Occupational Therapy Re-Entry Program
Congratulations! If you are an occupational therapy practitioner (occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant) whose license has lapsed beyond two years and you are planning to renew your license and rejoin your profession you have come to the right place!
Occupational therapy is one of the top 10 professions for 2012 as noted by U.S News and World Report.
This program meets the requirements for a professional re-entry program as defined by both the American Occupational Therapy Association and The Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners and is designed to refresh your knowledge in your area of practice interest as well as explore current trends in the profession. Some of the topics covered include:·
- Documentation
- Practice decision-making
- Supervision and collaboration
- Ethics
- Professional development
The course of study covers eight weeks of on-line instruction which includes one course in a preferred practice area and one management course followed by four weeks of supervised clinical practice.
1) Each participant will choose from ONE of the following practice areas taught in an online format:
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OTHA 2031 |
Physical Function in Occupational Therapy |
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OTHA 1041 |
Occupational Performance from Birth through Adolescence |
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OTHA 1053 |
Occupational Performance for Elders |
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OTHA 1009 |
Mental Health in Occupational Therapy |
2) PLUS each participant will simultaneously complete an online management course:
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OTHA 2035 |
Health Care Management in Occupational Therapy |
3) Following completion of the online coursework, each participant will complete four weeks of supervised clinical practice immersion at a facility in their geographic area.
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OTHA 1091 |
Special Topics in Occupational Therapy |
Participants who successfully complete both the online and clinical coursework will receive a Certificate of Completion which satisfies the requirements for re-licensure in the state of Texas. Residents of other states will need to verify with their state the requirements for re-licensure.
Additional Program Requirements:
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Cost:
LaWanda WheelerContinuing Education
lawanda.j.wheeler2@lonestar.edu
281-357-3706
Registration:
Course is offered each Fall and Spring semester coinciding with each semester start date for Lone Star College.
Register through Lone Star College-Tomball Continuing Education or contact the Continuing Education Dept. at 281-357-3706.
Contact:
Terra Ruppert, Ph.D., OTR
terra.ruppert@lonestar.edu
281-826-5394
