OTA 218 - Intervention Older Adult

Institution:

Allegany College of Maryland

Subject:

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Description:

This course is designed to provide the student with entry-level knowledge in the Occupational Therapy specialty area of the older adult. Covered are various theories of aging, physical changes and psychosocial phenomena associated with aging, strategies for health and wellness in the later years, and intervention planning with the older adult. Individual and group interventions are covered. Through fieldwork and observations/participation, the student will identify commonly seen conditions of the older adult, evaluation techniques, and intervention methods for these conditions. Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant program is required to take this course.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.allegany.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 784-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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