Practice 3: Pediatrics

Catalog description

A comprehensive review of best practices related to clinical decision making, interdisciplinary collaboration, client-centered practice and supervision is discussed in this course. The focus is primarily in pediatric practice. The role of legislation, policy, and reimbursement are extensively discussed. The students are exposed to pediatric clinical cases from a variety of practice settings. The occupational therapy process of Academic Year 2025 - 2026 Catalog 2025 - 2026 Page 134 screening, assessment, reassessment, formulation of intervention plans, implementation and discharge is carried out, while addressing the influence of culture, diversity, and environment on occupation and health promotion. Hands-on experiences provide students with challenges in observation, clinical reasoning skills, communication skills, professional writing and documentation skills. Students bring in examples from their clinical experiences with children and their families. Evidence based practices are reinforced through assigments and class activities, to support clinical decision making and advocacy needs of clients (pediatrics).