Seminar component integrates clinical experience with course work. There may be some variation in time sequences of clinical placement. Registration in this course requires that students purchase liability insurance as specified by the OTA program. Students develop observation skills, methods of data gathering and assessment, and ability to plan and implement intervention plans for individuals and groups. Collaboration strategies to work effectively as part of rehabilitation team are emphasized.
Students learn assessment procedures for muscle strength and range of motion.
Transfer techniques, adaptive equipment, fabrication of splints, and other interventions for physically disability population are learned. How the body responds to disease and illness, principles of recovery, and medical terminology are included. Laboratory provides opportunity to develop skill with toys, computer interventions, ADL training, and occupational therapy modalities specific to children, adults and seniors. Students integrate previously learned treatment skills with the need to be autonomous while maintaining correct role delineation. Student is expected to apply knowledge from course work and previous clinical practicum while implementating treatment programs.