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Official Course Syllabi 2020-2021 
    
Official Course Syllabi 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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OTAS 2410 - Advanced Physical Rehabilitation Lecture

Credit Hours: 3.00
Prerequisites: Admission into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program; OTAS 1300, OTAS 1351, OTAS 1361, OTAS 1370, OTAS 1401, OTAS 1420, and OTAS 1450 all with grade C or better

Corequisites: OTAS 2095, OTAS 2350, OTAS 2370, OTAS 2402, OTAS 2425, and OTAS 2450

This course provides the student with knowledge in the theories, protocols and procedures, and application of intervention for clients referred to physical dysfunction in a variety of occupational therapy settings. The course material emphasizes evaluation and screening, intervention applications, and skill building appropriate for the occupational therapy assistant. The course will examine practice models, frame of reference application, and evidenced-based approaches for occupational performance and participation.

Location: Center Campus

Contact Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3
OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate acquired competency through:

  1. The application and analysis of occupational therapy process and frame of references for intervention methods for clients with physical dysfunction.
    1. Utilize the occupational therapy process with physical dysfunction clients.
    2. Occupational therapy screening and evaluation, and intervention with physical dysfunction clients.
    3. The use of occupational therapy practice models utilized with physical dysfunction intervention.
    4. The application of frame of references with physical dysfunction intervention.
    5. Evidence-based practice methods relating clients in physical dysfunction settings.
    6. The roles and responsibilities of the OTA and OT.
  2. Analysis and application of occupational therapy screening and evaluation utilized with clients in physical dysfunction settings.
    1. Apply the screening and evaluation process for ADL assessments, and its application to evidence-based practice.
    2. Apply the screening and evaluation process for range of motion assessments, and its application to evidence-based practice.
      1. a. Active range of motion
      2. b. Passive range of motion
      3. c. Functional range of motion
    3. Apply the screening and evaluation process for functional muscle testing, and its application to evidence-based practice.
    4. Apply the screening and evaluation process of muscle tone, and its application to evidence-based practice.
    5. Apply the screening and evaluation process of activity tolerance, and its application to evidence-based practice.
    6. Apply the screening and evaluation process of balance, and its application to evidence-based practice.
    7. Apply the screening and evaluation process of gross and fine motor coordination, and its application to evidence-based practice.
    8. Apply the screening and evaluation process for sensation, and its application to evidence-based practice.
    9. Apply the screening and evaluation process for cognition, and its application to evidence-based practice.
    10. Apply the screening and evaluation process for perception, and its application to evidence-based practice.
    11. Apply the screening and evaluation process of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL), and its application to evidence-based practice.
    12. Apply the screening and evaluation process for evaluation of work, leisure, and social participation, and its application to evidence-based practice.
  3. Application of occupational therapy intervention utilized with a variety of clients in physical dysfunction settings.
    1. Articulate and apply the purpose and protocols for ADL intervention and its application to occupational performance and participation.
    2. Articulate and apply the purpose of range of motion intervention and its application to occupational performance and participation.
      1. Articulate and demonstrate the relationships and differences in preparatory, purposeful, and occupation-based intervention for range of motion activities.
      2. Analyze a given intervention for grading, application, modification, and expected outcomes of an activity.
      3. Apply and demonstrate knowledge of possible contraindications and precautions of intervention approaches.
    3. Articulate and apply the purpose of muscle strengthening interventions and its application to occupational performance and participation.
      1. Articulate and demonstrate the relationships and differences in preparatory, purposeful, and occupation-based intervention for muscle strengthening activities.
      2. Analyze a given intervention for grading, application, modification, and expected outcomes of an activity.
      3. Apply and demonstrate knowledge of possible contraindications and precautions of intervention approaches.
    4. Articulate and apply the purpose of motor control interventions and its application to occupational performance and participation.
    5. Articulate and apply the purpose of activity tolerance intervention and its application to occupational performance and participation.
      1. Articulate and demonstrate the relationships and differences in preparatory, purposeful, and occupation-based intervention for activity tolerance.
      2. Analyze a given intervention for grading, application, modification, and expected outcomes of an activity.
      3. Apply knowledge of possible contraindications and precautions of intervention approaches.
    6. Articulate and apply the purpose of balance interventions and its application to occupational performance and participation.
      1. Articulate and demonstrate the relationships and differences in preparatory, purposeful, and occupation-based intervention for balance.
      2. Analyze a given intervention for grading, application, modification and expected outcomes of an activity.
      3. Apply and demonstrate knowledge of possible contraindications and precautions of intervention approaches.
    7. Articulate and apply the purpose of gross and fine motor coordination and its application to occupational performance and participation.
      1. Articulate and demonstrate the relationships and differences in preparatory, purposeful, and occupation-based activities for gross and fine motor coordination.
      2. Analyze a given intervention for grading, application, modification, and expected outcomes of an activity.
      3. Apply knowledge of possible contraindications and precautions of intervention approaches.
    8. Articulate and apply the purpose of sensation retraining and compensatory techniques and its application to occupational performance and participation.
      1. Articulate and demonstrate the relationships and differences in preparatory, purposeful, and occupation-based activities for sensation retraining and compensatory techniques.
      2. Analyze a given intervention for grading, application, modification, and expected outcomes of an activity.
      3. Apply knowledge of possible contraindications and precautions of intervention approaches.
    9. Articulate and apply the purpose of cognition retraining and its application to occupational performance and participation.
      1. Articulate and demonstrate the relationships and differences in preparatory, purposeful, and occupation-based intervention methods for cognitive retraining.
      2. Analyze a given intervention for grading, application, modification, and expected outcomes of an activity.
      3. Apply knowledge of possible contraindications and precautions of intervention approaches.
    10. Articulate and apply the purpose of perception intervention and its application to occupational performance and participation.
      1. Articulate and demonstrate the relationships and differences in preparatory, purposeful, and occupation-based intervention methods for perceptual training.
      2. Analyze a given intervention for grading, application, modification, and expected outcomes of an activity.
      3. Apply knowledge of possible contraindications and precautions of intervention approaches.
    11. Articulate and apply the purpose of IADL intervention and its application to occupational performance and participation.
      1. Articulate the analysis of a given intervention for grading, application, modification and outcomes of an activity.
      2. Apply knowledge of possible contraindications and precautions of intervention approaches.
    12. Articulate and apply the purposes of work, leisure, and social participation and its application to occupational performance and participation.
      1. Analyze a given intervention for grading, application, modification and outcomes of an activity.
      2. Articulate knowledge of possible contraindications and precautions of intervention approaches.
  4. Articulating, analyzing, and demonstrating intervention application with a given diagnosis providing evidence and rationale to support selected interventions.
    1. Articulate the analysis of a given intervention for grading, application, modification, and outcomes of an activity.
    2. Articulate knowledge of possible contraindications and precautions of intervention approaches.
    3. Articulate evidence-based practice to support rationale for intervention selection.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

  • 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
  • 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
  • 3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
  • 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
  • 5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
  1. Occupational Therapy Process
    1. Evaluation
      1. Occupational profile
      2. Occupational analysis
    2. Intervention
      1. Planning
      2. Implementation
      3. Re-evaluation
    3. Outcomes
  2. Frame of Reference
    1. Model of Human Occupation
    2. Biomechanical
    3. Occupation adaptation
    4. Person-Environment-Occupation Model
    5. Rehabilitation Model
  3. Models of Practice
    1. Biomechanical approach
    2. Sensorimotor approach
    3. Rehabilitation approach
  4. Practice Considerations in Physical Dysfunction and Clinical Application
    1. Vitals
      1. Blood pressure
      2. Pulse
      3. Respiration
      4. Pulse oximetry
    2. Medical complications
    3. Safety issues
    4. Contraindications and medical precautions
    5. Lab values
    6. Intravenous lines
    7. Oxygen use/nasal cannula
    8. Pressure ulcers
    9. Fall risk
    10. Isolation precautions
    11. Seizure
    12. Indwelling catheters
    13. OSHA and health care employees
    14. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
  5. Acute Care
    1. Screening and evaluation
    2. Intervention
    3. Discharge planning
    4. Current practice trends
  6. Inpatient Rehabilitation (IPR)
    1. Screening and evaluation
    2. Intervention
    3. Discharge planning
    4. Current practice trends
    5. Functional Independence Measure (FIM)
  7. Sub-acute Rehabilitation
    1. Screening and evaluation
    2. Intervention
    3. Discharge planning
    4. Current practice trends
    5.  Minimum data set and resource utilization groups
  8. Outpatient
    1. Screening and evaluation
    2. Intervention
    3. Current trends
  9. Home Health Care
    1. Screening and evaluation
    2. Intervention
    3. Current trends
  10. Methods of Screening and Evaluation, Assessment Tools, and Protocols
    1. ADL
    2. Range of motion
    3. Muscle strength
      1. Functional muscle testing
      2. Manual muscle testing (muscle groups)
    4. Motor control
      1. Neurodevelopmental approach (NDT/Bobath)
      2. Rood approach
      3. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
      4. Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
      5. Brunnstrom approach
    5. Activity tolerance
    6. Balance
      1. Standing
        1. Static and dynamic
      2. Sitting
        1. Static and dynamic
    7. Coordination
    8. Sensation
    9. Cognition
    10. Perception
    11. IADL
    12. Work
    13. Leisure
    14. Social participation
  11. Delineation and Application of Activities and Interventions Methods
    1. Occupational based activities
    2. Purposeful activities
    3. Preparatory activities
    4. Analysis
    5. Grading
    6. Modification
    7. Outcomes
  12. OT Process and Intervention Application in Clinical Practice
    1. Application to a given client diagnosis
    2. Analysis for gradation, application, modification and expected outcomes
    3. Evidence-based support for selected interventions
    4. Contraindications and precautions with intervention approaches
    5. Discharge planning and outcomes

Primary Faculty
Clements, Phyllis
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Primeau, Paula
Dean
Mirijanian, Narine



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