OTA 124 Physical Health Theory & Practice
Explores physical health conditions and the occupational performance challenges commonly associated with these conditions. Students learn theory and practice skills for performing assessments and providing interventions (preparatory, purposeful, and occupation-based) for occupational therapy clients with physical health challenges. Safety, documentation, and physical health promotion are addressed. Required: Admission into the OTA program.
Prerequisite
Corequisite: OTA 124A Physical Health Lab.
Offered
Offered Spring only
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Gather and record data to contribute to the evaluation of clients with physical health challenges. Generate and propose ideas in contribution to the development of the intervention plan and intervention strategies for clients with physical health challenges. Implement select interventions for clients with physical health challenges in a manner that is safe, effective, and ethical. Educate clients with physical health challenges and their caregivers to facilitate the development of skills in areas of occupation, and to promote physical health and wellness. Monitor and assess the response of clients with physical health challenges to intervention.