Management Skills for OT Professionals

3 units

The management course is designed to equip entry-level occupational therapy (OT) practitioners with the necessary skills for management across diverse treatment settings. The focus will be on essential management and organizational principles applicable to occupational therapy service provision. This includes aspects such as competency-based staff management and development, billing and financial oversight, program evaluation and leadership within the profession and marketing of occupational therapy services. The course will utilize real-world interactions with managers, clinic leaders, community agencies, interprofessional teams, and entrepreneurs to provide students with valuable experiential learning opportunities in multiple practice environments.