OT in Physical Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology

3 units

This course explores the person, environment, and occupation factors that influence occupational performance of adults and older adults in outpatient settings. Students evaluate these factors, interpret findings, and design components of intervention plans using applicable theories, models, frames of reference and best evidence. Students will be exposed to a variety of Assistive Technology to enable occupational performance. Mechanisms for reimbursement, re-evaluation, and discharge planning as applicable to outpatient rehabilitation practice settings are addressed.