3 credit hours

Offered fall and spring semesters. Three hours lecture a week.

Through study, discussion, and field observation/participation, the student will gather foundational knowledge to: 1) investigate a career choice in Occupational Therapy; 2) describe the value of self-care, productivity and leisure; 3) compare and contrast occupational health services across the lifespan; 4) describe the history and philosophy of Occupational Therapy; and 5) connect occupations to integrative health and wellness concepts.

4 credit hours

Offered fall semester. Two and a half hours lecture and four hours laboratory a week. Fee: $50.00.

Through study, discussion, and participation, the student will deepen foundational knowledge of anatomy and physiology and apply and analyze human movement as it supports occupational engagement. 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, body mechanics, and kinetic principles; 4) perform standardized assessments of the skeletal and muscular system as they relate to occupational performance; 5) integrate knowledge of neurological structures to support functional movement and interventions and; 6) apply knowledge of human movement to clinical cases and interventions including orthotics and prosthetics.

Prerequisite: Admission to the OTA Program and completion of all the first semester courses of OTA Phase II.

2 credit hours

Offered summer session. One-hour lecture and two and a half hours laboratory a week. Fee: $100.00. Learning Harbor Fee: $25.00.

Through study, discussion, and participation, the student will continue to gather foundational knowledge and begin to apply intervention methods and techniques within the context of various occupational therapy treatment approaches. The student will deepen their knowledge of factors influencing occupational engagement through utilization of activity analysis and intervention implementation to develop basic clinical reasoning skills. Concepts of grading, adapting, remediation, and compensation will be explored through knowledge development and clinical application.

Prerequisite: Completion of Phase I courses and admission to the OTA program.

3 credit hours

Offered fall and spring semesters. Three hours lecture a week.

Through study and discussion, the student will gather foundational knowledge of the influence of diverse social factors on the delivery of occupational therapy services and treatment plans. Introduction to client-centered occupations, client factors, values, cultural customs, and sociological factors related to healthcare services are viewed from the Occupational Therapy lens. The student will complete a final project identifying the complex factors that influence roles and values unique to a client to demonstrate the importance of individualized healthcare service delivery.

4 credit hours

Offered summer session. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory a week. Eight (eight-hour) days of fieldwork a semester and four days of fieldwork to be completed in laboratory simulation. Fee: $100.00. Criminal Background Check Fee: $39.00. Nurse Managed Wellness Clinic Fee: $60.00. Online Simulation Fee: $100.00. EHR Go Fee: $90.00

Through study and discussion the student will gather foundational knowledge to support entry-level knowledge of physical rehabilitation settings, populations, and occupational therapy delivery services. The student will: 1) describe commonly seen medical conditions in the adult population and 2) describe Occupational Therapy evaluation techniques and methods of intervention for these medical conditions. Through lab skills training, the student will apply basic principles to provide services within a physical rehabilitation setting to 1) apply assessments and intervention skills within the context of facilitating occupational engagement and 2) develop clinical skills and reasoning to guide intervention planning and implementation. Through fieldwork observation/participation, the student will identify and connect commonly seen physical conditions, evaluation techniques, and methods of intervention within the physical rehabilitation setting, including complementary and alternative methods.

Prerequisite: Completion of Phase I courses and admission to the OTA program.

2 credit hours

Offered summer session. Two hours lecture and 1 hour laboratory per week.

Through study, discussion, and participation, the student will deepen foundational knowledge of the intricacies of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and its use in defining the scope of Occupational Therapy and its Process to support basic application or core profession principles. The topic of Domain – the components that build a holistic view of a client will be examined and conceptualized into clinical practice through a bottom-up approach. The student will utilize the Person-Environment-Occupation Model to understand client domain and identify supporting and limiting factors of occupational engagement.

Prerequisite: Completion of Phase I courses and admission to the OTA program.

2 credit hours

Offered fall semester. One-hour lecture and three hours laboratory a week. Fee: $100.00.

Through study, discussion, and participation, the student will deepen knowledge of and apply intervention methods and techniques focusing on compensation and adaptation principles. Topics of adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, advocacy, specialty certifications, professional organizations, interdisciplinary roles, and specialized procedures of interventions, including emerging practice technology, will be applied and integrated through various clinical applications and case analysis.

Prerequisite: Admission to OTA Program and completion of all the first semester courses of OTA Phase II.

2 credit hours

Meets thirty hours a semester. Meeting times vary. Fee: $100.00.

Through study, discussion, and skills training, the student will apply and integrate interventions and concepts of physical agent and therapeutic modalities including electrical stimulation and ultrasound, thermal, and mechanical devices. The student will gather foundational knowledge regarding learn the physics and basic principles of therapeutic modalities including definitions, terminology, and clinical applications. The student will demonstrate entry-level competence in selecting appropriate modalities, applying correct parameters, and demonstrating safety methods to assist in the achievement of client-centered treatment goals as set forth by Maryland state regulations and standards.

Prerequisite: Admission to the OTA Program and completion of all the first and second semester courses of OTA Phase II.

4 credit hours

Offered fall semester. Two and a half hours lecture and four hours laboratory a week. Five (eight-hour) days of fieldwork a semester and two days of fieldwork to be completed in laboratory simulation. Fee: $100.00. Nurse Managed Wellness Clinic Fee: $60.00.

Through study, discussion, and participation, the student will gather foundational knowledge to support entry-level knowledge of pediatric settings, populations, and occupational therapy delivery services. The student will: 1) identify common conditions impacting individuals through birth, adolescence, and young adult 2) gather and integrate relevant occupational therapy evaluation techniques and intervention methods within pediatric settings. Through lab skills training, the student will apply basic principles to provide services within pediatric setting within the context of age, diagnostic categories, and functional performance. Through fieldwork observation/ participation, the student will identify and connect commonly seen pediatric conditions, evaluation techniques, and methods of intervention for these conditions, including complementary and alternative methods.

Prerequisite: Admission to OTA Program and completion of all the first semester courses of OTA Phase II.

4 credit hours

Offered spring semester. A minimum of eight full-time equivalent weeks of Level II fieldwork obtained in eight to twelve weeks. Pass-fail grading. Nurse Managed Wellness Clinic Fee: $60.00.

Through active participation and support of a community employer and the college, the student will complete clinical training through a supervised clinical fieldwork experience in a practice area selected to support individualized achievement of generalized entry-level clinical competency.

Prerequisite: Admission to the OTA Program and successful completion of all didactic courses of Phase II is required.

4 credit hours

Offered summer session. A minimum of eight full-time equivalent weeks of Level II fieldwork obtained in eight to twelve weeks. Pass-fail grading. Exam Prep Fee: $140.00. Nurse Managed Wellness Clinic Fee: $60.00.

Through active participation and support of a community employer and the college, the student will complete clinical training through a supervised clinical fieldwork experience in a practice area selected to support individualized achievement of generalized entry-level clinical competency.

Prerequisite: Admission to the OTA Program and completion of all OTA Phase II courses in the first, second, and third semester and OTA 209 Clinical Internship-I.

3 credit hours

Offered spring semester. Two hours lecture and two and a half hours lab a week. Two days of non-traditional fieldwork a semester. Fee: $100.00. OT Knowledge Exam Fee: $15.00.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Capstone course. Through study, discussion, and participation, the student will demonstrate high levels of application and integration of occupational therapy knowledge and skills. The student will be guided through a self-assessment of skills as they relate to specialty areas of interest. Through collaboration with the instructor and community mentors, the student will obtain fieldwork experiences, explore library research, attend continuing education courses, and participate in professional networking to deepen their knowledge and skills of a chosen specialty area. Goal setting and measurement are integral components of the course. Additionally, the student will integrate practice knowledge and skill throughout the exploration of specialty practice areas and professional development to foster well-rounded entry-level clinicians. Through fieldwork and observation/participation, the student will identify commonly seen conditions in non-traditional and emerging occupational therapy settings, explore concepts of care coordination, demonstrate consultative process within communities, advocate for the value of occupations, and apply intervention methods for populations in need.

Prerequisite: Admission to the OTA Program and completion of all the first and second semester courses of OTA Phase II.

4 credit hours

Offered fall semester. Two and a half hours lecture and four hours laboratory a week. Seven (eight-hour) days of fieldwork a semester and two days of fieldwork to be completed in laboratory simulation. Fee: $100.00.

Through study, discussion, and participation, the student will gather foundational knowledge to support entry-level knowledge of mental and behavioral health settings, populations, and occupational therapy delivery services. The student will: 1) identify common psychosocial conditions using Occupational Therapy evaluation techniques and 2) identify methods of evaluation and intervention in psychosocial settings. Through lab skills training, the student will 1) practice observing, assessing, and reporting group behaviors, 2) apply foundational knowledge of intervention planning and implementation within therapeutic groups, 3) develop therapeutic use of self, and 4) identify roles of group leader and follower. Through fieldwork observation/participation, the student will identify and connect commonly seen psychosocial conditions, evaluation techniques, and methods of intervention for these conditions, including complementary and alternative methods.

Prerequisite: Admission to the OTA Program and completion of all the first semester courses of OTA Phase II.

4 credit hours

Offered Spring semester. Two-and-a-half-hours lecture and four hours of laboratory a week. Five (eight-hour) days of traditional fieldwork a semester. Fee: $100.00.

Through study, discussion, and participation, the student will gather foundational knowledge to support entry-level knowledge of geriatric settings, populations, and occupational therapy delivery services. The student will apply and integrate concepts related to human development, psychosocial and sociological factors, and movement as it impacts aging adults to enhance occupational engagement using various intervention approaches and outcome goals. Various theories of aging, physical and psychosocial changes associated with aging, strategies of health and wellness in the later life, holistic intervention planning with the geriatric population, and intervention techniques addressing all components of occupational therapy domain will be explored. Through fieldwork and observation/participation, the student will identify and connect commonly seen conditions of the older adult, evaluation techniques, and intervention methods for these conditions.

Prerequisite: Admission to the OTA Program and completion of all the first and second semester courses of OTA Phase II.

2 credit hours

Offered spring semester. Two hours lecture a week.

Through study, discussion, and application, the student will apply and integrate foundational knowledge of occupational therapy to develop a program within a chosen area of interest which provides occupation-based services to individuals, groups, or populations in need of services. The student will develop business plans exploring management and leadership styles, financial management, organizational structure, reimbursement, program evaluation, strategic planning, liability issues within current practice models, competency-based supervision models, utilization and support of interdisciplinary roles, and quality management and improvement as they relate to the service provision of occupational therapy.

Prerequisite: Admission to the OTA Program and completion of all the first and second semester courses of OTA Phase II.

1-3 credit hours

This course is designed to allow the student to do individual research in the field of Occupational Therapy under the guidance of an OTA faculty member. The student may choose to pursue special interests beyond those available in course offerings. The course may be repeated for up to 3 credits.

Prerequisite: Instructor consent required.