Clinical Simulations

Nate is a 3-year-old with cerebral palsy who is enrolled in an integrated preschool program in his local public school district. You are the occupational therapist assigned to complete Nate's annual occupational therapy evaluation, which includes administration of the grasping and visual-motor integration subtests of the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales, 2nd Ed. (PDMS-2).

Molly is a 63-year-old admitted to the hospital one week ago due to an exacerbation of congestive heart failure. You are the occupational therapist assigned to complete Molly's coevaluation with a physical therapist today.

Lyubov is a 62-year-old who fell four months ago and sustained a fracture of the left distal radius. She was referred to occupational therapy to address residual pain, swelling, and decreased function. You are the occupational therapist assigned to complete Lyubov's evaluation today.

Alex is a 53-year-old admitted to the hospital one day ago for a left total hip arthroplasty. You are the occupational therapist assigned to complete Alex's coevaluation with a physical therapist.

Shauna is a 17-year-old who fell while roller skating two months ago. She sustained a fracture of the right distal radius and was placed in a short arm cast until two weeks ago. She was referred to OT to address residual stiffness and decreased function. You are the occupational therapist assigned to complete Shauna's telehealth evaluation today.

Rebecca is a 69-year-old with a history of breast cancer who presents with chronic left upper quadrant lymphedema. You are the occupational therapy practitioner assigned to complete Rebecca's evaluation today in an outpatient setting.

Ray is a 59-year-old with a history of homelessness who is being treated for psychosis, depression, and other comorbid medical conditions. He was referred to occupational therapy by his case manager six months ago when he was residing in a homeless shelter. He is now living independently in an apartment, and you are the occupational therapist assigned to complete his home-based reevaluation today.

Damon is a 46-year-old with multiple sclerosis who has been receiving occupational therapy services in his home for several months. You are the occupational therapist working for a mobile outpatient agency who is assigned to complete Damon's reevaluation today.

Paidyn is a 2-year-old with autism spectrum disorder who has been receiving occupational therapy services in an early education setting for the last six months. Paidyn, her mom Pareece, and an occupational therapist are involved in this simulation. You are the occupational therapist assigned to complete Paidyn's biannual evaluation today.

Frank is an 80-year-old with Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia who recently experienced a cerebral infarction and a progressive increase in falls. Frank was briefly hospitalized in an acute care setting prior to being discharged home to the independent senior living facility where he lives. You are the occupational therapist working for a mobile outpatient agency who is assigned to complete Frank's evaluation.