Blueprint for Entry-Level Education

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Article| Online January 01 2010 Blueprint for Entry-Level Education Author & Article Information Online Issn: 1943-7676 Print Issn: 0272-9490 Copyright © 2010 by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.2010 The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2010, Vol. 64(1), 186–203. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.64.1.186 Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Share Icon Share Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Cite Icon Cite Search Site Citation Blueprint for Entry-Level Education. Am J Occup Ther January/February 2010, Vol. 64(1), 186–203. doi: https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.64.1.186 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search nav search search input Search input auto suggest search filter All ContentThe American Journal of Occupational Therapy Search Advanced Search Keywords: clients, health, world health organization The purpose of the Blueprint for Entry-Level Education is to identify the content knowledge that occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants should receive in their educational programs. This knowledge is needed to prepare graduates to address not only the needs of people with chronic conditions and disabilities but also of those who are at risk for these conditions, as well as those who want to stay healthy and active. This approach is necessary, as the health system frequently changes, and in addition to practicing with individuals, occupational therapy practitioners will be working with organizations and populations to maximize the abilities of all persons to fully participate in society. Educational programs can use the Blueprint as a curriculum content guide, which will continuously and dynamically ensure that their educational offerings can prepare future practitioners, educators, scientists, and entrepreneurs for the... Copyright © 2010 by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.2010 You do not currently have access to this content.