Occupational Therapy Evaluations Focuses on the occupational therapy evaluation process, development and administration of assessment tools, and documentation of results. Observations of practitioners conducting evaluations are made during the course related fieldwork component. An advanced review of normal human development from inception through the life span. Aspects of motor, sensory, perceptual, and cognitive development relevant to occupational therapy practice are explored. OT 305 Intervention Planning Examines various models of intervention, principles of treatment, and approaches that provide the basis for planning and documenting intervention for identified client problems and goals.
Students begin to apply theoretical concepts to the occupational therapy process.
Case studies are used to analyze client needs, determine goals and plan intervention. Observations of the intervention planning process are made during course related fieldwork. OT 306 Analysis of Occupations II Advances the use of occupations as the basis for the practice of occupational therapy by defining occupation, activity, and purposeful activity. Explores activity analysis in selecting, grading and adapting occupations for evaluation and intervention. Analyzes groups, interpersonal relationships and normal activities as the foundation for planning intervention for clients across the life span, in their employment, productive and play leisure occupations.