Occupational Therapy Assistant
For More Information Contact:
Carol Belt - Allied Health Division Chair
at 1-800-481-2242 ext. 3277 or e-mail
carolb@shawneecc.edu
A "T" located to the right of the following course descriptions indicates transfer to Murray State University, Southeast Missouri State University, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale as per articulation agreements.
These courses will also transfer to most public four-year institutions in the state of Illinois.
OTA 100 INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Overview of the profession with emphasis on its history, philosophy, and organization. Explores the role of occupational therapy personnel and domain of treatment.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and three lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Admission to the OTA program
OTA 110 CLINICAL OBSERVATION I
Clinical Observation I experience provides the student introductory contact with persons of differing age and ability levels. Students will be rotated through approved agencies and centers and begin, under supervision, to practice: 1) critical observation of abilities and disabilities within physical, emotional, cognitive, and social domains; and 2) therapeutic communication techniques.
Credit: 2 hours - One lecture hour and three lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Admission to the OTA program
OTA 111 CLINICAL OBSERVATION II
Level I fieldwork experience provides the student contact with patients/clients of different ages and disabilities. Students will be placed in an approved agency and continue practice of observation and communication techniques under supervision. They will begin the process of developing potential treatment plans and procedures, adapting equipment and activity. Areas of functional difficulty requiring therapeutic intervention will be explored.
Credit: 2 hours - Six lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Activities of Daily Living-OTA 112, Occupational Therapeutic Media-OTA 120, and Occupational Therapy in Physical Disabilities-OTA 202
OTA 112 ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING
Basic self-care skills of feeding, hygiene and dressing, independent living skills of communication, home management, architectural barrier modification and community resources are stressed. Adaptation to equipment and assertive devices as necessary to perform ADL tasks are reviewed.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and three lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Occupational Therapy-OTA 100, Clinical Observation I-OTA 110, Occupational Therapy Theory I-OTA 210, and Intro to Human Anatomy-BIO 210
OTA 120 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPEUTIC MEDIA
Theory and practice of selected creative manual arts, including acquisition of basic skills, concepts of activity analysis, instruction of individuals and groups, problem solving, therapeutic application and laboratory and equipment maintenance.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and three lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Occupational Therapy-OTA 100, Clinical Observation I-OTA 110, Occupational Therapy Theory I-OTA 120, and Introduction to Human Anatomy-BIO 210
OTA 121 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY GROUP PROCESS
Exploration of the use of groups in all diagnostic categories of occupational therapy treatment. Occupational therapy models of practice are emphasized. Group leadership, group facilitation and activity selection skills will be developed.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and three lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy Theory II-OTA 211, Psychosocial Therapy and Practice-OTA 200, Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics-OTA 204, and Clinical Observation II-OTA 111
OTA 200 PSYCHOSOCIAL THERAPY AND PRACTICE
Overview of occupational therapy psychosocial theory and techniques as they relate to various classifications of behavioral disorders and developmental disabilities. Group leadership, development of communication, observation skills and use of self as a therapeutic modality are emphasized.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and three lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Activities of Daily Living-OTA 112, Occupational Therapeutic Media-OTA 120, and Occupational Therapy in Physical Disabilities-OTA 202
OTA 202 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
Overview of occupational therapy theory and techniques as they relate to medical conditions referred to occupational therapy; coverage of etiology, body systems affected, residual effects and medical management; study of methods of preventing, reducing or alleviating aspects of disease or illness which impede activities and self-care performance.
Credit: 4 hours - Three lecture and three lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Occupational Therapy-OTA 100, Occupational Therapy Theory I-OTA 210, Clinical Observation I-OTA 110, and Intro to Human Anatomy-BIO 210
OTA 204 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN PEDIATRICS
Focus of the course is on outlining occupational therapy intervention of childhood developmental functional difficulty. Principles and theories of human growth and development will be reviewed.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and three lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Occupational Therapeutic Media-OTA 210, Activities of Daily Living-OTA 112, and Occupational Therapy in Physical Disabilities-OTA 202
OTA 210 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY THEORY I
Introduction to the fundamental concepts of joint and muscle movement. Methods of data collection and adaptation of therapeutic activities and exercises will be emphasized. Explores theories of remediation in movement difficulties.
Credit: 4 hours - Three lecture and three lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
OTA 211 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY THEORY II
Provides a basic knowledge of development and administration of selected tests, theoretical basis for treatment, and treatment principles and techniques across all ages and conditions.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and three lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Occupational Therapeutic Media-OTA 120, Activities of Daily Living-OTA 112, and Occupational Therapy in Physical Disabilities-OTA 202
OTA 215 FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE I
Development of professional skills through supervised application of treatment principles. Fieldwork is divided into two sections (Experience I and Experience II). Students will spend forty hours a week for six weeks in each of two different sites (I and II) for a total of twelve weeks. Fieldwork is designed to provide the opportunity to make the transition from "student to clinician." General objectives for each experience are the same. However, specific objectives will be developed by each fieldwork site in conjunction with the OTA educational program. Fieldwork will include at least one physical disability site and any of the following for the other section site: physical disability, psychosocial, pediatric, or hand therapy, or combination. Psychosical experiences will be strongly encouraged within all fieldwork.
Credit: 3 hours - Forty clinic hours for 6 weeks.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ALL academic coursework of first three program semesters, Successful completion of any portion of Occupational Therapy Group Process and Occupational Therapy Administration provided prior to Fieldwork in the final semester schedule, Valid and current CPR card.
OTA 216 FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE II
Development of professional skills through supervised application of treatment principles. Fieldwork is divided into two sections (Experience I and Experience II). Students will spend forty hours a week for six weeks in each of two different sites (I and II) for a total of twelve weeks. Fieldwork is designed to provide the opportunity to make the transition from "student to clinician." General objectives for each experience are the same. However, specific objectives will be developed by each fieldwork site in conjunction with the OTA educational program. Fieldwork will include at least one physical disability site and any of the following for the other section site: physical disability, psychosocial, pediatric, or hand therapy, or combination. Psychosical experiences will be strongly encouraged within all fieldwork.
Credit: 3 hours - Forty clinic hours weekly for 6 weeks.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ALL academic coursework of first three program semesters, Successful completion of any portion of Occupational Therapy Group Process and Occupational Therapy Administration provided prior to Fieldwork in the final semester schedule, Valid and current CPR card.
OTA 250 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ADMINISTRATION
Introduction to basic management knowledge and skills essential to occupational therapy practice. Topics included are planning, marketing, supervision, communications, quality assurance, supervision issues and techniques departmental operations, standard setting, developing a resume, practice job interviewing and certification examination review.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy Theory II-OTA 211, Psychosocial Therapy and Practice-OTA 200, Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics-OTA 204, and Clinical Observation II-OTA 111
For More Information Contact:
Carol Belt - Allied Health Division Chair
at 1-800-481-2242 ext. 3277 or e-mail
carolb@shawneecc.edu
