OCC 6315 - Occupational Therapy LIfe Span Interventions

Credits: 3 hrs

Students in this course will review general pathophysiology, and apply the occupational therapy process for lifespan experiencing dysfunctions related to various systems such as: cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, digestive, urinary, and endocrine. Aspects of human occupational performance that changes from newborn to the aging adulthood and how factors account for those changes will be emphasized. The influences on the lifespan across cultural groups will also be discussed. Students will be given the opportunity to develop competency in evaluation, intervention strategies, and documentation of outcomes for various client populations.
Prerequisite(s): Physiological Factors of Occupation, OCC 5312 - Neurological Basis of Occupation, OCC 5309 - Movement Components of Occupation, OCC 5415 - Foundations and Analysis of Occupational Therapy
Latest Update(s) Approved by Graduate Council: May 7, 2020