Enabling Occupations: Introduction

Introduction to occupational therapy theory, activity analysis, functional mobility, the PEO model, and applying gross human anatomy to assess movement in occupation.

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  • Explain the process of theory development in occupational therapy and its desired impact and influence on society

  • Provide recommendations and training in techniques to enhance functional mobility, including physical transfers, wheelchair management, and mobility devices

  • Recall primary characteristics of the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) model of occupational therapy

  • Discuss activity analysis in the context of personal occupations.

  • Identify how various functional movements relate to occupational performance.

  • Recall various anatomical structures and medical terminology.

  • Demonstrate introductory assessment, including palpatory skills, related to anatomical movements and structures.

  • Appreciate the physical body as a diverse, self-healing mechanism and value the power of physical contact as a tool for healing

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Declared in Occupational Therapy

  • Declared in Occupational Therapy
OCCTHER 650

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  • Declared in Occupational Therapy

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Provides an introduction to theory development in occupational therapy, activity analysis, functional mobility and one model of occupational therapy practice. Application of knowledge of gross human anatomy to assess movement in the context of occupation.

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Topics

  • Theory development in occupational therapy
  • Activity analysis
  • Functional mobility
  • Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) model
  • Gross human anatomy applied to movement assessment

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  • Theory development in occupational therapy
  • Activity analysis in the context of personal occupations
  • Functional mobility techniques and assessment
  • Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) model
  • Anatomical structures, medical terminology, and palpatory assessment skills

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