OTA 201 - Occupational Therapy in Physical Disabilities

1. Describe the etiology and symptoms of physical dysfunction commonly referred to occupational therapy within the various treatment settings.
2. Explain evaluation and treatment techniques commonly utilized with physically impaired clients.
3. Apply the principles of compensation for occupational skills.
4. Adapt selected life tasks and activities to specific physical disabilities.
5. Examine the impact of physical dysfunction to the individual, the family and society.
6. Describe the supervisory guidelines between the occupational therapy assistant and occupational therapist in a physical disabilities setting.
7. Fabricate selected orthotic devices.
8. Describe architectural barriers and modifications for accessibility.
9. Demonstrate effective documentation for occupational therapy services.
10. Employ safety precautions and proper maintenance of tools, equipment and supplies.

1. Evaluation Methods
2. Treatment Planning
3. Documentation
4. Orthopedic Conditions
5. Amputations
6. Spinal Cord Injury
7. Hand Rehabilitation
8. Arthritis
9. Cerebral Vascular Accident
10. Head Trauma
11. Degenerative Diseases
12. Burns
13. Wheelchairs
14. Transfers
15. Splinting
16. Architectural Barriers
17. Activities of Daily Living
18. Adaptive Equipment

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Communication

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