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
4
Course Competencies
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Examine the OT service delivery models for physical disabilitiesAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaidentify areas of practice within OT practicerelate the domain of OT to the physical rehab systemarticulate the unique role of the OT physical rehab systemcompare the physical rehab system with educational and family systemscompare the legislative provisions by age groupdescribe how telehealth technology and virtual environments are used in the setting
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Gather data for the purpose of physical rehab screening and evaluationAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaidentify appropriate screening tools, assessments and checklists for physical rehab practicegather evaluation data in the areas of occupational performance, behaviors and skills within the context of the clientassess and monitor vital signs
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Administer physical rehab assessments based on patient (client) profileAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriademonstrate use of standardized and nonstandardized assessmentcompare results with norm-reference dataidentify problem areas requiring treatment interventionprioritize problem areas requiring treatment intervention
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Implement interventions to support occupationsAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriademonstrate selection of modalities e.g., temperature, etc.demonstrate selection of therapeutic exercise relative to occupationdemonstrate selection of assistive technology to support occupational performanceselect the correct equipment and materialsperform all critical steps in the right orderfollow safety proceduresverbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
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Demonstrate documentation skills related to physical disability practiceAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaprepare a variety of documents including daily treatment notes, intervention plan, etc.document measurable intervention goalsrecords include accurate and complete datautilize correct terminology including medical terminology, Practice Framework, approved abbreviations, etc.communicate the need and rationale for occupational therapy servicesconclusions and recommendations are logical, accurate, and feasiblearticulate the role of the OTA in discharge planningexplore documentation in different practice settings examine the use of electronic documentation systems
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Demonstrate physical disability interventions related to biomechanical approachAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriademonstrate skills such as: range of motion, therapeutic exercise, joint mobilization, myofacial release, kinesiotapingdemonstrate skills of edema and pain managementanalyze the use of orthotic devices appropriate to the biomechanical treatment approachdemonstrate interventions related to orthopedic conditions such as: amputee, arthritis, burns, cumulative trauma disorder, fractures, hand injury, hip, knee, peripheral nerve injury, prosthetics etc.demonstrate treatment interventions and appropriate use of assistive technologies relative to occupational performance, behaviors and skills such as ADL, IADLadapt environments for an individual’s optimal occupational performance
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Demonstrate physical disability interventions related to motor learning/motor control approachesAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriademonstrate skills such as: inhibition and facilitation techniques, positioning, etc.demonstrate skills of edema and pain managementanalyze the use of orthotic devices appropriate to motor learning/motor control approachesdemonstrate interventions related to neurological conditions such as: cerebrovascular accident, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson disease, multiple sclerosis etc.demonstrate treatment interventions and appropriate use of assistive technologies relative to occupational performance, behaviors and skills such as ADL, IADLadapt environments for an individual’s optimal occupational performance
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Demonstrate physical disability interventions related to rehabilitative approachAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriademonstrate skills such as: ADL, IADL, transfers, positioning, mobilityuse compensatory strategies to facilitate participation in occupationanalyze the use of adaptive equipment appropriate to the rehabilitative treatment approachdemonstrate interventions and appropriate use of assistive technologies related to rehabilitative approach such as: home assessment, home management, community reintegrationcomplete documentation such as Functional Index Measure (FIM), checklists, evaluation, home assessment, and progress notesadapt environments for an individual’s optimal occupational performance
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Demonstrate physical disability interventions related to functional cognitionAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaplan intervention relative to the results of a cognitive assessmentselect activities and appropriate assistive technologies relative to the level of the client's processing and communication skillsrecognize safety issues related to cognitive limitationsadapt environments for an individual’s optimal occupational performance
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Demonstrate physical disability interventions related to visual/perceptual skillsAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaplan intervention relative to the results of a visual perceptual assessmentselect activities and appropriate assistive technologies relative to the level of the client's sensiomotor and communication skillsrecognize the safety issues related to visual perceptual limitationsadapt environments for an individual’s optimal occupational performance
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Fabricate an orthotic deviceAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriademonstrate principles of splintingcreate or adapt a splint patternfabricate a splintassess fitadapt the splintrecommend splinting supplies, vendors and resources according to the client's needs (prefabricated splints)
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Use ergonomic principles to modify environments and processesAssessment StrategiesOral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill AssessmentCriteriaapply universal design principlesevaluate a workspacesuggest modifications to meet ergonomic principlesexplore cumulative trauma prevention strategies