Department of Occupational Therapy Program Faculty Articles

Title

Consensus statements on occupational therapy education and professional development related to driving and community mobility.

Publication Title

Occup Ther Health Care

Volume

28

Issue

2

Publication Date / Copyright Date

4-2014

First Page

169

Last Page

175

Abstract

Professional and postprofessional education for occupational therapy practitioners in the area of driving and community mobility has been inconsistent and not sufficient to meet the growing community mobility needs of the aging population. This article reviews the current expectations of entry-level occupational therapy education, the postprofessional credentialing opportunities, and the professional development path for occupational therapy practitioners. Finally, consensus statements are presented to move both entry-level and professional education forward in the area of driving and community mobility.

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy

Peer Reviewed

 
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