Occupational Therapy Essentials for Clinical Competence

Occupational Therapy Essentials for Clinical Competence

<div>Occupation, theory-driven, evidence-based, and client-centered practice continue to be the core of the profession and are the central focus of <I><B>Occupational Therapy Essentials for Clinical Competence</B></I>, <B><I>Third Edition</I></B>.<BR>  <BR> The <B><I>Third Edition </I></B>contains updated and enriched chapters that incorporate new perspectives and evidence-based information important to entry-level practitioners. The <B><I>Third Edition</I></B> continues to relate each chapter to the newest <I>ACOTE Standards</I> and is evidence-based, while also addressing the guidelines of practice and terms from the AOTA’s <I>Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, Third Edition</I>.<BR>  <BR> Dr. Karen Jacobs and Nancy MacRae, along with their 61 contributors, introduce every topic necessary for competence as an entry-level practitioner. Varied perspectives are provided in each chapter with consistent references made to the relevance of certified occupational therapy assistant roles and responsibilities.<BR>  <BR> Additionally, chapters on the Dark Side of Occupation and Primary Care have been added to broaden the foundational scope of knowledge. Each chapter also contains a clinical case used to exemplify relevant content.<BR>  <BR><B>New in the <I>Third Edition:</I></B><ul><li>All chapters have been updated to reflect the AOTA’s <I>Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, Third Edition</I></li><li>Updated references and evidence-based practice chart for each chapter</li><li>Updated case studies to match the current standards of practice</li><li>References to the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics (2015)</li><li>Faculty will benefit from the multiple-choice questions and PowerPoint presentations that coincide with each chapter</li></ul> <BR> Instructors in educational settings can visit www.efacultylounge.com for additional material to be used for teaching in the classroom.<BR>  <BR><B><I>Occupational Therapy Essentials for Clinical Competence, Third Edition</I></B> is the perfect multi-use resource to be used as an introduction to the material, while also serving as a review prior to sitting for the certification exam for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.<BR>  </div>