OTAS 1380 - Documentation Skills 1

(formerly OTA 138) This course introduces the student to basic concepts of documentation and beginning note writing skills for the occupational therapy assistant. The course will explore various documentation formats, computer-aided documentation, third-part reimbursement guidelines and regulations, and issues of confidentiality and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). A patient case study will be used to understand OT evaluations, intervention plans, long- and short-term goals/objectives, progress notes, and discontinuation summaries. Problem Oriented Medical Record (POMR) will be introduced and progress note formats will be presented utilizing the OT practice framework terminology. (2 contact hrs) Center Campus.

Credit Hours: 1.00
Course Start Date: 1/11/1996
Course End Date: 8/16/2014