OTA 2620 - Physical Disabilities

Institution:

Jamestown Community College

Subject:

Occupational Therapy

Description:

Builds upon the knowledge gained in previous OTA courses in preparing the student for patient interaction in various settings. The course focuses on neurological, orthopedic, and musculo-skeletal conditions and how the OTA is involved in providing care using the OT process of needs evaluation, treatment planning, implementation, documentation, reevaluation, and discharge. Students will be introduced to specific techniques and skills used in the area of physical disabilities including therapeutic exercise, kinesiology, activities of daily living, splint design and fabrication, and assistive devices. Skills will then be practiced in the lab portion of the class. 3 credit hours. Prerequisite: OTA 1520. J fall

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sunyjcc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 338-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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