OTA 102 - Occupational Therapy Skill/Lifespan

3 Credit Hours

This course presents information on the occupation-based viewpoint of human development and performance throughout all life stages with an emphasis on the factors that influence daily participation and optimal performance of desired life tasks. In addition, this course will discuss the impact of disease or disability, cultural influences, public policy, and contextual environments on human occupations and family systems. This course introduces the student to various assessment tools used by occupational therapy practitioners throughout the life span. Students will learn how prevention of disease and promotion of wellness impact persons’ fuction throughout the life span.

Prerequisites: Admission to OTA Program. See OTA Program Pathway for coursework requirements.
Repeatable: Y