- 101 Introduction to Occupational Therapy
- 102 Dynamics of Human Motion
- 103 Intervention Techniques I
- 104 Diversity and Health Determinants
- 106 Intervention in Physical Rehabilitation
- 113 Neuroscience Concepts
- 203 Intervention Techniques II
- 204 Physical Agent Modalities
- 207 Intervention with Children and Adolescents
- 209 Clinical Internship I
- 210 Clinical Internship II
- 212 Specialty Skills Development
- 213 Clinical Application to Neuroscience
- 215 Mental Health Concepts and Techniques
- 218 Intervention with the Older Adult
- 220 OT Program Development
- 222 Documentation for Occupational Therapy
- 229 Special Topics in Occupational Therapy
3 credit hours
Through study, discussion, and field observation/participation, the student will:
1) investigate a career choice in Occupational Therapy; 2) describe the need for self-care,
productivity and leisure; 3) compare and contrast community health-care services for
pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations; 4) describe the history and philosophy
of Occupational Therapy; and 5) explore topics related to integrative health and wellness.
4 credit hours
Through study, discussion, and field observation/participation, the student will:
1) identify major muscle groups and their effect on movement; 2) analyze movement
activities according to joint movements, muscle groups involved, and type of contraction
elicited; 3) be introduced to range of motion and body mechanics; and 4) perform basic
manual muscle tests.
Prerequisite: Admission to the OTA Program and completion of entire first semester.
2 credit hours
Through study, discussion, and participation, the student will explore intervention
methods and techniques focusing on minor crafts, play/leisure skills, and activity
analysis.
Prerequisite: Admission to the OTA Program.
3 credit hours
This is an introductory course to Occupational Therapy that explores the diverse social
factors related to delivering effective treatment plans. Introduction to occupations,
basic values, cultural customs, and sociological factors related to healthcare services
are provided. Students will complete a final project illustrating the complex factors
that influence roles and values unique to a client to demonstrate the importance of
individualized healthcare service delivery.
4 credit hours
Through study and discussion the student will: 1) identify commonly seen medical and
orthopedic
conditions and 2) identify Occupational Therapy evaluation techniques and methods
of intervention for these medical and orthopedic conditions. Through fieldwork observation/participation,
the student will identify commonly seen physical disabilities, evaluation techniques,
and methods of intervention for these conditions, including complementary and alternative
methods.
Prerequisite: Admission to the OTA Program.
1 credit hour
This course is designed to provide students with the basic understanding of the human
nervous system as it applies to patient treatment and assessment. Structure and function
of sensory systems as well as conscious and unconscious brain mechanisms are covered.
Prerequisite: Admission to the OTA Program.
2 credit hours
Through study, discussion, and participation, the student will explore the intervention
methods and techniques focusing on adaptive equipment, specialized procedures of intervention
such as prosthetics and orthotics, activities of daily living, transfer techniques,
and specialized assessments and evaluation techniques.
Prerequisite: Admission to OTA Program and completion of entire first semester.
2 credit hours
Through lecture and instructor-student interaction, this course will cover all aspects
of electrical stimulation and ultrasound. The student will learn the physics and basic
principles of these two modalities, including definitions, terminology, and clinical
examples. Students will be instructed in the appropriate parameters and methods of
utilization to achieve client treatment goals.
Prerequisite: Admission to OTA Program and completion of entire first and second semesters.
4 credit hours
Injuries, diseases and difficulties commonly encountered in individuals from birth
through adolescence are covered. Application of Occupational Therapy Process is detailed
for specific individual age and diagnostic categories.
Prerequisite: Admission to OTA Program and completion of entire first semester.
4 credit hours
Through participation, the student will complete a supervised clinical internship
in an appropriate health care facility.
Prerequisite: Admission to OTA Program and completion of entire first, second, and third semesters.
4 credit hours
Through participation, the student will complete a supervised clinical internship
in an appropriate health care facility.
Prerequisite: Admission to OTA Program and completion of entire first, second, and third semesters.
3 credit hours
Occupational Therapy Assistant Capstone course. Student is guided through assessment
of his/her own skills as they relate to specialty areas of interest. Course is designed
collaboratively by student and instructor to include library and/or other research,
fieldwork, and establishment of a mentor relationship with another professional. Goal
setting and measurement are integral parts of this course. Identifying strengths and
needs in job interviews and resume writing are examined.
Prerequisite: Admission to OTA Program and completion of entire first and second semesters.
1 credit hour
This course provides a means for the student to understand the power of the nervous
system in illness, disability, health promotion, self-healing and in treatment planning
for both physically and psychologically involved individuals.
Prerequisite: Admission to OTA program and completion of entire first and second semesters.
4 credit hours
Through lecture, discussion, fieldwork, and observation/participation, the student
will 1) identify commonly seen psychosocial conditions using Occupational Therapy
evaluation techniques, 2) identify methods of intervention in psychosocial settings,
3) practice observing, assessing, and reporting group behaviors, 4) practice planning
and implementing therapeutic groups, and 5) identify roles of group leader and follower.
Prerequisite: Admission to OTA Program and completion of entire first semester.
2 credit hours
This course is designed to provide the student with entry-level knowledge in the Occupational
Therapy specialty area of the older adult. Covered are various theories of aging,
physical changes and psychosocial phenomena associated with aging, strategies for
health and wellness in the later years, and intervention planning with the older adult.
Individual and group interventions are covered. Through fieldwork and observations/participation,
the student will identify commonly seen conditions of the older adult, evaluation
techniques, and intervention methods for these conditions.
Prerequisite: Admission to OTA Program and completion of entire first and second semesters.
2 credit hours
This course is designed to allow the student to understand the steps in developing
a program providing services to individuals in need of occupational therapy. The student
will explore management and leadership styles, human resources issues, budgeting,
supervision, organization, and planning as they relate to the provision of occupational
therapy.
Prerequisite: Admission to OTA Program and completion of entire first and second semesters.
2 credit hours
This online course will prepare the student to be proficient in documenting occupational
therapy services. Topics covered include use of appropriate language, ethical and
legal considerations, clinical documentation, including electronic health records,
school system documentation, administrative documentation, Medicare standards, and
reimbursement guidelines.
Prerequisite: Admission to OTA Program and completion of entire first and second semesters.
1-3 credit hours
Prerequisite: Instructor consent required.
