Description
This course will focus on the development of observation skills; assessment; documentation, and teaching, adapting, and grading of self-care, work, and play/leisure with adults with physical disabilities. Emphasis on awareness of activity demands, contexts, occupations, or activities used as therapeutic interventions, treatment techniques, and equipment to maximize participation in meaningful occupations, improve independence, prevent deformity, and ensure safety with this population. Additional emphasis on the role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant in the OT process.
Prerequisite: OTHA 1309, OTHA 1349 and OTHA 2304, Co-requisite: OTHA 1162