INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

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Course Number

100

Course Title

INTRO TO OCCUP THERAPY ASST

Description/Long Course Title

0.5 HR. (OC) This course is designed to introduce students to the occupational therapy profession and the role of the occupational therapy assistant as a member of an interprofessional team of health care professionals. Key concepts such as occupation, therapeutic use of self, task analysis, assistive technology and a client-centered approach to treatment will be introduced. Basic occupational therapy assessments and interventions for geriatrics, mental health, pediatrics and physical dysfunction practice settings will be demonstrated and practiced. One-half lecture hour per week.

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