Rehabilitation Therapy Careers
This course is designed to provide the student with opportunities to learn transferable skills related to entry-level occupational therapy, physical therapy and athletic training, and become knowledgeable with post-secondary educational options. This course will introduce students to a set of core skills and knowledge applicable to these disciplines, including, fundamental exposure to health safety and regulations in the medical environment, medical terminology, legal and ethical issues and injury evaluation and patient care. In addition, students will have the opportunity to get involved in worksite learning experiences, including community classroom, job shadowing, tours, guest speakers, etc. Integrated throughout the course are career preparation standards, desirable employee attributes and job seeking skills, personal and interpersonal skills, problem solving, and communication skills.