OT 3800 - Introduction to Assessment: OT Process, Psychometrics, Theory

This course provides investigation of occupational therapy theory and its relationship to development of assessment tools. The student will discover the process by which assessments are developed, the evolution of assessments over time, and necessary revisions in standardization. The student will develop the ability to analyze an assessment using statistical information such as validity and reliability. Computer-based assessments, standardized tests, functional and informal assessments will be critiqued and applied to professional practice. Sensorimotor, cognitive, psychosocial, and environmental assessments will be applied to a variety of client groups.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: OT 3700, 3740, 3750. Corequisites: OT 3810.

Credits: 2 hours