2010-2011 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
OT 610 - Professional Competencies-Mechanics
Third in a series designed to develop the technical skills that constitute occupational therapy practice. Focuses on the skills necessary for basic splinting, casting, and other mechanics of treatment with clients. Includes an introduction to materials, methods, and rationale for the use of mechanics in treatment, laboratory practice on positioning, splinting, casting, the appropriate use of assistive technology, the grading of occupations, appropriate documentation, collaborating with client, making client referrals. (2-0-2) Offered winter semester. Prerequisites: OT 510; Co-requisites: OT 615 and OT 620.
Credits: 3