September 2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
September 2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

OT 210 - Occupational Therapy in Physical Disabilities I


This course is designed to provide the occupational therapy assistant student with basic knowledge of theories used to treat individuals with various clinical conditions that are commonly referred to in OT. The impairment of body functions on participation in occupation in context will be addressed. Topics will include the effects of disease, trauma, and congenital conditions on occupational performance. Emphasis will be placed on occupational therapy interventions appropriate to specific populations. Ethical, critical, and clinical reasoning, along with cultural and environmental contexts, will be embedded throughout the course. Procedures for client and caregiver safety will also be addressed. Semester Credit Hours 3.00 semester credit hours Contact Hours: 75.00 Prerequisites: OT 100 Life Span Development . Corequisite: None.