OCCT - 7116 Foundations of Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practice (3)

Explores the identification, etiology, progression, and prognosis of congenital, developmental, medical, and psychosocial influences upon occupational performance with particular focus on the pediatric population of infants through adolescents. Topics include the exploration of the development and the impact of disability on participation including environmental factors and occupational performance; the influence of policy and legislation; and the implementation of the occupational therapy process for service delivery in various practice settings while utilizing evidence-based practice and occupation-based models and frames of references. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion. Offered Spring semester. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: OCCT-7140.