Adult Physical & Neurological Evaluation w/Lab

Catalog description

This course explores evaluation of occupational performance, performance components, and occupational environments, and occupational analysis among adults in relation to physical and neurological function. Typical occupational performance problems evaluated and analyzed by occupational therapists will be investigated. Issues related to screening, assessment, evaluation, and the interpretation of such will be addressed. This course explores aspects of typical and atypical physical and neurological performan ce in adulthood, focusing on occupational performance, performance skills, and occupational environments rehabilitation among adults. The primary focus is on evaluation and assessment/analysis. Students will utilize evidence -based decision -making and clini cal reasoning necessary to practice with these special populations. (prereq: MOT 618)