Modalities II
Modalities II focuses on learning theory of assistive technology and application of upper extremity dynamic splinting, prostheses, orthotic devices, computer technology, environmental controls, and specialty areas of practice.
Spread The Word To End The Word
This was a project created to help educate others on the switch from using the term "retarded" to intellectual disability. The idea is that it will never be used appropriately any longer and the use will always be hurtful. We participated in the movement to help others understand that it is hurtful and should never be used, even in jest. This will help my career by giving me experience as an advocate for the community.
Physical Dysfunction II
Physical Disfunction II helps students learn the effects of dysfunction on occupational habits and occupational roles, apply the OT process, and problem solve ideas. We practiced assessments and treatment techniques as well as accessing and utilizing community resources.
Education Of The Public
The class was divided into groups to provide an educational presentation to various folks about OT in general and what it can do for them and their loved ones. We discussed all aspects of occupation with the primary focus being on ADL's, energy conservation, and safety.
Pediatric Lecture/ Lab
Peds lecture and lab was our first exposure to all the diagnosis and treatment focus in the pediatric world of occupational therapy. We saw everything from the tools and swings used in treatment to evaluating various diagnosis and how they will affect occupation.
Sensory Integration Activity
Two of my peers and I created a treatment plan for a pediatrics setting to work on fine and gross motor coordination in the clinic. One of my co-students brought her 5 year old son. We designed an obstacle course with the theme of adventure; kind of an Indiana Jones gig.
Professional Issues I
Professional Issues is a class that focuses on the necessary skills to interact in a professional setting with other clinicians as well as clients. Everything from personality traits, to positive work ethic, to conflict resolution were subjects discussed.
American Preparatory Academy
One of my peers and I went to American Preparatory Academy to present on OT to a group of highschool kids. I created a flier and she made the powerpoint. We planned on about 1 hour. We began by giving a brief explanation of what occupational therapy is and how it works. Then we had 12 various adaptive devices for the kids to check out and guess what their purpose might be. We followed that with our overall presentation and answered questions as we went.
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PediatricFieldwork Level 1
My pediatric fieldwork I was done at the Life Skills Clinic at the University of Utah. Sarah Moore OTR/L was my supervising fieldwork educator. I also hung out with Amy Meadows COTA. I spent a total of 31.5 hours on this fieldwork experience from March 16th to March 20th. There are 48 (+ or -) clients on the workload at the Life Skills Clinic. 38 are seen regularly and ten are seen at the school as needed. The age range of clients is from kindergarten through 12th grade. Some examples of models of practice used would be Biomechanical, PNF, NDT, and Sensory Integration Model.
For my service-learning project I chose to make a cache of Pecs (picture exchange communication system) materials. My fieldwork supervisor talked about using them, but how hard it was to squeeze in the time to put them together but if they had some pre-made, it would be much easier to implement. I spent about 8 hours searching for usable pecs pictures that applied to OT. There were a lot, but many of them were for sale, not free. I had a friend who was able to hook me up with color printing and lamination, so that also was free. With the folder, Velcro, and other purchased items I spent about 20 dollars.
Below are some examples of the documents that were used to create the pecs tool box.
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