OTA 240 — Geriatric Occupational Therapy (3 Credits, Fall)
Introduction to the etiology, symptoms, prognosis, and treatment of common geriatric disorders and their impact on occupational performance areas and components. Frames of reference, intervention theories, and techniques are discussed. Applying concepts learned in previous clinical courses, in-class sessions emphasize the application of theory to treatment techniques for specific conditions. This course provides the student with a greater depth of understanding of the disabilities that affect the older adult and geriatric population, with emphasis upon assessment, treatment, and remediation of those disabilities and the effects of aging. The role of the occupational therapy assistant in treatment is included with a focus on the techniques used to modify daily functional activities through environmental assessments and modification, transfer training, and the use of assistive technology. PREREQ: OTA 130 , OTA 155 , OTA 175 , OTA 210 , and OTA 210L with a grade of C or higher. COREQ: OTA 180 , OTA 215 , OTA 215L , and OTA 231 . (3 lecture hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credits)