CLINICAL CONDITIONS I
An in-depth look at the most common clinical diagnoses relevant to occupational therapy practice with an adolescent and adult population. Covers diagnoses particularly found in physical disability contexts.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Declared in Occupational Therapy OTD Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Recognize primary characteristics of various medical and surgical conditions relative to occupational therapy practice. Audience: Graduate 2. Identify how different medical conditions impact occupational performance. Audience: Graduate 3. Demonstrate sound judgment in regard to safety of self and others and adhere to safety regulations throughout the occupational therapy process as appropriate to the setting and scope of practice. This must include the ability to assess and monitor vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory status, and temperature) to ensure that the client is stable for intervention. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Recognize primary characteristics of various medical and surgical conditions relative to occupational therapy practice. Audience: Graduate 2. Identify how different medical conditions impact occupational performance. Audience: Graduate 3. Demonstrate sound judgment in regard to safety of self and others and adhere to safety regulations throughout the occupational therapy process as appropriate to the setting and scope of practice. This must include the ability to assess and monitor vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory status, and temperature) to ensure that the client is stable for intervention. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027