OTA 100 INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Fall

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(s): Admission to the OTA program

 

OTA 110 CLINICAL OBSERVATION I

Fall

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(s): Admission to the OTA program

 

OTA 111 CLINICAL OBSERVATION II

Fall

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(s): Activities of Daily Living-OTA 112, Occupational Therapeutic Media-OTA 120, Occupational Therapy Group Process-OTA 122, and Occupational Therapy in Physical Disabilities-OTA 202

 

OTA 112 ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING

Spring

Basic self-care skills of feeding, hygiene and dressing, and independent living skills of communication, home management, architectural barrier modification and community resources are stressed. Adaptation to equipment and assertive devices necessary to perform ADL tasks are reviewed.

Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and three lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): 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

Spring

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(s): 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 122 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY GROUP PROCESS

Spring

Exploration of the use of groups in occupational therapy treatment. Occupational therapy models of practice and protocol across the lifespan are emphasized. Group leadership, group facilitation and activity selection skills will be developed.

Credit: 2 hours – One lecture and three lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): 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 200 PSYCHOSOCIAL THERAPY AND PRACTICE

Fall

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(s): Activities of Daily Living-OTA 112, Occupational Therapeutic Media-OTA 120, Occupational Therapy Group Process-OTA 122, and Occupational Therapy in Physical Disabilities-OTA 202

 

OTA 202 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN PHYSICAL DISABILITIES

Spring

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 all eviating aspects of disease or illness which impede activities and self-care performance.

Credit: 4 hours - Three lecture and three lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): 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 205 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN PEDIATRICS

Fall

An analysis of occupational function and dysfunction, this course presents sequential normal and pathological development from birth through adolescence across sensorimotor, play/leisure, cognitive, affective, and self-care/work readiness domains. It investigates issues, treatment, and service systems in effective occupational performance.

Credit: 4 hours - Three lecture and three lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Occupational Therapeutic Media-OTA 120, Activities of Daily Living-OTA 112, Occupational Therapy Group Process-OTA 122, and Occupational Therapy in Physical Disabilities-OTA 202

 

OTA 210 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY THEORY I

Fall

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(s): Admission to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

 

OTA 211 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY THEORY II

Fall

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(s): Occupational Therapeutic Media-OTA 120, Activities of Daily Living-OTA 112, Occupational Therapy Group Process-OTA 122, and Occupational Therapy in Physical Disabilities-OTA 202

 

OTA 217 FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE I

Spring

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 eight weeks in each of two different sites (I and II) for a total of sixteen weeks. Fieldwork is designed to provided the opportunity to make the transition from “student to clinician.” Within the eight weeks students are expected to perform the functions of a practicing therapist. It is expected that at the end of the eight weeks the student should be functioning at entry-level with close supervision needed. 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 a combination. Psychosocial experiences will be strongly encouraged within all fieldwork. Students will be closely supervised by a certified occupational therapy assistant and/or a registered occupational therapist with at least one year clinical experience. Fieldwork Experience I must be successfully completed within 18 months of academic coursework.

Credit: 4 hours – 40 clinic hours for 8 weeks.

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of ALL academic coursework of first three program semesters, successful completion of any portion of Occupational Therapy Administration provided prior to Fieldwork in the final semester schedule, valid and current CPR card.

 

OTA 218 FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE II

Spring

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 eight weeks in each of two different sites (I and II) for a total of sixteen weeks. Fieldwork is designed to provided the opportunity to make the transition from “student to clinician”. Within the eight weeks students are expected to perform the functions of a practicing therapist. It is expected that at the end of the eight weeks the student should be functioning at entry-level with close supervision needed. 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 a combination. Psychosocial experiences will be strongly encouraged within all fieldwork. Students will be closely supervised by a certified occupational therapy assistant and/or a registered occupational therapist with at least one year clinical experience. Fieldwork Experience II must be successfully completed within 18 months of academic coursework.

Credit: 4 hours – Forty clinic hours weekly for 8 weeks.

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of ALL academic coursework of first three program semesters, successful completion of any portion of Occupational Therapy Administration provided prior to fieldwork in the final semester schedule, valid and current CPR card.

 

OTA 250 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ADMINISTRATION

Spring

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. This course will be taught within a block and web-based instruction format.

Prerequisite(s): Occupational Therapy Theory II-OTA 211, Psychosocial Therapy and Practice-OTA 200, Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics-OTA 205, and Clinical Observation II-OTA 111