OTA 40 - THEORY AND PROCESS IN PHSYICAL DYSFUNCTION

    Recent Professors
    H. Reed
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Difficulty
    6.8Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4.5
    Prerequisite
    Student must be enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program and have successfully completed previous sequenced coursework (OTA-1, OTA-2, OTA-5, OTA-10, OTA-11, OTA-20, OTA-21, OTA-22, OTA-30, and OTA-32)
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides an in-depth study of the theories, processes, and intervention strategies used in occupational therapy for clients with physical dysfunction. Students will apply foundational models, including biomechanical, rehabilitative, and neurodevelopment approaches, to develop evidence- based interventions for conditions such as but not limited to stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, arthritis, Parkinson's disease, and chronic illnesses leading to physical dysfunction. Emphasis is placed on clinical reasoning, intervention, treatment adaptation, and effective communication within intra- and interdisciplinary teams. Through lectures, case studies, and discussions, students will acquire the knowledge, skills, and ethical practices needed for success in Fieldwork Level II and future OTA roles.. (A, CSU)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 2:00pm–4:05pm