OTA 140 Activity Analysis
Provides an introduction to activity analysis. Examines the impact of the interaction between activity demand, client factors, and contexts on occupational performance. Students will develop basic skills for analyzing, grading, and adapting purposeful activites to enhance occupational performance. Students will demonstrate a variety of purposeful activities used in occupational therapy practice including use of technologies that support the delivery of occupational therapy services.
Prerequisite
Required: Admission into the OTA program.
Offered
Offered Winter only
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Describe the impact of the interaction between activity demand, client factors, performance patterns, performance skills, and contexts on occupational performance. Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of mental and physical health of occupational performance. Perform select purposeful activities used by entry level occupational therapy assistants in a safe and effective manner. Demonstrate an ability to analyze, grade, and adapt purposefully activities to enhance occupational performance. Identify the need for and select appropriate compensatory strategies. Demonstrate effective teaching strategies to maximize client learning. Use current technologies to support the delivery of occupational therapy services.