Introduction to OT Assessment

3 units

This course focuses on developing knowledge and skills in the selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of standardized and non-standardized occupational therapy screens assessments. Students will learn to be independent in their ability to read and utilize assessment manuals, understand their psychometric properties as available, and use them to efficiently administer and interpret a variety of occupational therapy screens/assessments throughout the lifespan. Clinical reasoning in relationship to assessment will be emphasized and begin to be developed and throughout this course.