OCTR 204 - Occupational Therapy Practice for the Assistant: Medical Conditions

Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130/BIOL 130A.
Corequisite(s): OCTR 201, OCTR 203, OCTR 260 (for full-time OTA students).
This course focuses on developing an understanding of the basic medical conditions affecting individuals throughout their life-span. Medical conditions are examined from the perspective of pediatrics, adolescence, adulthood and maturity over the course of the semester from the perspective of the occupational therapy assistant. These medical conditions are examined from the point of view of how they affect occupational performance and how occupational therapy intervention may improve the function and quality of life of the client. Offered in fall semester only.