Pathophysiology in Occupational Therapy

Pathology and general health management of diseases and injuries across the lifespan encountered in occupational therapy treatment settings. Includes etiology, symptoms, and the client’s physical and psychological reactions to disease and injury.

Instructor: Michael B. McGough, OTR

Semester Credit Hours: 3

Tasks

1. Identify characteristics of diseases and conditions.

   1. Define characteristics of diseases and conditions commonly addressed in occupational therapy.

   2. Identify associated disorders of diseases and conditions commonly addressed in occupational therapy.

   3. Complete and present a Condition Paper assignment including all the major characteristics of a disease commonly addressed in occupational therapy practice.

2. Identify the effects of diseases and conditions on occupational performance.

   1. Explain impact of diseases and conditions on occupational performance.

   2. Identify safety parameters associated with diseases and conditions as related to occupational performance.

   3. Complete and present a Condition Paper assignment explaining the multidimensional effects of a disease or condition commonly addressed in occupational therapy practice.

3. Identify occupation-based interventions.

   1. Select safe, appropriate occupation-based treatment interventions for diseases and conditions commonly seen in occupational therapy.

   2. Complete and present a Condition Paper discussing appropriate occupation- based interventions for a disease or condition commonly seen in occupational therapy practice.

Attendance Policy

1. Attendance is essential for the attainment of course objectives. Students are allowed no more than three absences per course, per semester. Students exceeding the three absences will be dropped from the course.

2. Late arrivals and early departures are not allowed in class or labs.
   This behavior can cause students to be unsuccessful in the program and could lead to dismissal from the program.

3. If a student is dropped from the program for absences or for academic reasons, he/she may reapply the following year. (See Returning Students section in the OTA Student Handbook.)

Professional Behavior

Professional conduct and communication are considered to be essential skills in the healthcare professions and are required in the classroom, as well as, in any online course environment. Students are expected to be polite and respectful, whether talking face-to-face, e-mailing, chatting, or posting online. Behavior that is disruptive (i.e., excessive talking, rudeness to others, distracting behaviors such as leaving and re- entering class, cell phones ringing, etc.) will not be tolerated. Cell phones must be placed on silence during classes.

Assignments

All assignments are due at the beginning of the class period unless otherwise stated and are expected to be original, independent work. Each assignment should be neat and legible, with correct spelling and grammar. Acceptance of late assignments due to an absence, are at the discretion of the instructor.

Make-Up Work/Exams

Make-up work/exams will be required for absences in order to ensure that students acquire information and skills presented during their absence. Students will be responsible for contacting their instructor(s) about missed assignments and/or exams. All assignments and/or exams are due upon the student’s return to class. Make-up work, however, is at the discretion of the instructor.