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4.00 Credits
Prereq: 201, 202, 203, 205, 208, 213: or perm of program director. Presents diagnosis of medical, neurological, orthopedic, and multisystem conditions treated in occupational therapy practice. Discusses etiology, symptomatology, prognosis, and treatment. Guest speakers discuss conditions unique to the Appalachian area and treatment. Students are encouraged to develop their problem-solving skills to enhance and normalize the client's way of life. Basic health promotions are stressed. The laboratory element provides a hands-on section for treating physical dysfunction in adults, including transfer training, ADL training, and the basics of upper extremity splinting. The focus is on correct technique in PROM, AROM, manual muscle testing, and goniometry. Students continue to learn to grade activities. Documentation and professional behaviors are also stressed. Sp.
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3.00 Credits
Prereq: OTA program admission or perm of program director. Covers the roles of occupational therapy in psychiatry and some of the common conditions that are presented to OTs. Discussion of the group process and how OTs can provide practical application to psychodynamic theories; also examines addiction and the OT role. Therapeutic use of self, along with other modalities, are explored. Addresses issues of special interest to rural Appalachian populations. Because of the shrinking role of OTs in traditional psychiatric settings, an exploration of psychosocial dysfunction across the spectrum of the patient population is included. Requires attendance at two Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Sp.
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3.00 Credits
Prereq: 201, 202, 203, 208, 213: or perm of program director. Exposure to the treatment of the geriatric, pediatric, adult, and psychiatric populations. Modalities include splinting, wheelchairs, positioning facilitation and relaxation techniques, muscle testing, AROM, PROM, adaptive dressing, bathing, and living areas devices. Students also learn budgeting, inventory management, and supervision of activity planning and implementation. Treatment of clients with a variety or combination of disability conditions. Sp.
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3.00 Credits
Prereq: 201, 202, 203, 205, 208, 213: or perm of program director. Focuses on disabling conditions of infants and children concurrent with the pediatric section of 209. Explores some common pathologies and treatments; examines reflexes, positioning, sensory integration, and play. Includes demonstration of screening and evaluation tools. Sp.
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6.00 Credits
Prereq: successful completion of all OTA didactic requirements. The essentials of education for occupational therapy assistants (as outlined by the American Occupational Therapy Association) require that students successfully complete at least two clinical fieldwork assignments at (or within 18 months of) the completion of all other academic coursework. These essentials encourage the student to gain multiple opportunities for the further development of clinical skills in diverse settings, ensuring a broad-based knowledge of the profession and its practices. Students are encouraged to seek out placements that will best serve these ends. Scheduled with the OTA program's clinical coordinator, these eight-week fieldwork assignments are taken as unpaid pre-employment experiences. May be repeated only once. Su I.
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6.00 Credits
Prereq: successful completion of all OTA didactic requirements. Same as 211. Duration: eight weeks following 211. Su II.
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3.00 Credits
Prereq: OTA program admission or perm of program director. Study of movement of the body with emphasis on the musculoskeletal anatomy components that produce specific movement.
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3.00 Credits
Prereq: OTA 201, 202, 203, 205, 208, 213; or perm of program director. Focuses on the geriatric population and its special needs. Physical, psychosocial, and environmental issues are discussed and treatment plans devised. Adaptation of the home environment is emphasized.
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2.00 Credits
An introductory study of modern techniques in dance. Focus is on developing dance, form control, and style. Sp odd.
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3.00 Credits
Prereq: Written release from board-licensed physician or qualified health professional certifying student's ability to safely undertake physical rigors of the class. Improves overall fitness level through participation in several types of aerobic and anaerobic conditioning. Activities include walking, running, swimming, and weight lifting. All.
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