EVAL OF OCCUPATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN PEDIATRICS

Catalog description

This course reviews the evaluation of occupational performance and skill deficits of children including concerns of caregivers and demands of various pediatric environments; introduction to the evaluation process; administration and interpretation of assessment tools; knowledge of developmental perspectives including expectations of typical child development and impact of illness/disability. Simulated case studies using the occupational therapy Framework to guide evaluation assists students in developing entry-level skills. This course emphasizes clinical reasoning and utilization of frames of reference in evaluation and selection of assessment tools appropriate for a pediatric population. Includes Level 1 fieldwork (delete this sentence). Add Offered Spring semester only.