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Course: |
OTA 181
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Title: | Geriatric Lv 1 Fieldwork Exp. |
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Long Title: | Geriatri Level I Fieldwork Experience |
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Course Description: | Identifies and provides practical experience in commonly seen disabilities, aspects of health and wellness, evaluation/assessment techniques, and methods for treatment for the geriatric population from diverse backgrounds in an inter-professional setting. Students will demonstrate universal precautions and safety standards in a variety of situations. |
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Min Credit: | 0 |
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Max Credit: | 12 |
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Status Notes: | Revised 10/7/05 s@ |
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Origin Notes: | PCC |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
1. Observe signs, symptoms, and behaviors of the geriatric population in a fieldwork environment.
2. Develop awareness and/or the need for occupational therapy in geriatrics.
3. Identify commonly seen evaluation/assessment techniques and methods of recording.
4. Identify screening and assessment techniques to identify need for services for clients.
5. Examine age appropriate treatment media, purposeful activities, and client centered life tasks.
6. Describe the meaning and dynamics of occupation and purposeful activity, including the interaction of areas of occupation, performance patterns, performance skills, and contexts.
7. Practice professional behaviors.
8. Participate in planning intervention through the intervention plan assignment.
9. Identify professional partnerships between different interdisciplinary team members.
10. Identify opportunities to interact with persons of diverse backgrounds.
11. Identify the need for effective oral and written communication skills.
12. Identify and document cultural considerations when planning interventions.
13. Exhibit ethical behaviors as established in the Pueblo Community College Occupational Therapy Assistant Program’s Code of Student Ethics and the Occupational Therapy Ethics as described by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
14. Exhibit professionalism with the Pueblo Community College Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and fieldwork site dress code.
15. Identify the types of professionals encountered during the experience, describing their roles as intra and inter-professional team members, and opportunities for collaboration.
16. Establish effective interpersonal relationships with staff and clients.
17. Select, adapt, and sequence relevant occupations and purposeful activities that support the intervention goals and plan. These should be client centered in order to maximize participation and independence.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Introduction to Level I Fieldwork
a. Assignment of Fieldwork
b. Review assignments and Paperwork
II. Completion of Fieldwork Hours
III. Intervention Plan
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Pueblo Community College |
PCC |
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