RSCC Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Talking about creative, this dad was.

OT challange with a prosthetic and high heels.

Information discussing three major categories of upper-limb prosthetics: cosmetic, body powered and myoelectrically controlled self-powered prostheses.

This article gives a history of the evolution of prosthetics---brief and interesting. Who knew that these started with the Egytians?

NASA and a few engineers are giving new meaning to "accessories'. There are other attachments besides hook terminal attachments.

I love NBC! According to this material springs will be coming to an end in the future.

These hands are usually about $150,000 each but she gets them for free for being a spokesperson. She is excited and getting ready to pursue a second degree...at the time this was done. Nothing is stopping her.

This article discusses concerns and considerations an OT practitioner should have when treating a client with an amputation of the hand.

Happy Studying for test on Thursday!!

Amazing!

Information about UE amputations, including assessment tools, etc.

This is an inspiring blog about the journey of a soldier who was injured while deployed. His girlfriend gives awesome updates!

OT's role with amputees.

Some unique, simple, and high tech options that look extremely real.

Good information about stem cell transplants.

The role of occupational therapy in oncology is "to facilitate and enable an individual patient to achieve maximum functional performance, both physically and psychologically, in everyday living skills regardless of his or her life expectancy" (p. 75).2