APPLICATIONS OF ANATOMY AND KINESIOLOGY IN THE OT PROCESS

4.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. In this course, body structures and functions of the neuromusculoskeletal system will be examined in relation to performance in areas of occupation across the life span. Training in techniques to enhance functional mobility, wheelchair management, and management of mobility devices will be examined. Analysis of activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) tasks and their upper extremity activity demands including joint range of motion, muscle strength, gross motor coordination, fine motor coordination, prehension and grasp patterns will be emphasized. Upper and lower extremity joint range of motion, goniometry, manual muscle testing, grip and pinch strength, sensation testing and functional mobility competencies are directly assessed. Therapeutic exercise and its relationship to performance skills and occupations will be examined. Documentation of occupational therapy service provision to ensure accountability will be discussed. Three lecture hour and three laboratory hours per week.