OTD 7113 - Human Conditions

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

This course addresses the incidence, etiology, prognosis, and clinical course of disabling illnesses and injuries affecting individuals commonly seen in occupational therapy practice. Clinical, developmental, and functional implications of medical conditions will be explored in relation to the occupational therapy domain and process. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Examine the epidemiology, socioeconomic, and cultural factors of health and diseases which affect the function of the individual. 2. Utilize appropriate medical and anatomical terminology to describe physical and medical conditions. 3. Appraise the genetic disorders, heritable conditions, and medical conditions which affect occupations. 4. Examine disease processes and medical conditions. 5. Apply constructs of occupation to quality of life, health promotion, and prevention of disease conditions across the lifespan. Prerequisites: Admission to Occupational Therapy Doctoral program. FA

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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