Description
This course combines theory with evidence-based functional content and provides students with the knowledge to develop clinical-reasoning skills for treatment application for adult physiological conditions. Students develop the foundations for assessing functional skills, developing creative and competent interventions, modifying environments and tasks, educating and training client, family and staff, communicating with clients and other professionals, making appropriate recommendations, and documenting the occupational therapy process. Compensatory techniques and adaptive equipment used to increase functional skills will be emphasized in this course. PREREQUISITE: Admission to OTA program. See OTA Program Path for coursework requirements.