Theory of Physical Occupation

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Explores the theory and practice of occupational performance and everyday occupations. This includes development of human movement, strength, coordination, and common clinical problems resulting from damage to the muscular and/or nervous systems. Traditional occupational therapy (OT) assessment, intervention, treatment techniques, and documentation practices are outlined. Standard occupational therapy intervention/treatment techniques are introduced. Identifies and analyzes all aspects of occupation as outlined in the OT Practice Framework: Domain and Process, including activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, social participation, and leisure exploration/engagement. Examines adapting and grading activities for a variety of disabilities, development of treatment interventions, completing documentation, administering assessments, and use of evidence-based practice. <BR>Prerequisite: Explores the theory and practice of occupational performance and everyday occupations. This includes development of human movement, strength, coordination, and common clinical problems resulting from damage to the muscular and/or nervous systems. Traditional occupational therapy (OT) assessment, intervention, treatment techniques, and documentation practices are outlined. Standard occupational therapy intervention/treatment techniques are introduced. Identifies and analyzes all aspects of occupation as outlined in the OT Practice Framework: Domain and Process, including activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, social participation, and leisure exploration/engagement. Examines adapting and grading activities for a variety of disabilities, development of treatment interventions, completing documentation, administering assessments, and use of evidence-based practice. <BR> Prerequisite: C or better in BIOL 142, OCTA 134, OCTA 138, OCTA 163, and PSYC 232. <BR>(PCS 1.2, 4 credit hours: 1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab)