Description
This course is the first in a series of two courses which provide students the opportunity to explore,
understand, and explain occupational therapy practice relative to physical disabilities. Students will begin to
examine the adult clinical conditions and the impact of health, disease, injury, and disability on occupational
performance and participation. An emphasis will be placed on the life cycle issues and adult occupations,
occupational performance, techniques, service delivery systems and policies relevant to adults with physical
disabilities. Quality of life is presented as an integral to providing effective occupational therapy services
and will be woven throughout the coursework as being meaningful in OT service delivery. Additional focus
includes the continued development and refinement of activity analysis skills. This course involves integrated
lab experiences which provide students opportunities to learn, practice, and demonstrate clinical skills, including