OTA 210 Physical Disabilities - Treatment and Applications
Trauma, illness, and other conditions that lead to physical dysfunction are examined. Therapy modalities to maximize independence, safety and participation in meaningful occupation are practiced. This course focuses on the further development of the student’s skills in clinical reasoning carrying out the treatment plan Trauma, illness, and other conditions that lead to physical dysfunction are examined. Therapy modalities to maximize independence, safety and participation in meaningful occupation are practiced.
Cross Listed Courses
n/a
Prerequisite
All first and second quarter OTA classes
Offered
Spring
Outcomes
- Administer selected assessments using appropriate procedures and protocols (including standardized formats) and report on results to be communicated to the OT.
- Assist with the development of occupation-based intervention plans and strategies to address performance skills and client factors utilizing clinical reasoning and based on the stated needs of the client as well as data gathered during the evaluation process in collaboration with the client and others.
- Demonstrate the ability to develop interventions for remediation and compensation for physical, cognitive, perceptual, sensory, and neuromuscular deficits through preparatory and occupation-based methods.
- Provide training in techniques to safely enhance mobility, including physical transfers, wheelchair management, community mobility, and participate in addressing issues related to driving.
- Apply theories and models of occupational performance, frames of reference, and scientific evidence to inform evidence-based interventions.
- Use the teaching–learning process with the client, family, significant others, colleagues, and other health providers to provide clinical training and education at the level of the audience
- Demonstrate skills of intraprofessional collaboration with occupational therapists by explaining the roles of OTs and OTAs to develop and carry out therapeutic interventions.
- Demonstrate the ability to assess and monitor vital signs to ensure that a client is stable for intervention
- Document on interventions provided to include the need and rationale for OT services and knowledge of CPT codes for billing purposes.
Instructional Mode:
Hybrid