10-514-190OT Pediatric Practice
Course Information
Description
Explores interventions relative to major pediatric diagnoses seen in OT practice. Evaluation, treatment interventions, assistive technology and documentation are emphasized within the context of the child's occupations.
Total Credits
4
Course Competencies
  1. Examine the service delivery models for OT within pediatrics
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify areas of practice within OT practice
    relate the domain of OT to the pediatric system
    articulate the unique role of the OT to the pediatric system
    compare the educational system with medical and family systems
    compare the legislative provisions by age group
    describe how telehealth technology and virtual environments are used in the setting

  2. Develop interventions for hand function
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    select appropriate activities and assistive technologies based on identified goal
    implement selected activities
    justify the rationale for choosing the activity
    demonstrate patterns of grasp and hand manipulation
    recognize development of hand function relative to tool use
    incorporate handwriting programs into interventions
    adapt environments for an individual’s optimal occupational performance

  3. Perform safe feeding, eating, and swallowing interventions
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    describe normal oral development
    demonstrate interventions for oral sensory problems as they affect feeding skills
    demonstrate interventions and appropriate use of assistive technologies for feeding and eating
    articulate interventions to enhance the child's ability to participate in mealtime routines
    adapt environments for an individual’s optimal occupational performance

  4. Promote development of childhood occupations
    Assessment Strategies
    through oral, written or graphic assessment
    Criteria
    you select interventions and assistive technologies that promote the typical developmental sequences
    you use context information to guide interventions
    you identify impact of physical and psychosocial conditions in childhood occupations
    you examine various frames of reference guide intervention and impact the OTA's role
    you adapt environments for an individual’s optimal occupational performance

  5. Administer pediatric/school screening and assessment instruments as appropriate to the role of the OTA
    Assessment Strategies
    by demonstrating skills as specified by the instructor
    oral, written, graphic assessments
    Criteria
    you describe the purpose of a screening and evaluation tools
    you document observations of child's skills and behavior
    you administer at least one standardized test
    you compare norm referenced and criterion referenced assessments

  6. Implement treatment interventions related to visual and perceptual skills
    Assessment Strategies
    perform oral, written, graphic assessments
    Criteria
    you identify the normal sequence of oculomotor development
    you describe the impact of visual perceptual deficits on occupational performance
    you select, grade and adapt activities and assistive technologies related to identified therapeutic goals
    you adapt environments for an individual’s optimal occupational performance

  7. Implement treatment interventions related to cognitive skills
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    describe the normal sequence of cognition
    select, grade and adapt interventions and assistive technologies based on cognitive deficits
    identify interventions for the cognitive frames of reference
    adapt environments for an individual’s optimal occupational performance

  8. Demonstrate selected interventions related to sensory skills
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    describe normal sensory development
    demonstrate interventions and appropriate use of assistive technologies for sensory problems as they affect occupational performance
    identify interventions for the sensory integrative frame of reference
    adapt environments for an individual’s optimal occupational performance

  9. Demonstrate selected interventions related to motor skills
    Assessment Strategies
    oral, written or graphic assessments
    Criteria
    you describe normal motor development
    you demonstrate interventions and appropriate use of assistive technologies for motor problems as they affect occupational performance
    you identify interventions for the motor frames of reference
    you adapt environments for an individual’s optimal occupational performance

  10. Demonstrate selected interventions related to behavioral skills
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    compare and contrast developmental sequence related to behavior
    demonstrate behavioral management techniques and appropriate use of assistive technologies as they affect occupational performance
    identify interventions for the behavioral frames of reference
    adapt environments for an individual’s optimal occupational performance

  11. Demonstrate documentation skills related to pediatric practice
    Assessment Strategies
    through completion of documentation tasks using case study, video, observations or other means
    through oral, written or graphic assessments
    Criteria
    you complete screens, checklists, standardized formats for the pediatric population
    you contribute oral or written information to the IFSP (Individual Family Service Plan) and the IEP (Individual Education Plan)
    you contribute written documentation for third party payer reimbursement
    you write components of a pediatric intervention plan

  12. Demonstrate documentation skills related to pediatric practice
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    prepare a variety of documents including daily treatment notes, intervention plan, etc.
    document measurable intervention goals
    records include accurate and complete data
    utilize correct terminology including medical terminology, Practice Framework, approved abbreviations, etc.
    communicate the need and rationale for occupational therapy services
    conclusions and recommendations are logical, accurate, and feasible
    articulate the role of the OTA in discharge planning
    explore documentation in different practice settings
    examine the use of electronic documentation systems
    contribute oral or written information to the IFSP (Individual Family Service Plan) and the IEP (Individual Education Plan