OTAP 2520 - Pediatrics

Credit hours: 5 4 lecture hours, 3 lab hours

Prerequisites: Successful completion of OTAP 1110; ALH 118; OTAP 1210; OTAP 1220; OTAP 1240; OTAP 1320; OTAP 1340; OTAP 1510; and OTAP 1520 or permission of instructor

Course Description:
The course introduces students to the physical pathologies/developmental disabilities commonly seen in pediatric occupational therapy practice. Topics include family dynamics, occupational performance, context, task analysis, assessment, treatment planning, clinical observation, clinical reasoning, and documentation.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of typical and atypical human development, including influence of reflexes on movement
Apply knowledge of task analysis, grading in selection of interventions to promote occupational performance in pediatric population
Describe basic features of models of practice and contextual factors that influence pediatric occupational therapy
Accurately administer standardized assessments commonly used in pediatric occupational therapy practice
Articulate the role of the OTA in the supervisory relationship in various pediatric practice settings