OCTH 607 - Pediatric Practice I (3)

This course includes experiences to determine the occupation-based needs of children and youth utilizing evidence-based assessment and intervention methods. Students will explore the models and frames of references used in pediatric settings. Experiences synthesize the roles of an occupational therapist and other healthcare providers, as well as integration of professional standards of practice, ethics, advocacy, outcome assessments, liability, documentation, and reimbursement of services. Experiences critically analyze the influence of culture and spirituality in the provision of family-based care, with a focus on the assessment and treatment of a variety of childhood occupations, including play, activities of daily living, and social participation.