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4.00 Credits
This upper-division nursing course provides an opportunity for the student to analyze and synthesize concepts obtained from previous courses and incorporates them into a final seminar quality improvement project. This project entails the evaluation of selected areas of nursing practice. The student presents the project at the annual nursing symposium. Students use the critique process for the evaluation of nursing research from the consumer’s perspective. Prerequisite: All other nursing courses or concurrent with the last semester of 400 level courses. RN license (current)
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3.00 Credits
This introductory course is designed to assist students to develop an identity with the profession by providing a general description and history of the profession, knowledge of the philosophy of human occupation, awareness of professional and ethical behaviors, and an overview of the scope of occupational therapy practice. The roles and responsibilities of the occupational therapist in various practice areas, as well as the uniqueness of the profession are explored. Prerequisites: None.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to teach OT students basic knowledge of medical language, knowledge concerning health care system, delivery, and documentation of OT services. Students will learn the language of medicine, including basic roots, prefixes, suffixes, combining forms and abbreviations, definition of selected medical, surgical, and therapeutic terms. Students will also learn reimbursement mechanisms within health care related services, policy, advocacy and documentation of such services. Prerequisites: OTH 101
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2.00 Credits
This course focuses on group work in occupational therapy. This course is designed to provide basic understanding of groups through didactic and experimental learning. Development of group protocols and management of groups are practiced. Critical facets of group functioning are studied and experienced to apply key concepts that are relevant to in groups: boundaries, limit setting, empathy, development, cohesiveness, conflict management, and co-leadership. These concepts will be examined in a variety of groups to help students to understand critical events which occur in any type of large or small group. Theories of group work are also examined. Prerequisites: OTH 101
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces select theories, models of practice, and frames of reference that have been developed and used in the practice of occupational therapy. The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework is used as the basis for teaching OT practice and process. This course establishes the foundation for occupational therapy practice and the application of critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills. Prerequisite: OTH 101
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on the tangible (the child’s performance capacity) and intangible (volition, multi-cultural considerations, legislation / systems) factors that influence development during infancy and early childhood. Commonly encountered diagnoses that affect children prenatally through early childhood will be discussed to gain an understanding of how these conditions affect occupational role performance at each stage of development. Conceptual models for prevention, intervention, and management are explored to assist in understanding client needs and team management of conditions. Prerequisites: OTH 101, PSY 220
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3.00 Credits
This course continues the study of children from early childhood through adolescence. Normal and abnormal cognitive, psychosocial, and sensorimotor development patterns and characteristics are examined. Advanced evaluation, treatment techniques, and strategies for facilitating positive change emphasizing the role of human occupation for individuals up to age 21 is practiced. Students are given opportunities to directly observe pediatric clients and apply therapeutic strategies. Critical thinking/problem solving in real clinical environments is encouraged in a format that incorporates principles of cultural competence, knowledge of the law and its impact on school system vs. medical practice, and family centered care. Prerequisite: OTH 315
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2.00 Credits
The course facilitates the exploration of the occupational nature of humans by analyzing the variety of performance skills and client factors necessary for task completion. Areas of study include motor, process and communication/ interaction skills. Emphasis is placed on activity and task analysis as it relates to an individual’s chosen roles and routines. Prerequisite: OTH 303
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3.00 Credits
This is an opportunity to evaluate therapeutic approaches and strategies for the prevention, intervention, and management of psychosocial needs in a variety of contexts. Knowledge of DSM IV classifications, psychotropic medications, and multicultural issues are basic to the OT’s interaction with other mental health providers. Standardized and non-standardized methods will be used to analyze the client’s occupational performance, personal causation, values, and interests. Synthesis of programs for personal adjustment will include occupations, group approaches, and community integration efforts. Prerequisites: OTH 303, PSY 410, OTH 233
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1.00 Credits
Laboratory component of OTH 326 Occupational Performance Capacity; to be taken concurrently.
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