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An occupational therapy refresher course: a 5-year follow-up report
1Clinical Education Program in Occupational Therapy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455.
Objectives:
The shortage of occupational therapists prompted the faculty of the program in occupational therapy at the University of Minnesota to develop a reentry (refresher) course.
Method:
A questionnaire sent to all enrolled in the 2-week refresher course during a 5-year period revealed that three intended groups of therapists have benefited: those reentering practice, those considering a change to another area of specialty, and those updating their educational background.
Results:
Respondents indicated that the course increased self-confidence, theoretical knowledge base, and ability to apply theory to practice.
Conclusion:
Both reentering therapists and those changing specialty areas of practice reported positive employment outcomes.