Credits:
3
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with knowledge and skills required by an OTA. The emphasis will be on rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions. The student will demonstrate safe handling, positioning and transfer techniques. The use of assistive devices, splints and technology used to maximize independent function will be explored. In addition to joint range of motion and muscle strengthening; joint protection and work simplification will be covered. The student will become familiar with ADL/IADL training, accessibility issues and vocational rehabilitation.