Introduction to Occupational Therapy | Enroll Anytime Online Course
OT 200 offers a solid foundational understanding of the OT profession and its impact on improving quality of life for individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
| Course Title | OT 200: Introduction to Occupational Therapy |
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| Credits | 2 undergraduate credits |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Format | Online - Self-Paced Enroll Anytime |
| Completion Time | You may submit 3 items per week. Minimum duration: 8 weeks. Maximum duration: 9 months. Allow additional 7-10 business days for registration, and 3-5 days for the final grade to appear on your transcript. |
| Cost |
Undergraduate tuition is $407.97 per credit. Visit the Costs & Aid page for more information. |
About OT 200: Introduction to Occupational Therapy
Start your journey into the world of occupational therapy with OT 200: Introduction to Occupational Therapy at the University of North Dakota. This introductory online course offers an in-depth overview of the occupational therapy (OT) profession, exploring its history, philosophical principles, models of practice, and core functions. Designed to help you decide if a career in OT is right for you, the course covers essential topics such as OT frameworks, the OT process, and the wide range of practice areas.
You’ll learn how OT practitioners support individuals across the lifespan, from childhood to adulthood, in areas like daily living activities, physical rehabilitation, and mental health. You'll explore key OT tools and intervention modalities used in practice and delve into the professional roles of occupational therapists in various healthcare settings. Additionally, you will complete field observations and gain valuable insights into OT’s multicultural diversity and its application across diverse populations.
Whether you’re considering a career in occupational therapy or seeking to expand your knowledge of this growing field, OT 200 is the perfect starting point.
This course has 14 lessons that include 2 proctored exams and a final project. You can submit up to 3 items per week, taking as little as 8 weeks and a maximum of 9 months to complete the course. In addition to the 8 weeks, allow an 7-10 business days to process registration, and 3-5 days for the final grade to appear on your transcript.
Who Should Take This Course:
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Students Interested in Occupational Therapy Careers – If you’re exploring a future in OT, this course will give you the foundational knowledge to help make an informed academic decision.
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Healthcare Professionals – For those already working in healthcare, this course provides a deeper understanding of the OT profession and how it fits into a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
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Students Pursuing Healthcare or Allied Health Careers – Whether you're considering nursing, physical therapy, or another allied health field, this course introduces core concepts that will be valuable across various healthcare disciplines.
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Pre-OT Students – This course provides the knowledge and skills you’ll need as you prepare for more advanced OT coursework and clinical experiences.
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Anyone Interested in Healthcare and Rehabilitation – Gain insight into how occupational therapy helps individuals overcome challenges and achieve greater independence in their daily lives.
Lesson Topics
- Occupational Therapy: The Profession
- History, Philosophical Principles, and Values of OT
- Occupational Therapy Practice Framework
- OT Models of Practice and Frames of Reference
- Observation Experience
- Intervention modalities: Principle Tools Used in OT Practice
- OT Process
- Occupational Therapy Practice: Across the Lifespan
- Areas of Practice: Looking a Little More Closely
- Roles of the Occupational Therapist, Role Delineation, and Multicultural Diversity
Required Course Materials
Clifford O’Brien, J.,& Conners B.L. (2023). Introduction to Occupational Therapy (6th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0-323-79856-3
Additional readings are provided within the Blackboard course.
How will the course appear on my transcript?
You may enroll at any time and have up to 9 months to complete this online course.
The credits earned will be recorded on your UND transcript based on the date you registered
for the course. It will appear on your transcript in the same way as a course taken
during a regular semester. There is no indication that the course was taken online
or that you completed it at your own pace.
Consult the table on our How Enroll Anytime Courses Work page for a current listing of Enroll Anytime Registration Dates and the semester
information that will appear on a UND transcript.
Why Take Online Classes at UND?
Here are a few reasons why you should take an online enroll anytime course at UND:
- Great customer service – Our registration team is ready to answer questions quickly so you can focus on your coursework.
- Affordable – UND's enroll anytime courses are priced at North Dakota's affordable, in-state tuition rate.
- Accredited – UND is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
- Easily transfer credits – Transferring credits is always at the discretion of the institution to which the credits are being transferred. In general, credits from schools/universities that are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission transfer to other regionally accredited institutions. UND's online courses appear on your UND transcript in the same way as other courses.
Flexible 100% Online Course
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