Topics in Emerging Practice Areas (OTS-0204)

Spring 2026 · OTS 0204 · Tufts University · 2 credits · Undergraduate

The first of several courses in the curriculum to address innovative, non-traditional, community based practice areas for occupational therapists. Building on their understanding of occupation, students will explore trends within the current practice of occupational therapy and formulate opportunities for future practice. Current practitioners exploring OT practice in areas like adaptive sports, animal assisted therapy, domestic violence, homelessness and sexual health will present to students. As part of this course, students in small groups will complete an initial needs assessment exploring the role occupational therapy in a particular area of emerging practice.

Course codes: OTS-0204, OTS 0204, OTS0204, OTS-204, OTS 204, OTS204

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