Occupational Therapy (OCT) at Virginia Western Community College


         
 
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OCT 100 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy
Introduces the concepts of occupational therapy as a means of directing a person's participation in tasks selected to develop, maintain or restore skills in daily living. Examines the role of the assistant for each function of occupational therapy, and for various practice settings in relationship to various members of the health care team.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
OCT 110 - Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapy Assistant
Focuses on the study of human movement and its impact on function by examining the relationship between systems of osteology, arthrology, myology, neurology, arthrokinematics, and biomechanics and their role in facilitating or inhibiting movement. Provides an opportunity to analyze occupational performance based on the knowledge of human body systems.
Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 141
2 credits
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OCT 207 - Therapeutic Skills
Presents techniques used in the treatment of a variety of conditions frequently seen across the life span. Emphasizes the activities of self-care, work, and leisure as they relate to the development/resumption of normal social role functioning.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3-4 credits

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