OTA-260 Clinical Reasoning/Occupational Performance Patterns I: Pediatric/ Adolescence Conditions

Introduction to pediatric/adolescent development and health conditions in relation to occupational performance, participation, and holistic well-being. Impact of normal/impaired development on occupational performance. Observation skill development. Introduction to screenings/assessments, evidence-based compensatory/occupation-based intervention strategies. Introduction to feeding and eating performance/interventions, safe positioning/handling techniques, and assistive technologies/systems. Continuation of development of the teaching-learning process and effective interaction through verbal/nonverbal communication. Exploration of the occupational therapy process within the context of legislative policies; health care, education, community and other social systems; and documentation that communicates rationale for reimbursement.

Credits

3