OTA 237L - Physical Dysfunction Concepts Lab

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lab per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Comment: Letter grade only. OTA 237L may not be audited. OTA 237L may not be taken credit/no credit. OTA 237L focuses on those methods and techniques necessary to delivery occupational therapy services in the area of adult physical dysfunction. Evaluation, treatment intervention planning, safety precautions, community resources, documentation and basic functional rehabilitation strategies will be the primary emphasis. Upon successful completion of OTA 237L, the student should be able to: 1. Administer the most common used evaluation tools for physical dysfunction assessment and use occupation for the purpose of assessment. 2. Assist with the development of occupationally based intervention plans and strategies, including goals and methods to achieve them, based on the stated needs of the client as well as data gathered during the evaluation process. 3. Display competency and safety in providing training in techniques to enhance mobility and function, including physical transfers, dressing, and therapeutic exercises. 4. Explain the need for and demonstrate the proper use of compensatory strategies when desired life tasks cannot be performed and identify community resources in order to facilitate discharge planning, incorporating the needs of the client and significant others involved. 5. Display proficiency in documentation appropriate to each treatment area to meet standards for reimbursement of services. 6. Demonstrate the ability to educate the client, caregiver, family and significant others to facilitate skills in areas of occupation, prevention, health maintenance, and safety.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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