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Fall 2023
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| OTAH 122 - PED/ADOLESCENT CLINICAL COND |
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Prerequisites: OTAH 101 - Introduction to OT
OTAH 102 - Stages of Human Development
Co-requisites:BIOL 125 – Human Anatomy & Physiology II
OTAH 120 - Pediatric/Adolescent OTA
OTAH 121 - Pediatric/Adolescent Fieldwork I
This course focuses on the clinical conditions, including the various illnesses, diseases, diagnoses, and afflictions, specifically found in the pediatric and adolescent population. An example of some of the clinical conditions that will be explored and dissected include, but are not limited to, Cerebral Palsy (CP), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophy, Meninigitis, Rett Syndrome, Prater-Willie Syndrome, CHARGE Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome, Hydrocephalus, Microcephalus, Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia, Sensory Processing Dysfunction (SPD), and Autism Spectrum Disorders. General fine and gross motor, and speech and language delays will also be covered as they pertain to the pediatric and adolescent population. Upon completion of this course the OTA student will be expected to demonstrate an efficient understanding of the etiology, manifestation, types, methods of diagnosis, treatment, and expected outcome/prognosis for each clinical condition. Students will also be expected to demonstrate a grasp of the role of OT, and more specifically that of the OTA, in the treatment of the various clinical conditions. A combination of instructional tools, group discussions, student presentations, reflection, and case studies will be used as teaching tools.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Academic Schedule Types: Lecture Business Health Sci Library Division Health Science Education Department Course Attributes: Free Elective  View Textbook Info
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