OT 110 - Disabling Conditions

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the effects of disease processes including heritable diseases, genetic conditions, mental illness, disability, trauma, and injury on occupational performance.(2018 ACOTE Standard B.3.5)
2. Demonstrate knowledge of concepts of human behavior to include the behavioral sciences, social sciences, and science of occupation.(2018 ACOTE Standard B.1.1)
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the social determinants of health for persons, groups, and populations with or at risk for disabilities and chronic health conditions. This must include an understanding of the epidemiological factors that impact the public health and welfare of populations.(2018 ACOTE Standard B.1.3)
4. Identify and communicate to the occupational therapist the need to refer to specialists both internal and external to the profession, including community agencies.(2018 ACOTE Standard B.4.27)
5. Understand the difference between quantitative and qualitative research studies.(2018 ACOTE Standard B.6.2)
6. Apply scientific evidence, theories, models of practice, and frames of reference that underlie the practice of occupational therapy to guide and inform interventions for persons, groups, and populations in a variety of practice contexts and environments.(2018 ACOTE Standard B.2.1)
7. Explain the role of sociocultural, socioeconomic, and diversity factors, as well as lifestyle choices in contemporary society to meet the needs of persons, groups, and populations (e.g., principles of psychology, sociology, and abnormal psychology).(2018 ACOTE Standard B.1.2)
8. Engage in the consultative process with persons, groups, programs, organizations, or communities in collaboration with inter- and intra-professional colleagues.(2018 ACOTE Standard B.4.19)
9. Utilize clinical reasoning to facilitate occupation-based interventions that address client factors. This must include interventions focused on promotion, compensation, adaptation, and prevention.(2018 ACOTE Standard B.4.3)

A. Diagnosis

B. Definition

C. Etiology

D. Symptoms

E. Systems

F. Prognosis

G. Population

II. Medical treatment

A. Precautions

B. Medications

C. Tests & Procedures

D. Potential referrals

III. Occupational Therapy Process

A. Common Tx settings

B. Common Assessments

C. Common interventions

D. COTA’s role in treatment

IV. Research and presentation of identified disabling conditions.

V. Research and presentation of topics related to health promotion for specific populations.

Active Learning: 40-50%

Demonstration: 10 - 15%

Group Work: 15 - 25%