Apr 16, 2024  
Graduate Catalog 2019-2020 
    
Graduate Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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OT 623 Occupational Therapy in Biomechanical and Neurological Practice

This is a practice-oriented course designed to develop competencies in occupational therapy evaluation and intervention with an emphasis on adult clients with a variety of neurological, general medical and orthopedic disorders. Students explore the intervention process while utilizing a variety of models of practice. Students select and administer standardized and non-standardized assessment tools and use information for the purpose of treatment planning and determining the effectiveness of intervention strategies adopted. Students become familiar with the application of various models of practice and explore a variety of intervention strategies and activities for both the remediation of and adaptation to occupational performance deficits. In addition, the course incorporates documentation, family and caregiver support and education, environmental modifications, discharge planning and working as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s): OT 523 , OT 524  and OT 532 
Corequisite(s): OT 624 



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