OTA 205 — Medical Conditions in Occupational Therapy
Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Course will provide a framework for students to learn about common medical conditions seen by occupational therapy practitioners and to facilitate learning of these conditions from an occupational therapy perspective. It Course Descriptions is not intended to emphasize treatment of a diagnosis; however, students will learn about specific factors unique to given conditions that may impact an individual’s occupational roles and functions. These factors must be understood and analyzed regarding the relative impact on the individual’s occupational performance. The knowledge gained from this course is a necessary prerequisite to Physical Disabilities Practice. Offered Fall only.