Assessment & Treatment for Pediatrics through Adolescence (OCT610)

(05/15/2023-08/07/2023)

Prerequisite Courses

Course	Description	Credits	Course Type Code
BIO530	Fundamentals of Neuroscience	Credits: 3	Crs Type: G
BIO540	Pathophysiology	Credits: 3	Crs Type: G
OCT515	Functional Kinesiology	Credits: 3	Crs Type: A
OCT520	Occupation Development through the Lifespan	Credits: 3	Crs Type: A

Co-Requisite Courses

Course	Description	Credits	Course Type Code
OCT620	OT Services for Pediatrics through Adolescence	3	A
OCT650	Therapeutic Adaptations in Occupational Therapy	3	A

Course Memo

This course will focus on preparing students for clinical practice with pediatric and adolescent populations. Through case scenarios, students will learn how to assess the impact of common conditions on performance skills and participation in occupations and plan best practice intervention strategies appropriate for the setting and context. Implications of relevant legislation mandates, referrals, use of technology and splinting, and current trends in emerging strategies will be explored. Pre-requisites: BIO 520, BIO 530, BIO 540, OCT 520. Co-requisites: OCT 620, OCT 650. Credit: 4 hours. This course is offered in a hybrid format.

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