Students will apply this knowledge to a specific group of individuals or to a curriculum plan. It is anticipated that students will have some prior knowledge and experience in this area of practice. Students assess service delivery models, and analyze application to children in rural and urban areas. Includes field experiences. Includes laboratory experiences with treatment for young children, and instruction to family members for total child management.
Students develop methodology for environmental analysis applicable for clinical practice.
Emphasizes enhancing functional capabilities and community adaptation in addition to a more traditional approach that focuses on ameliorating cognitive deficits. Students will analyze different theoretical models for their application to various clinical populations. Social and Community Systems Course teaches students the role social and community systems play on meaningful occupation, occupational therapy and the development of occupation therapy programs. Students critically examine systems in the community and determine where they fit in and where they can fit into health promotion and community. This page is maintained by Health Professions Division.