OCT 5263C - Innovations in Occupational Therapy

Hours: 2

This course addresses occupational therapy interventions for adults with a variety of physical conditions, guided by but not limited to the biomechanical and rehabilitative frames of reference. Students learn to critically appraise and deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to enhance independence in basic or instrumental activities of daily living as it applies to persons, groups, and populations across various settings. Conditions addressed may include orthopedic, amputations, burns, cardiopulmonary, oncology, and other physical conditions. Students focus on addressing these conditions with orthotics and physical agent modalities and how they enhance occupational performance. Other topics for discussion include referral, consultation, discharge, transition of care, inter- and intraprofessional collaboration, and cultural considerations.