Occupational Therapy Courses at Penn Foster Career School
Program Name:
Occupational Therapy Aide
| Instruction Set 1 |
Introduction to Occupational Therapy
Brief history of occupational therapy; settings in which OT is practiced: hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, etc.; categories of OT personnel; educational requirements; members of the patient-care interdisciplinary team.
The Physical/Occupational Therapy Aide
Definition of OT aide’s role; education and training; job responsibilities; unskilled and skilled tasks, including clerical, inventory, treatment setup, direct patient care, therapeutic activities; supervision of the OT aide; OT Code of Ethics.
DVD: Rehabilitative Careers |
| Instruction Set 2 |
Introduction to Medical Terminology
Definitions; anatomical positioning, directional terms, body regions; therapeutic terminology; common abbreviations; the musculoskeletal system.
Body Systems Terminology
Nervous, circulatory, and respiratory terminology.
Pronunciation CDs:
• Introduction to Terminology
• Body Systems |
| Instruction Set 3 |
Activities Of Daily Living (adl) Definition Of Adl; Self-care Activities; Homemaking Activities; Leisure Activities; Work Activities, Including On-site Job Evaluations; Community Re-entry Activities; Patient Transfer Techniques; Driving; Home Safety. Adaptive Equipment Wheelchair Components And Care; Ambulation Devices; Bathroom Equipment; Dressing Equipment; Feeding Equipment; Grooming Equipment; Transfer Equipment; Ot Aide’s Role In Assisting With Or Modifying Adaptive Equipment. Dvd: Activities Of Daily Living And The Ot Aide |
| Instruction Set 4 |
Therapeutic Treatment
Aide’s role in assisting with therapeutic treatment, including psychosocial skills; group interaction skills; cognitive, perceptual and sensory stimulation activities; fine and gross motor activities; range of motion and strengthening activities; aide’s role in diagnostic-related activities.
Customer Service
The patient relationship; patient rights; confidentiality; telephone and interpersonal skills; interacting with patients; problem solving and conflict resolution.
Workplace Health and Safety
Patient safety, including standard first aid, CPR, recognizing patient distress; personal safety, including wellness and proper body mechanics; environmental safety, including infection control, universal precautions; fire/disaster procedures.
Supplement: Clinical Work Experience Option |
| Graduation Set |
Quick Reference to Physical Therapy (text) |
Program description: With Penn Foster Career School, the world’s largest online career school, you can learn the skills you need to be a successful Occupational Therapy Aide quickly and conveniently.
