OT 519 - Special Topics in Occupational Therapy I

(2 credits)

Advanced knowledge from academic, administrative, and/or clinical management perspectives in occupational therapy area of specialty. Utilize clinical reasoning to facilitate occupation-based interventions that address client factors. This must include interventions focused on promotion, compensation, adaptation, and prevention. Topics can include: advanced pediatric feeding issues/interventions, sensory integration, advanced upper extremity rehabilitation, upper extremity modalities and interventions, wellness and well-being, vision therapy, women’s health, dementia care, cancer care, advanced school-based and early intervention considerations, advanced acute care, among others. This course will be offered twice (in module 1 and module 2). Students will select topics based on interests and availability. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Summer I and Fall I coursework. Spring.