The management and documentation of OT care plans are covered. Professional and personal responsibilities of the COTA are emphasized. Therapeutic adaptations including assistive devices and adaptive equipment are presented in relation to these performance areas. The use of individual, and group intervention is further explored as well as various treatment methods, techniques, and approaches utilized within all populations. Students may be required to participate in documentation including activity analysis, SOAP notes, etc.
Facilities often require students to work on special projects.
All students must have proof of obtaining a physical exam and health insurance prior to clinicals. I-B 2.4 Credit Hours Prerequisite OT291 Continuation of OT291. Four hundred seventy-two hours of clinical work consisting of 40 hours per week are required. The facility may require that the student spend time outside of the facility studying or working on projects. Clinical sites may consist of a rehab setting, skilled nursing facility, school setting, VA setting, as well as pediatrics and psychiatric settings.