OT Practice in Adults and Geriatrics

Catalog description

The focus of this course is on the largest growing demographic group in this century, older adults. You will explore the range of geriatric practice settings and service delivery models. You will apply various evidence-based theories, models, and frames of reference that shape occupational therapy for older adults. This course will address the complex physical, psychosocial, and contextual barriers to occupational performance for older adults, with a significant emphasis placed on the health-pathology continuum. You will examine primary conditions encountered, and learn how to evaluate the subsequent effects on an individual's occupational performance using a variety of assessment tools. Evidence-based practice and ethical decision-making are emphasized throughout the course.