OTH 1012C - Understanding Screening & Assessment in OT Practice

(2 Credit Hours)
(A.S.)

One hour lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of admission to the OTA program, completion of BSC 2086, BSC 2086L, DEP 2004, AMH 1010 or AMH 1020 or POS 1041 ,OTH 1001C, OTH 1014C, OTH 1114C, OTH 1410, OTH 1520C, OTH 1856L, and OTH 1857L.

Corequisites: OTH 1012L This course will teach students the process of screening and evaluation to develop outcome measures related to occupational performance and participation. The student will learn the process of screening and evaluation while clearly defining the role of the OT/OTA. Choosing relevant assessments based on theoretical perspectives, models of practice, frames of reference, and current literature will be incorporated throughout the semester. The student will also learn the process of appraising scholarly articles to better understand evidence-based practice, allowing them to make informed decisions as future practitioners

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