OTA.-227 OTA Interventions for Adults

Credits 4 / 2 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092; OTPT-100, OTA.-100, OTPT-113.

  Co-requisite: OTA.-227L  
Focus on the development of observations skills; assessments; documentation; teaching; adapting and grading self-care work and play/leisure occupations for adults. Techniques and skills in use of equipment treatment media and methods appropriate to maximize participation in meaningful occupations ensure safety and prevent deformity. Students experience hands-on practice of above during lab.

Course Outcomes
1. Utilize or be familiar with appropriate standardized and non-standardized assessment for screening and evaluation of adults with physical dysfunction under supervision of OT 2. Develop and implement occupational based, culturally relevant and evidence based OT interventions under supervision of OT