This innovative, hands-on guide explores the essential role of diversity and inclusion in occupational therapy education and practice. The book centres on the contrasting experiences and challenges faced by two occupational therapy students, Allie and Gemma, highlighting the systemic inequalities often faced by marginalised groups in healthcare education. Through their journeys, readers are able to learn about and integrate key concepts such as cultural humility, implicit bias, and allyship within wider occupational therapy education. Through detailed case studies, reflective exercises, and theoretical frameworks, students, educators, and practitioners are equipped with the tools needed to apply the empathy and critical consciousness that is fundamental to ethical and effective healthcare practice. The guide is also supplemented with reflective activities, which includes role-playing scenarios, debate exercises, and action-oriented tasks, transforming theoretical concepts into practical tools for professional growth.
Dr Razan Hamed (Author) Dr. Razan Hamed, PhD., OTR/L, FAOTA (she/her) is an Associate Professor and Associate Director of the Programs in Occupational Therapy (CUOT) at Columbia University. Dr. Hamed is an advocate for issues related to diverse experiences in occupational therapy education and clinical and professional practice. She is the founder of the Arab American Occupational Therapy Group (AAOTG) and lives in New Jersey. Vikram Pagpatan (Author) Dr. Vikram Pagpatan, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA (he/him) practices in academia and pediatrics within New York State. Dr. Pagpatan has previously served on the AOTA DEI Committee, is the immediate past President of the Association of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders in Occupational Therapy (AAPIOT), is a Board Director for the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and has authored several textbooks for the profession. He lives in New York. Andre Johnson (Author) Andre Johnson MS, OTR/L, COTA/L, ROH (he/him) practices in pediatrics, orthopedics, and academia in Florida. Mr. Johnson has previously served as Chairperson of the AOTA Commission on Education, Vice President of the Black-male Registered Occupational Therapy Healthcare-professionals Assistants & Students (BROTHAS) organization, and is currently a Board Director for the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). He lives in Miami.
Introduction Chapter 1 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Other Aspects of Social Justice (DEI+): You, They & Us - Razan Hamed Introduction Why learn about DEI+ DEI+ and Cultural Humility Student DEI+ Advocacy in Education DEI+ in Clinical and Fieldwork Learning Chapter 2 Allyship, Accompliceship & Advocacy: How Can I Help? - Andre Johnson Allyship, Accompliceship, and Advocacy: Why are they important Allyship Accompliceship Advocacy Allyship, Accompliceship, and Advocacy on Fieldwork Chapter 3 Bias and Microaggressions - Razan Hamed Introduction All Things Bias Bias and difficult conversations in the classroom Bias and intersectionality The Macro-Micro Model of Diversity (MMMD) Chapter 4 Privilege and Critical Consciousness - Vikram Pagpatan Introduction Critical Consciousness: What is it and what does it mean for students and practitioners? Recognizing Factors Related to Privilege: Are Accountability and Ethics Included? Chapter 5 Cultural Humility - Razan Hamed Introduction Cultural Humility and Community Engagement Cultural Humility, Privilege, and Intersectionality Chapter 6 Empathy and Professionalism - Vikram Pagpatan Introduction Empathy, Sympathy, and Clinical Empathy Empathy, Professionalsm, and E-Professionalism Chapter 7 Fieldwork & Capstone: Stay Quiet, It's Fieldwork - Andre Johnson Fieldwork: The Journey, Experience, and Entry into the Profession Academic Fieldwork Coordinators (AFWCs) Fieldwork Educators (FWEs) and Capstone Educators Doctoral Capstone Coordinator DEI+ in Fieldwork Navigating tough fieldwork situations and de-escalation on fieldwork Fieldwork coordinators and educators Fieldwork education and difficult conversations in the classroom Chapter 8 Student to Clinician - Razan Hamed and Vikram Pagpatan From the Classroom to the Clinic Transition vs. Transformation The larger picture Professional development, engagement, and DEI+ The First Year as an OTP DEI+, AAA, and culture change - how does the journey continue? DEI+ and the next generation of OTs About the Authors Appendices 1 Characters across the book chapters 2 Character Matrix 3 DEI+ Workbook: Structured Exercises and Discussion Prompts
What every occupational therapy student needs to know about diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
