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Summary

Occupational therapists can enhance community college curriculums with geriatric care expertise. This article details how one therapist utilized her gerontology and nursing background to teach leisure activity and aging.

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Occupational Therapy Education

Background:

Occupational therapists possess specialized knowledge in geriatric health care.
There is a need to integrate these perspectives into community college curricula.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the application of occupational therapy principles in a community college setting.
To illustrate the relevance of occupational therapy expertise in teaching about aging and leisure.

Main Methods:

An occupational therapist with gerontology and nursing specialization taught a community college course.
The course focused on Leisure Program Planning.

Main Results:

The therapist's background provided a unique perspective on leisure activity and aging.
Understanding of role and factors influencing role enactment was key to teaching.

Conclusions:

Occupational therapy perspectives are valuable for community college courses on aging.
Specialized training in gerontology enhances the ability to teach about leisure and aging.