OTAS-2350 — Productive Aging - Lab
This lab-based course with a lecture component provides the student with application knowledge in the skills and special considerations required when working with aging clients. Physiological, cognitive, and psychosocial function will be covered with an emphasis on aging-in-place and productive aging. The role of occupational therapy in evidenced-based intervention planning and follow through with discontinuation of services is analyzed. Clinical reasoning skills will be emphasized in planning intervention for dysfunction, and health promotion and wellness, while understanding the context and intervention needs of the aging population for occupational-based performance. (4 billable contact hrs)