OT 332 - Grading & Adapting w/Low Technology

Institution:

Alvernia University

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Description:

This course will provide students will build on the concepts identified in Activity Analysis. Advances the use of occupation as the basis of practice for the occupational therapy profession. Actively utilizes the process of activity analysis for the selection, grading, and adaptation of occupations as a means of evaluation and intervention within the intervention process. Introduces students to the use of adaptive equipment as a means of promotion of independence in occupational performance, including; orthotics, prosthetics, and splinting. Techniques and strategies for the teaching and practicing of the therapeutic utilization of occupations will be practiced in weekly lab sessions. OT majors only. Prerequisites: Formal acceptance into the OT Program or Permission of the Program Director, OT 321 (Grade of C or higher), OT 323 (Grade of C or higher), OT 325 (Grade of C or higher), and OT 327 (Grade of C or higher).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alvernia.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 796-8200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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