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CLINICAL AND FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS

OCCTHER 630
Course Description

Highlights anatomical structures and biomechanical principles most relevant to the practice of occupational therapy. Areas of the body deemed most significant to the practice of Occupational Therapy (OT) will be given greater time and explored with greater depth. As critical thinking is an essential component of clinical practice, focus learning on function and thinking through how anatomy influences clinical care, daily occupations, and pathology.

Prerequisties

Declared in Occupational Therapy OTD: Entry Level

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

6

Offered

Not Applicable

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