The purpose of this course is to provide the student with knowledge, skills and competencies required by an OTA. It prepares students to safely and effectively implement and monitor treatment plans under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist. The emphasis will be on rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions, hand injuries and burns. The student will demonstrate safe handling, positioning and transfer techniques. Evaluation and intervention in the area of vocational rehab/return to work will be explored. Accessibility issues will be reviewed. The use of assistive devices, splints and assistive technology used to maximize independent function will be implemented during ADL/IADL training. In addition to joint range of motion and muscle strengthening, joint protection and work simplification will be applied.
Credits:
3