OTD-816: Physical Rehabilitation I

Credits 4
Academic Level
OTD

This course is an introduction to occupational therapy practice for clients with physical dysfunction, with a primary focus on populations of rural Appalachia. Theoretical foundations of physical rehabilitation and assessment and evidenced-based treatment in different physical rehabilitation settings will be taught. Using clinical reasoning, students will learn to choose, grade, and adapt treatment for clients with diverse rehabilitation diagnoses. Family and client-centered care including collaborative consultation across a range of settings will be emphasized. This course contains a laboratory component. (Prerequisite- OTD729, OTD733, OTD734, OTD736, OTD739)