OTD-548: Clinical Medicine & Pharmacology

This course presents the etiology, pharmacology, and symptoms of medical conditions across the lifespan that are commonly referred to occupational therapy services. Course content emphasizes the effects of trauma, disease, and congenital conditions on the biological, psychological, and social domains of occupational behavior. An exploration of cultural perspectives on disease and wellness will be included. The course is designed to collaborate with and compliment information presented in Physical Disabilities, Pediatrics, Mental Health and Psychosocial Practice, and to provide a throughout provacative basis for Professional Skills as well as Ethics, Management, and Leadership. This fits the design of the program curriculum and is considered essential as a basis to establish and understand the effects of disease on occupational performance and community health outcomes. Pre-requsites: OTD-532 and OTD-534. [ 3 credits ]