| OTA 224 examines occupational therapy concepts to improve occupational performance for the elderly as they age at home and in the community. This course focuses on demographic trends, theories of aging, common conditions and occupational therapy practice models. The influence of lifestyle on health and wellness, as well as, public policy and advocacy for the elderly will be examined. The role of the COTA working with families and caregivers to delivery services for the elderly who face a variety of challenges due to aging or disability will be discussed. Best practice strategies for the prevention of injury and promotion of health in a variety of settings to address quality of life issues will be explored. |
Class Details
Credits: 2
Prereq: Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant program and a grade of C or higher in HLTH 118 and a grade of C or higher in PHYL 141/141L/142/142L and a grade of C or higher in HLTH 290/L; and a grade of C or higher in MATH 100 or higher-level mathematics course; and a grade of C or higher in ENG 100 or ESL 100 or higher-level English course; and a grade of C or higher in OTA 110 and a grade of C or higher in OTA 111 and a grade of C or higher in OTA 112 and a grade of C or higher in OTA 112L and a grade of C or higher in OTA 125 and a grade of C or higher in OTA 126 and a grade of C or higher in OTA 161 and a grade of C or higher in OTA 161L and a grade of C or higher in OTA 172 and a grade of C or higher in OTA 236 and a grade of C or higher in OTA 236L and a grade of C or higher in OTA 237 and a grade of C or higher in OTA 237L and a grade of C or higher in OTA 232 and a grade of C or higher in OTA 233., Coreq: OTA 249 and OTA 224L and OTA 249L and OTA 270.
Courses: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (OTA)
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