OCTA 227 - Physical Dysfunction II

3 Credit(s).

Prepares students in theory and application of occupational therapy treatment for patients with neurological deficits from trauma or disease. Students will develop proficiency in treatment techniques specific to the neurological patient, which may include splinting, physical agent modalities, positioning, adaptative equipment, low technology devices, cognitive re-training, and driver’s education/ re-training. 2 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week; 24 hours Level I fieldwork. Courses offered once a year (fall or spring).

Prerequisite(s): OCTA 226 with a grade of “C” or higher