OCTH 778 - Central Nervous System Injury and Disorders

2 Credits
This course prepares students to evaluate and treat 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 treatment. 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 778 and OCTH 778L
Co-requisite(s): 5th semester MSOT courses
Prerequisite(s): 4th semester MSOT courses