OCTH 5043 - Client Care Skills

CIP Code: 512306
Description: Students develop basic skills needed for occupational therapy practice including HIPAA 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: 3
Lecture contact hours per week: 2
Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 2
Co-requisite: OCTH 5043L Client Care Skills Lab.
Restrictions: Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Program.