2010-2011 Academic Catalog 
    
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2010-2011 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

OCTH 520 - THERAPEUTIC ADAPTATION ENABLING OCCUPATION


Credits: Three
Prerequisite: OCTH 305, OCTH 390, OCTH 430, OCTH 510; Minimum grade C in all prerequisite courses
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.