Occupational
Therapy Course Descriptions
OTA 100 Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy Assistant I ... 4
Prerequisites: BIO 240/243, ENG 101. Acceptance in the OTA Program. Introduction
to occupational therapy, including its history, philosophy, and practice
base in relation to treatment in psychosocial dysfunction, physical
disabilities, and developmental pediatrics. Theories guiding occupational
therapy practice, values and ethics of the profession. Exploration
of oral and written communication skills. Overview of occupational
therapy process and the OTA role in screening, assessment, treatment
planning, treatment implementation, and discharge. Examination of role
of occupational therapy personnel in variety of treatment settings,
including concepts related to client-practitioner interaction and communication
and the importance of collaboration with clients, caregivers, and other
health care professionals. Level I Fieldwork opportunities to apply
basic occupational therapy principles and techniques and observe roles
of OTs and other allied health professionals. Four lecture hours and
three hours per week. Level I fieldwork beginning week six for six
weeks. Suggested Corequisites: BIO 270/271, CPT 103, ENG 115 or ENG
125, OTA 103. Fall.
OTA 102 Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy Assistant II ...
3
Prerequisites: BIO 270/271, CPT 103, ENG 115 or ENG 125, OTA 100, OTA
103. Introduction of beginning skills in occupational therapy treatment
in psychosocial dysfunction. Major theories guiding occupational therapy
practice in psychosocial treatment and their application to sensory motor,
psychosocial, and cognitive development through the life span. Emphasis
on group leadership and facilitation, development of communication and
observation skills, and use of self as a therapeutic modality. Examination
of issues related to death and dying. Exploration of occupational therapy
process of assessment, treatment planning and treatment implementation
and discontinuation of intervention in relation to psychosocial practice
issues and concerns. Discussion of concepts of psychosocial intervention
with other areas of practice. Role of the OTA in prevention, health maintenance,
and quality of life of the individual with psychosocial dysfunction.
Three lecture hours. Suggested Corequisites: BIO 241/244, PSY 101, OTA
104/114, OTA 112, OTA 207. Spring.
OTA 103 Adaptive Activities I ... 2
Prerequisites: BIO 240/243, ENG 101. Acceptance into the OTA program.
Use of activities in occupational therapy with primary emphasis on the
performance area of play/leisure including, those that address sensory
motor, cognitive, and psychosocial performance components. Introduction
to common therapeutic media used in OT practice. Introduction to acquisition
of basic skills, concepts of activity analysis, instruction of individuals
and groups, problem-solving, equipment maintenance, and cost and supply
factors. Four lab hours per week. Suggested Corequisites : BIO 270/271,
CPT 103, ENG 115 or ENG 125, OTA 100. Fall.
OTA 104 Adaptive Activities II ... 1
Prerequisites: OTA 100, OTA 103. Continuation of use of activities in
OT with a primary emphasis on the performance area of work/productive
activities that address sensory motor, cognitive, and psychosocial performance
components. Activities, strategies, and techniques that emphasize the
use of purposeful activities and occupation to enhance role function.
Introduction to standardized and non-standardized evaluations using activity
based format. Development of more advanced skills that focus on grading
and adapting purposeful activities and instructing individuals and groups
for therapeutic interventions. One lecture hour per week. Suggested Corequisites:
BIO 241/244, PSY 101, OTA 102/112, OTA 104, OTA 207. Spring.
OTA 112 Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy Assistant II Lab
... 1
Lab course complement to OTA 102. Provides hands-on laboratory experience,
reinforcing material covered in the lecture component. Two hours per
week. Corequisite: OTA 102. Spring.
OTA 114 Adaptive Activities II Lab ... 1
Lab course complement to OTA 104. Provides hands-on laboratory experience,
reinforcing material covered in the lecture component. Two hours per
week. Corequisites: OTA 104. Spring.
OTA 203 Fundamentals
of Occupational Therapy III ... 4
Prerequisites: BIO 270/271, OTA 102/112, OTA 104/114, OTA 207. Occupational
therapy process related to physical dysfunction evaluation and treatment
procedures including self-care, therapeutic exercise, home management,
use of adaptive equipment, work and play-leisure skills. Introduction
to remediation in movement difficulties and practiced in the laboratory.
Administration of standardized and non-standardized tests and evalu-ations,
and need for demonstrating service competency. Activity analysis, documen-tation,
formulation of goals and objectives, collaboration with occupational
therapist on treatment implementation, assessment/ reassessment, and
termination of treatment. Level I fieldwork introduces application of
occupational therapy procedures under close supervision. Three lecture
hours. Three hours Level 1 Fieldwork beginning week four for nine weeks
or one week of 30 hours. Suggested corequisites: OTA 204/ 214,
OTA 213, OTA 218, OTA 209. Fall.
OTA 204 Fundamentals of
Occupational Therapy IV ... 3
Pre-requisites: BIO 270/271 ,OTA 102/112, OTA 104/114, OTA 207. Evaluation
and treatment of pediatric population appropriate to role of OTA including
development and perceptual motor skills, self-care, design and use of
adaptive equipment, and play/leisure issues are explored in relation
to normal sensory motor, psychosocial, and cognitive development. Interventions
using age appropriate activities. Examination of cultural factors on
treatment and treatment implementation, including the importance of collaboration
and inclusion of family, care givers, and others in the OT process. Laboratory
experiences arranged at on-site daycare center for typically developing
and special needs children. Field trip to be arranged. Three lecture
hours. Corequisites: OTA 203/213, OTA 214, OTA 218, OTA 209. Fall.
OTA 207 Health and Disease ... 4
Pre-requisites: BIO 240/243, BIO 270/271, OTA 100, OTA 103. Overview
of disease conditions commonly seen for treatment by occupational therapy
practitioners. Etiology, symptoms and physical and psychological reactions
to these conditions. Basic influences contributing to healthy living.
Includes medical terminology and procedures commonly used in occupational
therapy. Four lecture hours per week. Suggested Corequisites: BIO 241/244,
PSY 101, OTA 102/112, OTA 104/114. Spring.
OTA 209 Health Occupations
Seminar ... 2
Pre-requisites: OTA 102/112, OTA 104/114, OTA 207. Current trends and
issues in the health care system, including legal and ethical components
of practice, cultural diversity; OTR-OTA role delineation; supervision;
documentation to ensure accountability and reimbursement requirements;
community resources; multi-disciplinary approach to treatment; and employability
skills. Examination of OTA as director of activity program in relation
to assessment, treatment planning, and treatment implementation needs.
Issues of continuing professional competency, research and program development,
involvement in professional organizations and political advocacy. Exploration
of quality assurance and measurement of treatment outcomes as well as
credential requirements, compliance with regulations, and the use of
non-professional personnel. Two lecture/seminar hours per week. Suggested
Corequisites: OTA 203/213, OTA 204/214, OTA 218. Fall.
OTA 210 Occupational Therapy
Assistant Practicum I ... 4
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of all courses and Level I Fieldwork
through the fifth semester and GPA of 2.5; free of infectious diseases;
current certification in CPR and First Aid; proof of personal accident
insurance. Development of professional skills through supervised application
of treatment principles. Fieldwork experience in the treatment of geriatric
clients, physically disabled children or adults, or clients with psychosocial
dysfunction. Student under direct supervision from an occupational therapy
practitioner in all aspects of occupational therapy practice. Requires
at least 37 hours per week for eight weeks in each of two different sites
for a total of 16 weeks. (See OTA 211). Specific objectives developed
by the fieldwork site educator in collaboration with OTA academic fieldwork
coordinator. Completion of at least one fieldwork practicum in a physical
disability site and the second in any of the following: physical disability,
psychosocial, pediatric, hand therapy, work hardening, or a combination
of sites. Psychosocial experiences are expected in all fieldwork. Spring.
Note: Fieldwork II must be completed within 18 months following completion
of academic coursework. All academic and Level I and Level II Fieldwork
must be completed before the student is eligible for graduation. Graduation
from an accredited OTA program is a prerequisite to submitting an application
to sit for the national certification examination.
OTA 211 Occupational Therapy
Assistant Practicum II ... 4
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of all courses and Level I Fieldwork
through the fifth semester and GPA of 2.5; free of infectious diseases;
current certification in CPR and First Aid; proof of personal accident
insurance. Development of professional skills through supervised application
of treatment principles. Fieldwork experience in the treatment of geriatric
clients, physically disabled children or adults, or clients with psychosocial
dysfunction. Student under direct supervision from an occupational therapy
practitioner in all aspects of occupational therapy practice. Requires
at least 37 hours per week for eight weeks in each of two different sites
for a total of 16 weeks. (See OTA 211). Specific objectives developed
by the fieldwork site educator in collaboration with OTA academic fieldwork
coordinator. Completion of at least one fieldwork practicum in a physical
disability site and the second in any of the following: physical disability,
psychosocial, pediatric, hand therapy, work hardening, or a combination
of sites. Psychosocial experiences are expected in all fieldwork. Spring.
Note: Fieldwork II must be completed within 18 months following completion
of academic coursework. All academic and Level I and Level II Fieldwork
must be completed before the student is eligible for graduation. Graduation
from an accredited OTA program is a prerequisite to submitting an application
to sit for the national certification examination.
OTA 213 Fundamentals of
Occupational Therapy III Lab ... 1
Lab course complement OTA 203. Provides hands-on laboratory experience,
reinforcing material covered in the lecture component. Two hours per
week. Corequisites: OTA 203. Fall.
OTA 214 Fundamentals of
Occupational Therapy IV Lab ... 1
Lab course complement to OTA 204. Provides hands-on laboratory experience,
reinforcing material covered in the lecture component. Two hours per
week. Corequisites: OTA 204. Fall.
OTA 218 Adaptive Living Skills
... 4
Pre-requisites: OTA 102/112, OTA 104/114, OTA 207. Skills required for
designing and fabricating adaptive equipment. Adaptive activities with
a primary emphasis on performance area of activities of daily living
as applied to seating, positioning, splinting, functional tasks, functional
mobility, and environmental barriers. Communication with clients, families,
care givers, and other health-care professionals in relation to benefits
and use of adaptive equipment, its function, care, and precautions. Four
hours per week. Corequisites: OTA 203/213, OTA 204/214, OTA 209. Fall.
OTA 298 Occupational
Therapy Capstone ... 1
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of all courses and Level I Fieldwork
through the fifth semester and a GPA of 2.5. Completion of program-culminating
experiences for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate's degree.
Provides an opportunity for application and integration of academic course
work into fieldwork experiences. Requires reflection of how the role
of occupational therapy and the occupational therapy assistant are demonstrated
and delineated in each fieldwork facility. Allows for problem solving
approach for adjusting to various work sites and handling feedback from
supervisors. Requirements for college standardized testing, state licensure
and national certification examination are reviewed. Completes development
of professional resume and cover letter for employment. Corequisites:
OTA 210, OTA 211. Spring.
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