OTA 150 - Peds Concepts & Interventions

Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: PSY 241 and OTA 170
Local Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Local Corequisite: None

Additional Fees: $11.25 Lab

This course provides knowledge and skills needed for working with children from birth through adolescence. Topics include review of normal growth and development, habituation of healthy habits/routines, the role of occupational therapy with caregivers/providers, understanding of common conditions and developmental delays; and the role of occupation in assessment, intervention planning and implementation with pediatric populations. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, implement, and modify appropriate interventions with children in their context and environment to promote engagement in occupation.