OT 523 - Occupational Performance IV: Geriatrics

This course will provide students with the knowledge, skills and professional behaviors to implement occupation based practice in current and emerging area of service delivery in the area of geriatric occupational therapy. Best practice will be emphasized through critical thinking skills and the use of scientific inquiry and research. Techniques, strategies, and practical skills for the promotion of health and participation utilizing engagement in occupations that are meaningful to clients will be reinforced during weekly lab sessions and refined during concurrent level I fieldwork experience. OT majors only. Prerequisite OT 527. Corequisite OT 583. Offered: Spring

Credits: 3

Program Graduate