Yes one second I can upload. Choose a topic that is relevant to occupational therapy from the list below. For this assignment, you are going to practice your advocacy skills by researching and defending your position on a professional topic. You will use: Evidence from the literature, a minimum of 3 references, preferably 1 of the 3 will support or acknowledge an alternative perspective Identify key points to support your side of the issue, while acknowledging a different view/perspective and Develop a cohesive argument for your stance. How: Define/describe the issue and your specific argument, also acknowledging an alternative viewpoint/perspective. Your argument should not exceed 2 pages double spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman. This does not include your title page or reference list. You will be writing an individual, persuasive paper describing your perspective and attempting to convince the reader of your side. Your paper must follow APA, 7th Edition, and include a minimum of 3 reputable references from professional peer-reviewed publications (e.g., AJOT, Journal of Occupational Science, OT Practice, SIS Supplements, textbooks, etc.). When: Due per the course schedule Where the concepts can be applied: This assignment will help you develop an understanding of the relevant issues facing the profession and give you an opportunity to practice your advocacy skills, which will be important for both you and your clients in fieldwork and in the clinic. Assessment Please review the below Rubric for your Debate/Perspectives paper performance expectations: Domain Rubrics Advocacy Perspective Paper Check the syllabus for the percentage/weight of the assignment. Advocacy Debate topics to choose from: Membership in your professional state and national association should be a requirement for licensure. The role of an OTA should be eliminated The role of an OTA should be expanded, and supervision restrictions reduced. Fieldwork students should not be allowed to provide services without the direct, on-site supervision of an occupational therapist. State associations and AOTA should merge services and combine membership fees. Continuing education requirements should be uniform across the country and enforced by NBCOT, not by the state representative bodies. Academic programs should require one Fieldwork II (12 weeks) placement in a nontraditional treatment environment. Socialized medicine (universal healthcare coverage) should be adopted in the United States in order to improve healthcare, reduce costs, and increase therapy availability. Participation in evidence-based research should be required of all practicing OTDs (entry-level or post-professional) in order to maintain licensure (to set them apart from practitioners with less formal education) Human cadavers should not be used in occupational therapy programs; simulation is an effective alternative and is more ethical or appropriate To maintain state licensure, OTs should be required to pass the NBCOT examination every 10-years. Medical care and a client′s physical well-being should take priority over cultural concerns when providing services. For example, refusing blood transfusions due to religious beliefs. OTs who want to specialize in treatment of any area of practice identified by AOTA, must complete a minimum of two years of practice under a mentorship arrangement in that area and pass a certification exam to refer to themselves as a “specialist.” OT schools
