OCTH 777 - Occupational Performance of Individuals with Neurological Conditions

2 Credits
This course prepares students to evaluate and provide occupational therapy interventions for persons with neurologic disorders. The structure and function of the central nervous system and the pathophysiology of neurological conditions (introduced in previous courses) will be reviewed and reinforced in the context of evaluation and intervention. Neuromotor-based frameworks will be introduced as a guide for analysis, documentation, and intervention. Students will use clinical reasoning to create intervention plans integrating co-existing complications in mental functions such as loss of memory, confusion, and aggression. Intervention plans developed by students will embody the principles of human occupation by emphasizing participation in daily life activities and engagement in meaningful occupations. Students will use critical reasoning to develop transfer/discharge plans which comply with service and reimbursement guidelines and mandates. Review of the literature focusing on best-practice interventions will be an integral part of this course.

Grade Note(s): All component co-requisites must be repeated if a failing grade is received in any one of them. The lecture and lab (L) components of each OCTH course must be successfully completed with a B- or better during the same semester.
Component Co-requisite(s): OCTH 777L
Prerequisite(s): 3^rd semester MSOT courses
Co-requisite(s): 4th semester MSOT courses