OTA 102 - Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics

1. Describe the role of occupational therapy in pediatrics, including service delivery models and work settings.
2. Describe the processes of normal development in the areas of physical, cognitive, perceptual, psychosocial, and sensory integrative functioning.
3. Describe selected pediatric diagnoses commonly referred to occupational therapy.
4. Explain evaluation and treatment techniques commonly utilized in an occupational therapy pediatric setting.
5. Adapt selected life tasks and activities for patients with developmental disabilities.
6. Describe the supervisory guidelines between the occupational therapy assistant and the occupational therapist in various pediatric settings.
7. Analyze an activity, gradation and adaptation for each activity component.
8. List the components of play and the implications for health and occupational therapy intervention.
9. Discuss multicultural factors and the role of the family in treatment of pediatric conditions.
10. Utilize safety precautions and maintenance of tools, equipment and supplies.
11. Synthesize occupational therapy documentation reflective of interventions in pediatric practice.

1. Pediatric practice settings
2. Normal development
3. Diversity factors
4. Pediatric conditions
5. Pediatric evaluations
6. Treatment approaches
7. Assistive technology
8. Activity analysis
9. Adaptive equipment
10. Scientific-based research
11. Treatment activities
12. Documentation

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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