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2020-21 NSU Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-21 NSU Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

OCTH 5042 - Client Care Skills


CIP Code: 512306
Description: Basic skills needed for occupational therapy practice will be reviewed and practiced.  Covered in this course are HIPPA and confidentiality, blood-borne pathogens and universal precautions, vital signs training, positioning and draping techniques, client handling techniques, use of wheelchairs and ambulation devices, and patient care equipment.  Safety will be emphasized.

Credit Hours: 2
Lecture contact hours per week: 1
Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 2
Co-requisite: OCTH 5042L Client Care Skills Lab.
Restrictions: Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Program.