September 2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
September 2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

OT 201 - Theory of Pediatric Occupations


This course offers instruction and practice in conditions commonly seen in children and adolescents, with emphasis on the occupational performance of typical and atypical individuals. Examples include mental retardation, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and other disabilities commonly found in children. Topics will include theory and application, the occupational therapy process, frames of reference, evidence-based practice, and the roles of the COTA and OTR in various practice settings. Clinical reasoning for the OT and multicultural concerns are embedded throughout this course. 3.00 semester credit hours Contact Hours: 45.00 Prerequisites: OT 100 Life Span Development , OT 110 Principles of Occupational Therapy , and OT 120 Human Occupations . Corequisite: OT 201L Theory of Pediatric Occupations Lab .