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Occupational Therapy Assistant: Community Practice Program Guide

This guide collects resources to help you work through the Community Based Program Assignment in OTA Community Practice.

Tackling a Big Assignment

This assignment will apply help you apply your classroom knowledge related to program development. You will complete a needs assessment and apply interventions at the group and population level through the development of your Community Based Program. You will also learn and practice many related skills such as locating, reading, and sharing research; presenting information to others; and evaluating information to meet needs. 

While large, extended assignments can feel daunting, your best bet is to break it down into manageable steps. Tackle one step at a time, keep moving forward, and reach out for help if you need it

This project guide contains optional notes pages and brainstorming guides to help you with the various phases of this project. It also collects research ideas, writing tips, APA format resources, and presentation suggestions for you to use in completing this project. 

Who can help?

For Help With: Contact:
writing iconWriting, APA style, citing sources
(or to submit your writing for feedback)

Keri Grokowsky
Academic Intervention Instructor - Writing & Communications

research iconResearch, citing sources Ellen Range
Student Learning Librarian
question iconAssignment expectations, OT content
(or anything else related to Community Practice!)
Stephanie Andersen
Occupational Therapy Assistant Instructor

 


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