Intervention Process & Strategies in Adults and Geriatrics

Catalog description

This course builds on the foundational principles learned in pre-requisite courses to prepare students to develop and implement evidenced-based, and client-centered interventions related to the areas of occupation outlined in the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework for a variety of clients in different contexts and settings. Lab experiences will promote clinical skills and case-based assignments will emphasize the use of clinical reasoning to determine the appropriate intervention approach for a particular client. Competency in entry-level intervention skills is emphasized throughout the course in preparation for Level II Fieldwork experience. The course includes modules specific to documentation in the OT practice and upper extremity splinting techniques.