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10-514-189OT Phys Rehab Practice

Course Information

Description

Explores interventions relative to major physical disability diagnoses seen in OT practice. Evaluation, treatment interventions, , assistive technology and documentation are emphasized relative to the biomechanical, neurodevelopmental and rehabilitative approaches to practice.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Examine the OT service delivery models for physical disabilities

Assessment Strategies

through an oral, written or graphic assessment

Criteria

you identify areas of practice within OT practice

you relate the domain of OT to the physical rehab system

you articulate the unique role of the OT physical rehab system

you compare the physical rehab system with educational and family systems

you compare the legislative provisions by age group
Gather data for the purpose of physical rehab screening and evaluation

Assessment Strategies

through a case study

in class discussion

Criteria

you identify appropriate screening tools, assessments and checklists for physical rehab practice

you gather evaluation data in the areas of occupational performance, behaviors and skills within the context of the client

you assess and monitor vital signs
Administer physical rehab assessments based on patient (client) profile

Assessment Strategies

in the laboratory with fellow student

in oral, written or graphic assessment

given a case study

Criteria

you demonstrate use of standardized and nonstandardized assessment

you compare results with norm-reference data

you identify problem areas requiring treatment intervention

you prioritize problem areas requiring treatment intervention
Implement preparatory activities for occupation-based treatment

Assessment Strategies

in the laboratory with fellow student

role playing treatment intervention

in oral, written or graphic assessment

Criteria

you demonstrate selection of modalities e.g., temperature, etc.

you demonstrate selection of therapeutic exercise relative to occupation

you demonstrate selection of assistive technology to support occupational performance

you select the correct equipment and materials

you perform all critical steps in the right order

you follow safety procedures

you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
Demonstrate documentation skills related to physical disability practice

Assessment Strategies

using the forms provided

in the presentation of conclusions and recommendations

based on observation of recorded events - data provided from video, case study etc.

Criteria

you document treatment goals

records include accurate and complete data

records are formatted according to organizational specifications

records show correct use and spelling of professional/technical terminology

records include diagrams and charts (when present or needed) that are accurately labeled and or completed

records are signed and dated

conclusions and recommendations are logical, accurate, and feasible

you articulate the role of the OTA in discharge planning
Demonstrate physical disability interventions related to biomechanical approach

Assessment Strategies

with a case study using biomechanical approach

through written, oral or graphic assessment

in lab with fellow students

Criteria

you demonstrate skills such as: range of motion, therapeutic exercise, joint mobilization, myofacial release, kinesiotaping

you demonstrate skills of edema and pain management

you analyze the use of orthotic devices appropriate to the biomechanical treatment approach

you demonstrate interventions related to orthopedic conditions such as: amputee, arthritis, burns, cumulative trauma disorder, fractures, hand injury, hip, knee, peripheral nerve injury, prosthetics etc.

you demonstrate treatment interventions and appropriate use of assistive technologies relative to occupational performance, behaviors and skills such as ADL, IADL

you adapt environments for an individual’s optimal occupational performance
Demonstrate physical disability interventions related to motor learning/motor control approaches

Assessment Strategies

with a case study using the motor learning/motor control approach

through written, oral or graphic assessment

in lab with fellow students

Criteria

you demonstrate skills such as: inhibition and facilitation techniques, positioning, etc.

you demonstrate skills of edema and pain management

you analyze the use of orthotic devices appropriate to motor learning/motor control approaches

you demonstrate interventions related to neurological conditions such as: cerebrovascular accident, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson disease, multiple sclerosis etc.

you demonstrate treatment interventions and appropriate use of assistive technologies relative to occupational performance, behaviors and skills such as ADL, IADL

you adapt environments for an individual’s optimal occupational performance
Demonstrate physical disability interventions related to rehabilitative approach

Assessment Strategies

with a case study using rehabilitative approach

through written, oral or graphic assessment

in lab with fellow students

Criteria

you demonstrate skills such as: ADL, IADL, transfers, positioning, mobility

you use compensatory strategies to facilitate participation in occupation

you analyze the use of adaptive equipment appropriate to the rehabilitative treatment approach

you demonstrate interventions and appropriate use of assistive technologies related to rehabilitative approach such as: home assessment, home management, community reintegration

you complete documentation such as:Functional Index Measure (FIM), checklists, evaluation, home assessment, progress notes

you adapt environments for an individual’s optimal occupational performance
Demonstrate physical disability interventions related to functional cognition

Assessment Strategies

through written, oral or graphic assessment

in lab with fellow students

Criteria

you plan intervention relative to the results of a cognitive assessment

you select activities and appropriate assistive technologies relative to the level of the client's processing and communication skills

you recognize safety issues related to cognitive limitations

you adapt environments for an individual’s optimal occupational performance
Demonstrate physical disability interventions related to visual/perceptual skills

Assessment Strategies

through written, oral or graphic assessment

in lab with fellow students

Criteria

you plan intervention relative to the results of a visual perceptual assessment

you select activities and appropriate assistive technologies relative to the level of the client's sensiomotor and communication skills

you recognize the safety issues related to visual perceptual limitations

you adapt environments for an individual’s optimal occupational performance
Fabricate an orthotic device

Assessment Strategies

through written, oral or graphic assessment

in lab with fellow students

by constructing a minimum of one orthotic device

Criteria

you demonstrate principles of splinting

you create or adapt a splint pattern

you fabricate a splint

you assess fit

you adapt the splint

you recommend splinting supplies, vendors and resources according to the client's needs (prefabricated splints)
Use ergonomic principles to modify environments and processes

Assessment Strategies

through oral, written or graphic assessment

in the classroom, home or workplace

Criteria

you apply universal design principles

you evaluate a workspace

you suggest modifications to meet ergonomic principles

you explore cumulative trauma prevention strategies