OT 580. Occupational Dysfunction - Cause and Impact

Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID: 011330 Grading Basis GRD

This course examines the determinants and impact of common health conditions on occupational engagement, participation, health and wellbeing for individuals, groups and populations. Included are heritable conditions, acute and chronic diseases, disability, trauma, and injury across the lifespan to provide a foundation on the prevalence, etiology, pathology and prognosis. Common diagnostic and monitoring procedures, treatments, and the roles of various health professionals in health care settings are explored. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the occupational therapy program and successful completion of all previous courses in the curriculum, or permission of the program director.