OTD 7541 Occupations V: Children and Youth
Children and youth standardized and non-standardized assessments and intervention strategies are applied using evidence-based practice and theoretical frameworks. Clinical reasoning is used to evaluate, analyze, diagnose, and provide occupation-based interventions to address client factors, performance patterns, and performance skills for health promotion, compensation, adaptation, and prevention. School-based practice and transitional services are explored. Dysphagia and feeding strategies are assessed through lab experiences. Students explore informatics related to electronic documentation and the use of telehealth. Consumer education and referral to specialists are incorporated into case studies.
Prerequisite
Successful completion of year 1, semester 3 OTD coursework
Offered
Fall, Year 2