COTA Skills 104 -Amputation and Prosthetics, Cardiac Dysfunction and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Oncology, HIV

Course overview

•Examine the relationship between levels of amputation and function. •Recognize and maximize the amputees skill with prosthetics. •Identify instructions methods for teaching ADL skills. •Describe the cardiovascular system and its function. •Differentiate modifiable/nonmodifiable risk factors. •Identify signs and symptoms of cardiac distress. •List psychosocial considerations for persons with cardiovascular or pulmonary disease. •Describe the respiratory system and identify its primary function. •Differentiate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. •Identify pulmonary risk factors and psychosocial considerations. •Define cancer and its diagnosis and medical-surgical treatments. •Identify strategies for helping patients cope with side effects of chemo and radiation. •Discuss the role of OT in the treatment of cancer patients. •Identify techniques to be used in addressing OT goals with cancer patients. •Outline the physical, psychosocial, and environmental factors associated with HIV disease. •Examine the OT process for adults with HIV disease. •Recognize stages of HIV and the role of the OTA. •Discover wellness strategies for patients with HIV disease.