Provides theoretical understanding of working with adults and children with disabilities or neuropathologies in home and community settings; supports families, parents and caregivers. Students learn to perform scenarios of therapeutic interventions and to work with therapists and allied health professionals who provide assessment, planning, and delivery of appropriate related services. Values promoted include family-centered care, cultural sensitivity, age-appropriate activities, functional skills, and collaborative teamwork. Prepares Therapeutic Activity Aides to work under supervision of a registered Physical Therapist. (Letter grade only.)
Prerequisites
Certificate of Competence for Therapeutic Activity Aide I, or consent.