Aging

Catalog description

Building on skills introduced in Occupational Therapy Process, this course addresses the aging process, common conditions in the aging population, chronic disease management, and aging in place. Risk factors, signs and symptoms, pathogenesis, medical intervention, and occupational therapy intervention are explored. Therapeutic approaches in a variety of practice settings are explored including the home, community, hospital, skilled nursing, and outpatient clinic. Prerequisites OTHEG 538 Occupational Therapy Process