Med Conditions Occup Therapy

Catalog description

This course will provide a framework for students to learn about common medical conditions seen by occupational therapy practitioners and to facilitate learning of these conditions from an occupational therapy perspective. It is not intended to emphasize treatment of a diagnosis, however students will learn about specific factors unique to given conditions that may impact an individual's occupational roles and functions. These factors must be understood and analyzed regarding the relative impact on the individual's occupational performance. The knowledge gained from this course is necessary pre-requisite to Physical Disabilities Practice. Prerequisites: Admission to the MHPC OTA Program through ECC Corequisites: OTA 200 OTA 210, OTA 215 OTA 220