Health Promotion and Aging

Catalog description

This course facilitates the development of clinical decision making, assessment, and intervention considerations related to older adults. Students will explore age-related physiological changes, psychosocial changes, chronic conditions and their impact on occupational performance. Students will learn how to evaluate and address the biological and phenomenological aspects of complex mental and physical health conditions experienced by older adults. Special emphasis will be on prevention of decline through health promotion/wellness program and successful aging in place. PREREQ: OCCT 5000, 5200, 5300, 5475