Academic Catalog

OTD 620 Foundations of OT

This course provides an overview of various foundational skills in occupational therapy practice. Knowledge and skills developed include therapeutic use of self, interviewing skills, working with other professionals, professional reasoning, basic examination and palpation techniques, standard precautions and infection control, transfers, body mechanics, introduction to wheelchair management. An overview of the standards of practice for occupational therapy and an introduction to documentation standards is presented.

Credits

3