OTAP 2050 - Process III: Community and Aging

4 Credit(s)
A review of human development from adulthood to geriatrics in relation to occupational performance will be provided. The impact of aging on occupational performance with an emphasis on aging in society will be explored. Issues that may impact occupational performance and thus require adaptation will be discussed. Topics will include theory, evidence based practice, frames of reference, the occupational therapy process and the roles of OTA and OT in practice settings for this population will be discussed. Relationship to Curriculum Design: This course addresses the Occupational Performance, Client-Centered Practice, Health, Wellness and Quality of Life, Clinical Reasoning, and Professional and Ethical Behavior threads of the curriculum design. UG

3 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take OTAP 2040 ;
Required Concurrent Course(s): Take OTAP 2050L , OTAP 2051 and OTAP 2065