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  • 2.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: 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
  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of all courses and Level I Fieldwork through the fifth semester and GPA of 25; 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
  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of all courses and Level I Fieldwork through the fifth semester and GPA of 25; 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
  • 1.00 Credits

    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
  • 1.00 Credits

    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
  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: 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
  • 1.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of all courses and Level I Fieldwork through the fifth semester and a GPA of 25 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
  • 2.00 Credits

    Organized to provide a measure of sequential development and interrelatedness of subjects pertaining to psychoactive drugs and drug-taking behaviors Sections include overview of drug problems in America, examination of effects of various drugs such as alcohol, cocaine, hallucinogens, prescription drugs, and others on the human body, and insight into drug abuse prevention efforts employed in variety of settings
  • 2.00 Credits

    First aid practices to give appreciation of good safety habits Practical application of basic first aid methods
  • 2.00 Credits

    Focuses on development of positive lifestyle by using combination of classroom/activity Experiences include concepts of fitness, lifetime sports, stress management techniques, leisure well being, contemporary threats, and nutrition
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