Mar 28, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

OTAP 2210 - OT Int. and Tx: Peds



Credit hours: 2

Prerequisites: OTAP 1340, OTAP 1350, OTAP, 1360, OTAP 1370, OTA 1380, OTAP 1240, or by permission of instructor

Course Description:
This course will address limitations and obstacles to occupational engagement (self-care, play, school) for persons from birth to age 22. Common diagnoses, evaluation methods, and treatment environments will be presented. Treatment for areas of occupation (ADL, IADL, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation), considering performance skills, performance patterns, client factors and context will be reviewed. Students will be required to develop applications for enabling function and well-being

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

  1. Understand the effects of heritable diseases, genetic conditions, disability, trauma, and injury to the physical and mental health and occupational performance of the pediatric individual and demonstrate task analysis in order to implement the intervention plan
  2. Describe basic features of theories, models of practice, and frames of reference used with Pediatric models of health care, education, community, and social systems as they are used in occupational therapy.
  3. Gather and share data for the purpose of screening and evaluation, monitoring, and reassessment though administration of selected assessments and observation to recommend to the occupational therapist the need for continued modification, or termination of OT services.
  4. Assist with the development of preparatory and occupation based activities and intervention plans/strategies. Select and provide direct occupational therapy interventions and procedures to enhance safety, health, wellness, and occupational performance.
  5. In collaboration with the occupational therapist, explain, and provide development, remediation, and compensation, for physical mental, cognitive, perceptual, neuromuscular, behavioral skills, and sensory functions while training others in techniques and precautions. Adapt, grade, and modify the environment, tools, materials, occupations, and intervention approaches to reflect the changing needs of the pediatric individual.
  6. Enable feeding and eating performance and train others in precautions, techniques, and use of appropriate home and community programming to support performance in the clients’ natural environment and participation in all contexts relevant to the client