This course is designed to enhance the OTA's participation in basic support services in occupational therapy, as well as the legal , ethical, and political influences that affect the delivery of occupational therapy services. Topics addressed include leadership and management, health care team role delineation, reimbursement and documentation, credentialing and licensure, ethical standards of practice, quality assurance, research and the use of evidence-based practice in OT. Prerequisites: All first year courses. Corequisites: All fall semester second year courses. (F-second year)