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. Student works under supervision of qualified occupational therapy staff at the site.
Seminar provides opportunity for students to meet and discuss their clinical experience.
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.