OCTH 6540 - Practice Immersion III: Adult Physical Rehabilitation

6 credit hours

This course will introduce students to the occupational therapy process for adults with physical dysfunction who experience difficulties with everyday occupations. Students will be prepared as generalists in physical rehabilitation for adults with different conditions, in a variety of current practice settings and service delivery models. Students will learn relevant evidence-supported theoretical perspectives, models and frames of references, evidence-based practice literature, and clinical guidelines in physical rehabilitation. This practice course will help students with client-centered, evidence-based, and ethical decision making with adults.

This hands-on course is designed to strengthen fieldwork preparedness through the development of clinical reasoning and professional behaviors essential for effective occupational therapy practice. Students will engage in case-based learning, simulation, and practical skill application to enhance their ability to analyze performance, problem-solve, and make evidence-informed decisions. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic use of self, communication, documentation, and ethical decision-making within clinical contexts. The course fosters the integration of knowledge, skills, and professional reasoning to support a confident transition from academic learning to clinical practice. Prerequisites: OCTH 5130, OCTH 5140, OCTH 5320