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Identify and apply understanding of skeletal and neuromuscular systems, locating selected bones, bony landmarks, joints, muscle origins/insertions/innervations, and functional applications to occupations and the biomechanics of human motion. Application of ergonomic principles to body mechanics, lifting, and prevention education for OT practitioners and other professionals. Competency in selected assessments and clinical therapeutic applications.

Continuation of introduction to models, theories, frames of reference, and applications in guiding selection of occupations and activities. Exploration of student's own occupational history including values clarification and cultural and spiritual influences and meanings. Development of critical thinking in performing occupation based activity analysis, developing goal-directed activities, modifications, grading, and adapting, and ensuring safety precautions through therapeutic media towards OT goal directed outcomes. Introduction to individual/group teaching-learning processes and building a therapeutic relationship and therapeutic use of self with diverse client populations in socio-cultural appropriate contexts.

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.

Continuation of the historical overview of occupational therapy practice and human occupational performance and mental health across the life span. Development of understanding/application of practice models, sound judgement in regards to safety of self/others, response strategies to symptoms/behaviors, support for spiritual and sociocultural client needs in relation to participation and well-being, therapeutic use of self, and therapeutic process in both individual and group intervention. Further exploration of the occupational therapy process within the context of legislative policies and disparity in the receipt of services; varied practice settings, including emerging practice areas; and documentation that communicates rationale for reimbursement.