Pediatric Practice for the OTA

Catalog description

Study of the role of the OTA in prevention, evaluation, intervention, documentation and discharge planning for individuals with developmental dysfunction. Review of developmental milestones and tasks. Introduction to assessments appropriate for administration by the OTA. Emphasis on the family and caregiver role in intervention. Laboratory and Level I fieldwork experiences reinforce development of intervention techniques and skills that focus on age and developmentally and culturally appropriate adaptations for the performance of occupation throughout the life span.