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Abstract
Demographic changes in North America and worldwide necessitate adequate preparation of future health professionals in the area of gerontology. This paper presents an overview and evaluation of an intensive undergraduate occupational therapy course designed to prepare students for professional practice in gerontology. Information about course content and format is also presented and both these elements are evaluated. Overall, the course was given a very positive evaluation by students (n = 51). Although the course was designed for undergraduate occupational therapy students, the course could serve as a template for other disciplines in the health sciences.
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Angela Colantonio
Jennifer R. Johnson was a graduate student in the School of Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman's University, Houston, TX at the time of this study. She is currently employed as an Occupational Therapist at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans, LA
Debra Stewart is Lecturer, School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University and staff therapist at Erinoak Centre, Missis-sauga, Ontario. She is currently completing a MSc (Design, Measurement and Evaluation) at McMaster University.
Ronald L. Mace (deceased, June 29, 1998) was also affiliated with The Center for Universal Design, School of Design, North Carolina University.
Lois Rosage and Geraldine Shaw are Occupational Therapist Consultants who provide evaluations for the housing programs at the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.