OTA307 OT Fundamentals in Development and Function. Intervention IV: Physical Dysfunction and Rehabilitation
This course explores the physical function required to promote successful occupational performance. The core of the content is designed to direct the assistant in the methods required to restore the client's ability to participate in personally selected and valued occupations. The content builds upon previous coursework, providing the student additional opportunity to practice data gathering, intervention strategies, use of adaptive equipment techniques, and patient/client education. Topics will include theory and foundations in physical dysfunction practice, the perspective of the client with disabilities, therapeutic use of self, the occupational therapy process, documentation, competencies in appropriate evaluations, performance areas, special needs for the older adult population and greater depth into a variety of clinical conditions. Prerequisites: OTA301 - OT Foundations- Foundations in Neuroscience and OTA302 - OT Foundations - Therapeutic Media and Design - Practice Framework