In this course, common practices and preparatory methods are examined in relation to the client's occupational performance. Topics include special care units, functional mobility (transfers, ambulation, and wheelchairs), assistive dressing, and physical agent modalities. Application to case studies examines the need for common assistive technology and environmental modifications. In physical rehabilitation skills, lab experiences include the practice of safe patient handling techniques related to basic mobility and dressing skills, including use of common adaptive equipment and techniques. In the physical agent modality lab, experiences include demonstration of safe application of thermal and electrical modalities as preparatory methods for occupational therapy treatment.
OTH 507 and OTH 515