OT 712 - Pathological Conditions

2 Credit(s)

This course provides an overview of a variety of pathological conditions that are typically referred for occupational therapy assessment or intervention. The course is designed to apply the concepts and knowledge students learn in Anatomy and Foundations in Occupational Therapy Practice and to facilitate an appreciation of secondary conditions manifested as a result of the client’s status and culture and the link between disease/disability and occupational therapy. The course covers congenital anomalies; physical disabilities and secondary conditions (e.g., spinal cord injury, brain injury, CVA, Parkinson’s disease); acquired pathological conditions; nerve and plexus injuries, fractures, and dislocations; pathologic states associated with aging; cardiovascular disease; and behavioral health disorders.
Prerequisite(s): PT 708/OT 708.