OCTH 647: The Occupational Therapy Process for Musculoskeletal Conditions
Credit Hours: (4)
Application of the occupational therapy process for clients and populations with musculoskeletal conditions.
Detailed Description of Content of the Course
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
All MOT courses utilize instructional strategies that rely on active learning and best teaching practices.
Additional instructional methods for each course are determined by course instructors in alignment with course content. These may include:
Goals and Objectives of the Course
B.3.3. Standardized and Nonstandardized Screening and Assessment Tools
Evaluate client(s)’ occupational performance, including occupational profile, by analyzing and selecting standardized and non-standardized screenings and assessment tools to determine the need for occupational therapy intervention(s). Assessment methods must take into consideration cultural and contextual factors of the client.
Identify and appropriately delegate components of the evaluation to an occupational therapy assistant.
Demonstrate intraprofessional collaboration to establish and document an occupational therapy assistant’s competence regarding screening and assessment tools
B.3.5. Reporting Data
Based on interpretation of evaluation findings, develop occupation-based intervention plans and strategies that must be client centered, culturally relevant, reflective of current occupational therapy practice, and based on available evidence.
Report all evaluation findings and intervention plan to the client, interprofessional team, and payors.
B.3.6. Provide Interventions and Procedures
Recommend and provide direct interventions and procedures to persons, groups, or populations to enhance safety, health and wellness, chronic condition management, and performance in occupations.
This must include the ability to collaborate with the occupational therapy assistant related to interventions and selecting and delivering occupations and activities:
B.3.7. Need for Continued or Modified Intervention
Monitor and reevaluate, in collaboration with the client, care partner, and occupational therapy assistant, the effect of occupational therapy intervention and the need for continued or modified intervention
B.3.14. Superficial Thermal, Deep Thermal, and Electrotherapeutic Agents and Mechanical Devices
Demonstrate use and knowledge of the safe and effective application of superficial thermal agents, deep thermal agents, electrotherapeutic agents, and mechanical devices as a preparatory measure to improve occupational performance. This must include indications, contraindications, and precautions.
B.3.16. Orthoses and Prosthetic Devices
Assess the need for orthotics, and design, fabricate, apply, fit, and train in orthoses and devices used to enhance occupational performance and participation.
Train in the safe and effective use of prosthetic devices used to enhance occupational performance.
Assessment Measures
Projects, assignments, competencies, and tests as appropriate.
Other Course Information
Additional course information provided as needed in course semester syllabi.
Review and Approval
Approved: April, 2010
December, 2020
June 5, 2025