Description
Explores occupational therapy practice with adults and older adults related to wellness, rehabilitation, and disease
management. Focus on the occupational therapy process including evaluation, intervention, and outcomes. Analysis of
legislation, liability, documentation, billing and reimbursement, advocacy, ethical issues, and intra-professional and
inter-professional procedures related to the aging population are addressed. Students will examine the impact of aging
on occupational performance and well-being. Course meets online asynchronous. Lab applies clinical reasoning and
hands-on skills for adult and geriatric occupational therapy practice. Students will develop intervention strategies for
enhancing independence in aging populations. Skills include home safety assessments, adaptive equipment use, and
case-based simulations. Lab course meets face to face.
Credits: 4.0