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  • 3.00 Credits

    DysfunctionThis course is presented in the third semester and builds on the student's foundation in movement in human performance, performance skills, performance patterns, activity demands, contexts, and client factors. Students learn to apply this knowledge to problem solve various therapeutic interventions for specific, commonly referred conditions affecting adults. The COTA role in the occupational therapy process is emphasized. Prerequisites: OTA 21, 25 and 27. Three class hours and two lab hours per week .Instructional Support Fee applies4 credits Fall; Day only
  • 3.00 Credits

    SkillsThis course focuses on the OTA role in the delivery and management of occupational therapy services. It covers departmental operations, supervisory requirements, personnel development and supervision, quality assurance, documentation of OT services, compliance with regulations, reimbursement, and national and state credentialing requirements. Students discuss legal and ethical responsibilities and integrate values, attitudes, and behaviors congruent with the profession of occupational therapy. The lab component provides experience in clinical reasoning, documentation of the OT process of evaluation, intervention planning, implementation and review, and consumer and professional advocacy skills. Students formulate, analyze, and compare interventions through documentation of clients' engagement in occupation. Prerequisite: OTA 21, OTA 25 and OTA 27 or prior approval of the program director. Two class hours and two lab hours and three fieldwork hours a week .Instructional Support Fee applies4 credits Fall; Day only
  • 3.00 Credits

    PracticeHuman development and the occupational therapy process in the treatment of developmental concerns are foundational concepts of this course. Normal development of the infant and child is explored within the context of environmental, community, social, and cultural influences and is compared with delayed development. Students learn pediatric practice skills to address sensorimotor, cognitive, and psychosocial performance. The lab component incorporates theoretical principles and provides opportunities to develop assessment, intervention planning and implementation, and documentation skills. Students demonstrate adaptation of the environment, tools, materials, and occupations to meet the needs of the pediatric population. Prerequisites: OTA 11, OTA 17, OTA 21, OTA 25, and OTA 27. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies4 credits Fall; Day only
  • 3.00 Credits

    AThe student will be assigned to a psychiatric, long term care or alternate agency under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. The student will be given the opportunity to apply his/her knowledge and skills to occupational therapy practice in sensorimotor, cognitive and/or psychosocial performance areas. Students will actively participate in a collaborative and supervisory relationship and experience being a part of the rehabilitation team. Prerequisites: OTA 33, OTA 35, and OTA 37. 8 week, full-time placement. Instructional Support Fee applies5 credits Spring; Day only
  • 3.00 Credits

    BThe student will be assigned to a second clinical agency under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. The student will be given the opportunity to apply his/her knowledge and skills to occupational therapy practice in sensorimotor, cognitive and/or psychosocial performance areas. Students will actively participate in a collaborative and supervisory relationship and experience being a part of the rehabilitation team. Prerequisites: OTA 33, OTA 35, and OTA 37. 8 week, full-time placement. Instructional Support Fee applies5 credits Spring; Day only
  • 2.00 Credits

    TherapyThe seminar component addresses practice-related experiences and question. The course provides opportunities to reflect and clarify ongoing fieldwork experiences. The application of didactic knowledge and laboratory experience along with an opportunity for clarification during the seminar component provides integration of the entire four semesters. Pre- or co-requisites: OTA 33, OTA 35, and OTA 37 or prior approval of the program director. Two class hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies2 credits Spring; Day only
  • 3.00 Credits

    LogicThis course is designed to assist the student in learning the fundamental principles for distinguishing sound arguments from fallacious ones. Arguments are studied as abstract patterns of reasoning and as a particular use of ordinary language. The course is intended not only for the serious philosophy student, but also for students who wish to develop the critical thinking skill needed to formulate sound arguments of their own and to evaluate the arguments of others. 3 credits Fall, Spring
  • 3.00 Credits

    PhilosophyAn introductory study of some of the most important problems of philosophy, including knowledge and reality, ethics, religious belief, freedom and determinism. Some consideration is given to the development of the Western philosophical tradition from Plato to twentieth century existentialism. Three class hours a week. 3 credits Fall, Spring
  • 3.00 Credits

    WorldThis course presents the various systems which philosophers in the Western World have devised for making ethical decisions. The course examines modern ethical problems, e.g. abortion, divorce, euthanasia, extramarital sex, war, and capital punishment in the light of these systems. It encourages the student to form reasoned solutions to the ethical problems of our day. Three class hours a week. 3 credits Fall, Spring
  • 3.00 Credits

    EducationAn introductory study of American education. The character and abilities which make a good professional teacher are discussed; educational theorists of Western Civilization are studied. Emphasis is placed on traditionalist and experimental approaches to modern education. 3 credits Fall
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