OT 210 - Physical Disabilities

Credit Hours: 2

Study of various conditions found in a physical disabilities setting to include neuromuscular, orthopedic, cardiac and neurological. Terminology relative to these areas will be covered.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

define and describe OT terminology specific to medical conditions described in this course;
describe global social issues and prevailing health/welfare needs of populations with or at risk for disabilities and chronic conditions;
recognize the effects of heritable diseases, genetic conditions, disability, trauma, and injury to physical and mental health and occupational performance of the individual; and
discuss deficits in performance skills or clinical manifestations of a diagnosis that result in OT treatment interventions.

Prerequisites: BI 152/BI 153, OT 160
Corequisites: OT 209
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