OCCT 5400 - General Diagnoses (3)

There are many medical diagnoses that Occupational Therapists must understand in order for the patient or client to be provided with the most efficient and effective therapy interventions. This class will explore common medical, orthopedic and neurological diagnoses that an OT practitioner may encounter daily. The pathophysiology, epidemiology, medical management, alternative treatment (CAM) and the general problems that occupational therapists address will be identified and discussed. Prerequisite(s): OCCT 5180, OCCT 5120, OCCT 5250, OCCT 5251, and OCCT 5254.