2017-2018 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

OCTH 520 - Therapeutic Adaptation Enabling Occupation


Credits: Three (3)
Prerequisite: OCTH-305, OCTH-390, OCTH-430, and OCTH-510
Corequisite: OCTH-520L

The course focuses on the use of compensation and adaptation methods for facilitating occupational performance. Students will be introduced to principles of altering task methods, adapting task objectives and modifying contexts as occupational therapy intervention methods. Specific emphasis will be placed on the selection, use and training of low and high assistive technologies available to address the occupational needs of individuals with disabilities.