OCTA 168 - Foundations of OT Interventions

Introduces the fundamentals of occupational therapy (OT) practice including treatment planning and implementation and clinical skills and techniques needed to effectively treat clients. Introduces the steps to treatment planning to develop a client-centered OT plan of care. Includes therapeutic strategies, techniques, and skills to facilitate the client’s engagement in daily occupations. Identifies appropriate therapeutic interventions to address performance barriers based on credible evidence. Analyzes the dynamic interaction among persons, environments, and occupations and explores instructional techniques and assistive technology to address functional deficits. Prerequisite(s): C or better in BIOL 142, OCTA 134, OCTA 138, and PSYC 232.
(PCS 1.2, 2 credit hours - 1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab)