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OTA 218
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Title: | OT - Adult Physical Disab |
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Long Title: | Occupational Therapy Application to Adult Physical Disablities |
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Course Description: | Provides students with the ability to identify commonly seen medical and orthopedic diseases and disabilities, aspects of health and wellness, and areas of occupational disruption. Students will learn treatment interventions within appropriate frames of reference through a variety of methodologies and will explore aspects of intervention including, but not limited to: splinting, transfers, positioning, and communication techniques. |
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Min Credit: | 3 |
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Status Notes: | 8/30/04 - changed credits from 2 to 3 credits |
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Origin Notes: | PCC |
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General Notes: | revised-dscrptn,cmptncs,outln |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
1. Identify and describe the frames of reference for occupational therapy in physical dysfunction and the various contexts of physical dysfunction.
2. Identify and describe commonly used evaluations/assessments and various treatment methods and approaches used for intervention of physical dysfunctions.
3. Identify commonly seen medical and orthopedic diseases and disabilities and the occupational therapy evaluations/assessments and treatment techniques applicable for each.
4. Demonstrate the ability to gather and report on information obtained through observation/intervention, assessment, and client/caregiver reports, and relay information to the appropriate parties.
5. Utilize compensation techniques and/or adapt the environment, tools, materials, and occupations to the needs of the client and their contexts.
6. Analyze and reassess the effect of occupational therapy intervention and the need for continued and/or modified intervention to reflect the dynamic and changing needs of the client.
7. Recommend the need for termination of occupational therapy services. This may include a summary of occupational therapy outcomes, recommendations and referrals, and discussion with clients and/or stakeholders of post discharge needs.
8. Utilize appropriate professional literature to make informed and evidence based practice decisions, in collaboration with the occupational therapist.
9. Identify various ways to communicate with a client that is nonverbal.
10. Demonstrate appropriate and safe transferring and positioning of clients.
11. Demonstrate the ability to educate and train client/family/caregivers in facilitating skills in various areas of occupation as well as prevention, health maintenance, and safety.
12. Construct static hand splints from low thermal splinting material and be able to explain the purpose and precautions associated with each splint made.
13. Create professional documentation for reimbursement of services rendered.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Treatment Techniques, Wheelchair Management, and Assessment
II. Specific Diagnoses and the Intervention Process
III. Assessment and Treatment of ROM, Strength, and Endurance
IV. Splinting and Orthotics
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