OTDP 6231 Neurorehabilitation OT Practice
This course analyzes and implements occupational based theories and evidence-based approaches to the care of adults with neurological injuries and conditions. Neurological diagnoses including cerebral vascular accidents, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and degenerative diseases are emphasized. Additionally, issues in neurologically impaired patients related to cognition, communication, dysphasia and feeding, visual-perceptual, and motor control will be presented in relation to occupational performance. Neurological evaluation and treatment protocols for selected deficits will be included. This course meets online via both synchronous and asynchronous methods, and includes an experiential lab immersion.