OTA 124A Physical Health Lab

This course is taken concurrently with OTA 124 Physical Health Theory & Practice. In this lecture/lab course, students develop clinical skills for performing assessments and providing interventions (preparatory, purposeful, and occupation-based) for occupational therapy clients with physical health challenges. Safety is emphasized.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Corequisite: OTA 124 Physical Health Theory & Practice

Offered

Offered Spring only

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Memorize steps for conducting and precautions associated with select assessments and select interventions commonly used in physical health practice settings. Topics include range of motion, strength, positions, transitions, transfers, mobility, and self-care. Demonstrate satisfactory skill in administering select assessments and performing select interventions commonly used in physical health practice settings. Topics include range of motion, strength, positions, transitions, transfers, mobility, and self-care.