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2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

OT 6415 - Medically-Based Pediatric Practice


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In this course, students will identify occupational therapy theories, frames of reference, and models utilized within pediatric practice. Occupational therapy roles and responsibilities with children and their families served will be explored within common pediatric settings including acute inpatient, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, and residential care. This course will review etiology, management, and prognosis of conditions.  Instruction will incorporate diversity and cultural competency to facilitate a client/family-centered focus across the spectrum of pediatric disabilities. The course will incorporate the core threads of theories, professional reasoning, evidence-based practice, Jesuit values, and cultural competency through course activities, assignments, and assessments.

Corequisite: OT 6435.