.)
Demonstrate knowledge of how the role of a professional is enhanced by participating and engaging in local, national, and international leadership positions in organizations or agencies.. (B.7.2.)
Promote occupational therapy by educating other professionals, service providers, consumers, third-party payers, regulatory bodies, and the public. (B.7.3.)
Identify and develop strategies for ongoing professional development to ensure that practice is consistent with current and accepted standards. (B.7.4.)
Demonstrate knowledge of personal and professional responsibilities related to: - Liability issues under current models of service provision. - Varied roles of the occupational therapy assistant providing service on a contractual basis. (B.7.5.)
Consistency with and connection to curriculum:
Healthcare Management emphasizes entry level preparation based on all prior courses. The approach is knowledge of the profession first, knowledge of self second and finally therapeutic use of self. The student enrolled in Healthcare Management has completed a semester of OTA coursework and has a growing set of terms related to the profession which will be built upon in this course. The student was introduced to ethics in Principles of OT and this course continues to present the student with additional information on ethics, as well as professional and personal development.
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1. Dishonesty will not be tolerated. Refer to the “Student’s Rights and Responsibilities” pamphlet for details on handling of dishonesty.
2. There will be no use of cell phones or pagers in the classroom during class time, unless directed by the instructor for educational purposes. All devices must be put on silent during class and lab hours.
3. Class facilities (phone, bathroom, bedroom, kitchen) are to be used only for learning experience.
4. Courtesy and respect are expected between the student and instructor. Students are expected to be attentive to the instructor, guest lecturers, and oral presentations of peers.
5. Students will abide by department dress code. If professional dress is not followed, student will not be allowed on the outing and will receive a zero for that class. Makeup of that outing will not be allowed.
6. Students are expected to demonstrate high regard and respect for all persons during off-campus visits. Lack of respect for anyone by any student will result in immediate dismissal of the student/s from the situation and a grade of zero for that day.
The final course grade will be computed as follows:
Content Examinations 30%
Portfolio 25%
Quizzes 20%
Final Examination 25%
100%
A. Content Exam – Each exam will cover the information presented since the previous exam (or the start of the semester for the first exam) and will be announced in advance. If an exam is missed, for any reason, that exam will be made up during the week of final examinations. Detailed information for the make-up exam will be at the discretion of the instructor and may differ from original exam format. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain test information-no review will be given. The maximum achievable score will be 95.
B. Quizzes – Quizzes will test knowledge of any/all previous lectures/readings. They may or not be announced and may be given at any time during the course of the class. A quiz cannot be made up for any reason.
C. All Assignments/Presentations-All in-class, out-of-class, or presentations must be completed on time. They will not be accepted late for any reason.
Amarillo College endorses attendance as a key to success. Attendance is required for successful completion of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
At the beginning of each lecture and lab, students will be expected to sign the roster provided by the instructor. Failure to sign in will result in the student being marked absent for attendance purposes even if a student is present in class and seen by the instructor.
Each student will be allowed only one absence for the course. After the first absence, a penalty of three (3) points will be deducted from the student's final course grade for each subsequent absence. For example, a student who misses three (3) lectures will have six (6) points deducted from the final grade for the course.
Full attendance of class time is also expected. A student will be counted as "absent" if the student is out of class more than 20 minutes of a class time. For example, if in a given day a student arrives 10 minutes late to class, takes an extra 5 minutes for break and leaves class for 5 minutes for any reason (phone calls, appointments, bathroom breaks, illness), that student is then considered "absent" for the day. This type of absence counts in the total number of absences resulting in lowering of the final course grade.
Week 1: Class Overview, Leadership and Professional Behaviors
Week 2: Professional Considerations for Occupational Therapy Assistants
Week 3: Ethical Rounds; Contexts and Health Care
Week4: Leadership, Advocacy and Credentialing
Week 5: Review; Developing Clinical Competance Activities
Week 6: Credentialing, TX licensure Requirements
Week 7: Reimbursement; Marketing and Promotion
Week 8: Documentation and Quality Improvement
Week 9: Supervision; Standards for Continued Competency; Fieldwork
Week 10: Guidelines for Supervision; Fieldwork
Week 11: Communication Skills: Health Literacy; Empathy Activity; Scholarly Practice
Week 12: Scholarship and Scholarly Practice, Developing Clinical Competence
Week 13: The Importance of Scholarship and Scholarly Practice
Week 14: Scholarly Practice Habit; Review
Weeks 15: Students out for Fieldwork
Week 16: Final Exam
THIS SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE, WITH NOTICE, AS THE COURSE INSTUCTOR DEEMS NECESSARY, TO FULFILL THE COURSE OBJECTIVES.
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