OTD 7222 - Adult Interventions

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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This course explores the person, environment, and occupation factors that influence occupational performance of adults and older adults across various settings across the continuum of care. Course content emphasizes occupation-based, client-centered assessments and interventions that empower client participation. Students evaluate these factors, interpret findings, and design components of intervention plans using applicable theories, models, frames of reference and best evidence. Mechanisms for reimbursement, re-evaluation, and discharge planning as applicable to various practice settings are addressed. *Course to be first offered Spring 2026. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Apply theories, models of occupation, and frames of reference, Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, Standards of Practice to adults and older adults. 2. Explain the role of cultural, socioeconomic, and political factors on the lifespan progression of occupations for adult and older adults at the micro (individual) and macro (population) levels. 3. Apply standardized and non-standardized assessments to develop an occupational profile for adults and older adults with and without disabilities in various contexts. 4. Create and apply occupation-based interventions for adults and older adults using evidence-based practice. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of reimbursement for occupational therapy services for adults and older adults. Prerequisites: Admission to Occupational Therapy doctoral program and successful completion of previous OTD coursework. SP

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6.00

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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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