Occupations Analysis and Skills-Physical Health

Catalog description

This is the first of two courses that address the role of occupational therapy in evaluation and intervention to optimize performance in areas of occupation of individuals with physical impairments and/or disabilities. This course focuses on the development of competencies needed in the practice of occupational therapy in physical health settings and incorporates hands-on learning experiences focusing on occupational therapy evaluations and interventions. Included in this course are evaluation methods, administration and interpretation; treatment techniques, application of frames of reference/models of practice, treatment planning, documentation, clinical reasoning, context, and safety awareness. Students will be introduced to evaluation and intervention to address occupations, performance skills, performance patterns, body context(s), environments, and client factors.