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Descriptive terms, plans and terms of relationship of the human body, terms of comparison, attachment of muscles, types of muscles, movements of joints. Osteology, principles of kinesiology, general organisation of body system. Cutaneous innervation of the upper limb; pectoral region; breast; axilla; shoulder region; arm and cubital fossa; flexor compartment of forearm; extensor compartment of forearm; hand; venous and lymphatic drainage of the upper limb. Applied anatomy of nerves; blood supply of the upper limb. Cutaneous innervation of the lower limb; femoral triangle; adductor canal and medial side of the thigh; gluteal region; back of the thigh, popliteal fossa; extensor compartment of the leg and dorsum of the foot; peroneal and flexor compartment of the leg; sole of the foot, arches of the foot; mechanism of walking; venous and lymphatic drainage of the lower limb; applied anatomy of the nerves and blood supply to the lower limb.

Appraisal of the different assistive devices: techniques, methods of fabrication and application of these devices. Different types of orthotic and prosthetic devices for correcting or assisting specific problems. Wheelchair seating and assessment. Specific measurement considerations for wheelchair seating. Wheelchair prescriptions including adaptations. Electro-mechanical mobility aids and motorised wheelchairs. Adaptive devices and assistive technology including reachers, mouse and keyboard adaptations, and mobility impairment aid. Care, uses and prescription of wheelchairs and other assistive devices for activities of daily living such as crutches, walking frames and sticks. Bio-mechanical principles in giving prosthesis and orthosis and the criteria for selection. Patient’s education on care, maintenance and uses of orthosis and prosthesis. Dangers, complications and contraindications in the use of the different assistive/corrective devices. Hand Splinting: Occupational therapy in the rehabilitation of the amputee. Spinal Orthoses: Principles, goals, classification, specification in application, indications and contraindications; Demonstration of methods of training in the use of spinal orthoses. Practical Work: Mobile arm supports and slings. Basic principles in application of Biofeedback and FES and as adjunct to therapy. Environmental control units: writing, feeding, and toileting aids. Prescribing and designing footwear modifications. Occupation-based activities for a range of clients’ needs.

Students will be assigned to clinical settings appropriate for their knowledge base at that level of the program. Clinical sites may include specialty areas such as paediatrics, geriatrics, burn rehabilitation, psychiatry and home care settings and many others. Students will be required to present a 20-minute case report concerning one relevant case for occupational therapy based on their clinical experience; OT students along with consultants in the faculty and clinical instructors will participate in Grand Rounds. This experience will focus on exploring the expectations of occupational therapy students in a clinical setting.

In-depth experience in delivering occupational therapy services to clients. Focusing on the application of purposeful and meaningful occupation and research, administration, and management of occupational therapy services. It is recommended that the student be exposed to a variety of clients across the life span and to a variety of settings.

Sound patterns in English Language (vowels and consonants, phonetics and phonology); English word classes (lexical and grammatical words, definitions, forms, functions, usages, collocations); Sentence in English (types: structural and functional, simple and complex); Grammar and Usage (tense, mood, modality and concord, aspects of language use in everyday life); Logical and Critical Thinking and Reasoning Methods (Logic and Syllogism, Inductive and Deductive Argument and Reasoning Methods, Analogy, Generalisation and Explanations); Ethical considerations, Copyright Rules and Infringements; Writing Activities (pre-writing, writing, post writing, editing and proofreading, brainstorming, outlining, paragraphing, types of writing, summary, essays, letter, Curriculum Vitae, report writing, note making and many others); Mechanics of writing; Comprehension Strategies (reading and types of reading, comprehension skills, 3RsQ); Information and Communication Technology in modern Language Learning; Language skills for effective communication; Major word formation processes; Writing and reading comprehension strategies; Logical and critical reasoning for meaningful presentations; Art of public speaking and listening.

1. Paediatrics: Human growth and development in infancy, childhood, and adolescence in the areas of sensory, motor, physiological, cognitive, psychosocial, and self-care skills. Principles of health promotion and disability prevention and influences of culture and diversity. Examination of the role of age-related occupations on development and within the framework of performance components, performance areas and contexts. Observation and participation in community service and learning settings. Understanding the meaning and cultural influence of occupation, reasons for performing occupation, occupational justice and injustice, therapeutic use of occupations, and occupational right in childhood and adolescence. 2. Adult: Human development for adulthood and elders, with an analysis and integration of normal growth and development in the areas of sensory, motor, perceptual, physical, cognitive, physiological, psychosocial and self-care skills. Principles of health promotion and disease prevention and influences of culture and diversity. Examination of the role of age-related occupations on maturity, aging, death and dying, quality of life and well-being. Study of performance components, performance areas and contexts. observation/participation in community service setting. Understanding the meaning and cultural influence of occupation, reasons for performing occupation, concepts of occupational justice and injustice, therapeutic use of occupations, and occupational right in adults.

Elementary set theory, subsets, union, intersection, complements, venn diagrams. Real numbers, integers, rational and irrational numbers. Mathematical induction, real sequences and series. Theory of quadratic equations. Binomial theorem. Complex numbers. Algebra of complex numbers. The Argand diagram. De-Moivre’s theorem, nth roots of unity. Circular measure, trigonometric functions of angles of any magnitude, addition and factor formulae.

Concept of Entrepreneurship (Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship/Corporate Entrepreneurship). Theories, Rationale and relevance of Entrepreneurship (Schumpeterian and other perspectives, Risk-Taking, Necessity and opportunity-based entrepreneurship and Creative destruction). Characteristics of Entrepreneurs (Opportunity seeker, Risk taker, Natural and Nurtured, Problem solver and change agent, Innovator and creative thinker). Entrepreneurial thinking (Critical thinking, Reflective thinking, and Creative thinking). Innovation (Concept of innovation, Dimensions of innovation, Change and innovation, Knowledge and innovation). Enterprise formation. Partnership and networking (Basics of Business Plan, Forms of business ownership, Business registration and Forming alliances and join ventures). Contemporary Entrepreneurship Issues (Knowledge, Skills and Technology, Intellectual property, Virtual office, Networking). Entrepreneurship in Nigeria (Biography of inspirational Entrepreneurs, Youth and women entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship support institutions, Youth enterprise networks and Environmental and cultural barriers to entrepreneurship). Basic principles of e-commerce.

Definition ergonomics. The scope of ergonomics in Occupational Therapy. Objectives of Ergonomics. Work simplification and energy saving techniques. Joint protection techniques. Application of ergonomics to various aspects of functional performance: self-care, home-making, school, occupation, and recreation. Application of ergonomic principles to various physical conditions with the following: a.) Physical environment: i. Access, ii. Lighting, iii. Ventilation, iv. Temperature, v. Noise. b.) Organisational environment: i. Work flow ii. Work routine/rest breaks iii. Work hours/overtime iv. Work pressure v. Training vi. Line of responsibility C. Individual factors i. Worker interaction ii. Psychological factors D. Individual workstation/task/job i. Tasks ii. Equipment used iii. Tools used iv. Work posture & movements v. Maximum task time. Principles of universal design in relation to occupational performance and the environment. Overview of the models of occupational therapy that emphasise the importance of environment in occupational performance. Discuss assessments and interventions targeted towards. Architectural barriers and challenges to access, home modification and adaptive equipment such as grab bars, raised toilet seat and many others; Adaptations to the environment that support performance, participation and well-being. Measurement and details of disability friendly work spaces and rooms. Functional capacity evaluation. Accommodation of disability in the context of work environments.

Key concepts of evidence-based rehabilitation science. Issues relating to diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention. Making clinical decisions that are consistent with evidence in professional literature. Experience in searching the literature by developing clinical questions in a form that is compatible with electronic search engines and learning differences in available electronic data bases. Types of professional writing useful to occupational therapists including: grant proposals, journal articles, books, client education materials, and presentation of proposals and papers. Form and content of a range of technical documents and the processes of writing, peer review and critique.