OTH 1001C Introduction to Occupational Therapy
Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Admission to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
This course introduces the basic tenets of the occupational therapy profession. Topics include history, philosophy, the OT Practice Framework, the OT process, ethics, role delineation, standards of practice, professional organizations, and evidence-based practice. Additional special fees are required.
OTH 1012C
Understanding Screening and Assessment in Occupational Therapy Practice
One hour lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of OTH 1001C, OTH 1114C, OTH 1410, and OTH 1520C
Corequisites: OTH 1012L This course will teach students the process of screening and evaluation to develop outcome measures related to occupational performance and participation. The student will learn the process of screening and evaluation while clearly defining the role of the OT/OTA. Choosing relevant assessments based on theoretical perspectives, models of practice, frames of reference, and current literature will be incorporated throughout the semester. The student will also learn the process of appraising scholarly articles to better understand evidence-based practice, allowing them to make informed decisions as future practitioners.
OTH 1014C
Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology
Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: OTH 1001C and OTH 1114C
This course provides a foundation for the understanding of the kinetics of human motion
of the musculoskeletal system and its impact on occupational performance. Topics include
but are not limited to procedures for range of motion, muscle testing, biomechanical
principles, posture/positioning, and body mechanics. Additional special fees are required.
OTH 1114C
Occupational Therapy Skills and Techniques I
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Satisfactory
completion of BSC 2085, BSC 2085L , BSC 2086, BSC 2086L, DEP 2004, ENC 1101, Any Area II, AS, Category A Mathematics and PSY 2012 .
Corequisites: OTH 1001C, OTH 1001L, and OTH 1114L . This course provides in-depth study of occupations and begins to introduce students
to how therapeutic occupations are used in OT practice. The course addresses awareness
of activity demands, contexts, adapting, grading, and safe implementation of occupations
or activities. Topics include occupational and activity analysis, grading, exploration
of therapeutic media, selection, adaptation, and sequencing of purposeful/meaningful
activities. Therapeutic occupations will be approached using occupational therapy
terminology from the Practice Framework Domain and Process. Laboratory practice provides
the opportunity to apply group leadership and theoretical concepts to practice situations.
Additional special fees are required.
OTH 1410
Introduction to Human Disease
Corequisites: OTH 1014C OTH 1520C This course examines individuals who are limited in their ability to engage in daily life activities and occupations due to challenges to their physical and mental health.
OTH 1520C
Occupational Therapy During the Growth Years
Corequisites: OTH 1014C, and OTH 1410 . This course is designed to enable the student to utilize concepts of human development through the lifespan and identify prevalent disabilities that occur during the growth years (approximately birth through 20 years of age). The student will develop a understanding of how these disabilities impact normal growth and development and can lead to delayed/limited performance of occupations. to the student will begin to plan and implement appropriate occupational therapy treatment for each type of disability to improve occupational performance and enhance quality of life. This course will focus on theory development by linking intervention with practice models, theories, and frames of reference. The student will be provided a fieldwork experience which will promote the development of professional behaviors, observations skills and will provide an opportunity for the student to begin to effectively implement occupational therapy treatment techniques in a pediatric setting. Additional special fees are required.
OTH 2261C
Occupational Therapy Skills and Techniques II
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Satisfactory
completion of OTH 1001C, OTH 1012C, OTH 1114C, OTH 1520C and OTH 1410, ENC 1101, and Humanities elective.
Corequisites: OTH 2420C, OTH 2300C, OTH 2802L, and OTH 2933C. A study of physical and mental health limitations and barriers to occupational engagement
for individuals and populations. Topics include common diagnoses and treatment environments,
treatment for areas of occupation (ADL, IADL, rest and sleep, education, work, play,
leisure, health management, and social participation), considering performance skills,
performance patterns, client factors and context will be reviewed. Students will
be required to develop applications for enabling function and physical well-being.
Additional special fees are required.
OTH 2300C
Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Satisfactory
completion of OTH 1001C, OTH 1012C, OTH 1014C, OTH 1114C, OTH 1520C, OTH 1410, ENC 1101 and the Humanities elective.
Corequisites: OTH 2261C , OTH 2420C, OTH 2802L, and OTH 2933C. This course will address mental health limitations and obstacles to occupational
engagement for individuals and populations. Common diagnoses and treatment environments
will be presented. Treatment for areas of occupation (ADL, IADL, education, work,
play, leisure, and social participation), activity demands, client factors and context
will be reviewed. Students will be required to develop applications for enabling function
and physical well being. Additional special fees are required.
OTH 2420C
Physical Rehabilitation in Occupational Therapy
Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Satisfactory
completion of OTH 1001C, OTH 1114C, OTH 1520C, OTH 1410, OTH 1012C, OTH 1014C, ENC 1101 and Humanities elective.
Corequisites: OTH 2261C, OTH 2300C, OTH 2802L, and OTH 2933C This course is designed to enable the student to understand common physical disabilities
in the adult population. It provides the student with an understanding of occupational
therapy practice models, the role of the COTA, evaluations, treatment planning, intervention
strategies and documentation used in physical disabilities with the adult population.
The student is able to apply occupational therapy interventions to address the physical,
cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, and other aspects of performance in a variety of
contexts and environments to support engagement in everyday life activities that affect
health, well-being and quality of life. Additional special fees are required.
OTH 2802L
Occupational Therapy Practicum
Corequisites: OTH 2420C, OTH 2300C, OTH 2261C and OTH 2933C. This course provides opportunities for students to observe and participate in occupational therapy treatment with adult clients in a physical disabilities and mental health fieldwork environment within the community and/or virtual environments. The student will work under the supervision of an occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant and/or other approved designated fieldwork supervisors. A variety of fieldwork settings are used to expose the students to individuals and groups with physical and psychosocial dysfunction. This course also includes a fieldwork seminar hour which is designed to facilitate the development of clinical skills by developing clinical reasoning/problem solving skills, develop an understanding of health literacy and the ability to educate and train the client, enhance the understanding of quality of life, well-being and occupation to promote physical and mental health, considering the context and environment and to enhance the need for and understanding of inter-professional collaboration within the health care environment. Additional special fees are required.
OTH 2840L
Supervised Clinical Practice I
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of of all general education and OTH courses.
First of two eight-week fieldwork experiences (ACOTE requirement) designed to provide
the OTA student the opportunity to work in an OT setting, under the supervision of
an OTR or COTA. Students will participate in the supervised delivery of occupational
therapy services in a variety of settings, utilizing skills, concepts, techniques,
and strategies learned through academic preparation. Opportunities will be provided
for the students to synthesize, develop, and apply academic knowledge and entry level
practice skills within the fieldwork setting. Additional special fees are required.
OTH 2841L
Supervised Clinical Practice II
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of OTH 2840L.
Second of two eight-week fieldwork experiences (ACOTE requirement) designed to provide
the OTA student the opportunity to work in an OT setting, under the supervision of
an OTR or COTA. Students will participate in the supervised delivery of occupational
therapy services in a variety of settings, utilizing skills, concepts, techniques,
and strategies learned through academic preparation. Opportunities will be provided
for the students to synthesize, develop, and apply academic knowledge and entry level
practice skills within the fieldwork setting. Additional special fees required.
OTH 2933C
Seminar for Clinical Practice
One hour class, three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: OTH 1001C, OTH 1012C, OTH 1014C, OTH 1114C, OTH 1410 and OTH 1520C.
Prerequisites/corequisites: OTH 2261C, OTH 2300C, OTH 2420C, and OTH 2802L. This course teaches students an understanding and appreciation of ethics and values
of the profession of occupational therapy required for the transition from student
to practitioner. Students will be educated on the principles of organization, administration
supervision, the role of the OTA in relation to the OT and other health care professionals,
ethics, medical errors, job search skills and future employment, licensing requirements,
professional development, personal and professional responsibilities and preparation
for the national Certification Exam.
