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Foundations of Occupational Therapy

This course orients students to the profession of occupational therapy & its historical & philosophical development. The course examines activities & occupations in the contest in which humans engage & participate in them. Tools of practice, service delivery models, practice settings, & current issues that influence the profession are also examined. Concepts in this foundational course are taught via lecture, discussion, field experiences & lab practica.

Course #
OT-GE 2701
Credits
3
Department
Occupational Therapy

Professors

Janet Njelesani

Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy

janet.njelesani@nyu.edu

Tripta Velamoor

Clinical Assistant Professor and Doctoral Capstone Coordinator

tvv200@nyu.edu

Patricia A. Gentile

Professional Program Director; Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy

pg23@nyu.edu