A theoretical perspective designed for clinical application and based on fundamental occupational therapy principles is offered. This perspective, the occupational adaptation frame of reference, is presented as an articulation of (a) a normal developmental process leading to competence in occupational functioning; (b) the process through which the benefits of occupational therapy occur; and (c)...

The history of public school certification for occupational and physical therapists is reviewed. The process used to develop the current standards for certification of public school occupational therapists in Wisconsin and the standards that resulted are described. The implications of school certification requirements are discussed in terms of basic professional education in occupational therap...

  Background :Fieldwork education is a core part of all occupational therapy curriculums around the world to enable the students meet minimum competencies required for their professional life. Student experience is a valuable source to explore the nature of fieldwork training and plan more efficient curriculums in the future. This study aimed to explore the students' experiences in the first fi...

In response to our perceptions of the need to clarify the nature of school-based occupational therapy services at the local, state, and federal levels, we have written this article to address three areas. First, we suggest that the terminology used by school-based occupational therapists to describe their work be explained in terms that will allow parents and educators to better understand the ...

The Commission on Education (COE) is designated in the Bylaws of AOTA as one of the standing commissions of the Representative Assembly (RA) (1). Its purpose is to promote the quality of education and educational standards for occu pational therapy assistants. To accomplish this purpose, the COE's functions include the following: 1. developing, interpreting, and reviewing educational standards ...

This article was acceptedfor publication janumy 19, 1996 I n this era of information explosion, decreasing time availability, and faculty shortages, computer-assisted instruction (CAl) could be a useful resource in making occupational therapy education more contemporary and future oriented. Computer-based instruction accelerates learning (Bolwel1, 1993; Hmelo, 1989) and is cost-effective (Bolwe...

The purpose of fieldwork education is to propel each generation of occupational therapy practitioners from the role of student to that of practitioner. Through the fieldwork experience, future practitioners achieve competence in applying the occupational therapy process and using evidence-based interventions to meet the occupational needs of a diverse client population. Fieldwork assignments ma...

This article examines the implications that adult socialization theory can have on occupational therapy education. Sociological literature about professional socialization is reviewed and related to the preparation of occupational therapists. The discussion includes a description of the goals, processes, and participants in professional socialization. Consistency of socializing influences is pr...

The profession of occupational therapy has been defined as follows: Occupational therapy is the art and science of directing man's participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance, facilitate learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, diminish or correct pathology, and to promote and maintain health. Reference to occupation in ...

Schools in Japan, elementary through high schools, teach generally about natural disasters, traffic accidents, crimes occurring to youngsters, drug and thinner addictions , smoking, air-heat-light-noise environment, drinking water, and communicable diseases. More specific education is carried out in technology/home economics and health/physical education at junior high schools, and in health/ph...