OCT 5300 - Evaluation and Assessment

Hours: 4

With the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF) as a foundation, the students will learn how to administer and interpret commonly used evaluations and assessments for identified disabilities and conditions. Based upon evaluation and assessment results the students will identify if occupational therapy treatment is indicated for select case studies and begin to identify appropriate treatment goals. Students will also learn how to write a narrative report documenting initial evaluation and assessment results, according to AOTA guidelines. Students will learn how to analyze activities, using the OTPF, and grade activities for multiple outcomes.