OTA 150

Occupational Therapy Process and Practice in Developmental Disabilities and Pediatric Conditions

This course introduces developmental disabilities and common conditions of children and adolescents referred for occupational therapy treatment. The scope of occupational therapy, the types of practice settings, and the role of the occupational therapy assistant in pediatrics and developmental disabilities are also covered. Common frames of references, evaluation tools and procedures, and intervention strategies used in pediatric occupational therapy practice are presented.

Units: 2.5

Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB