OTA 200 - Adult and Geriatric Occupations (3 Credits)

This course introduces students to physical dysfunctions that can affect adult and geriatric individuals. The emphasis is developmental and focuses on the skills necessary for prevention, remediation, compensation, adaptation, participation and return to health through occupations across the lifespan. Orthopedic and neurological dysfunctions and disabilities are reviewed. Areas covered include arthritis, hip fractures, joint replacements, amputations, spinal cord injuries, hand injuries, burns, cardiac dysfunction and pulmonary dysfunction. Lecture Hours: 26. Laboratory Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): OTA 170 and OTA 175 or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $60. Laboratory Fee: $25. Usually offered in the fall.