Credit Course Schedules

This course presents an introduction to occupational therapy including history, philosophical base, values, ethics, practice framework and roles and responsibilities of the OT and OTA. Students will be introduced to the development of theories and how they can be used, along with frames of reference and models of practice, to develop interventions. The OT practice framework and terminology associated with the profession will be discussed. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 1510; Prerequisite: Acceptance into the OTA program. J fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

This course provides an overview of human development across the lifespan and the effects that congenital diseases, genetic conditions, disability, trauma, and injury have on occupational performance. Students will learn common conditions seen in occupational therapy practice with emphasis on etiology, clinical course, management, and prognosis. Students will explore the influences of health, wellness on an individual, their family, culture and society. Prerequisite: acceptance into OTA program. J, fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

This is the first course in a series of two that focus on development and refinement of skills and knowledge needed for occupational therapy practice. Students will apply the knowledge learned in Foundations of Occupational Therapy and will be introduced to standardized and non standardized assessments, documentation, and activity analysis. Intervention planning, including concepts of grading and modifying activities will be explored. Students will begin to demonstrate their ability to locate, select, and interpret evidence-based practice research that supports ethical occupational therapy practice. Prerequisite: acceptance into OTA program. J, fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will analyze social injustice, health care disparities, and explore civic engagement and leadership opportunities in the region. Service learning projects, following the principles of occupational therapy profession, will be developed and implemented to meet identified needs in the community. Prerequisite: OTA 1700 with a grade of C or better. J Fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will analyze social injustice, health care disparities, and explore civic engagement and leadership opportunities in the region. Service learning projects, following the principles of occupational therapy profession, will be developed and implemented to meet identified needs in the community. Prerequisite: OTA 1700 with a grade of C or better. J Fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will investigate various high and low tech aids to daily living that can improve occupational performance for consumers across the lifespan. Skill in selection, application, adaptation, and modification of items and environments will be developed. Prerequisite: OTA 1530 and OTA 1640 with a grade of C or better. J fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will investigate commonly used frames of reference that address motor, sensory, cognitive, and perceptual disorders and are reflective of contemporary occupational therapy practice in adult populations. Students will structure, plan and implement individual interventions using the occupational therapy continuum. Occupation-based assessment and intervention techniques will be practiced in this course in both lab and clinical environments. Prerequisite: OTA 1640 with a grade of C or better. J fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

Students will be introduced to concepts and techniques needed to provide care to patients with neurological, orthopedic, and muscular-skeletal conditions. Students will refine transfer and goniometry techniques, while developing skills with manual muscle testing, mobility, and the application of treatment approaches relevant to the physically disabled population. Prerequisite: OTA 1520 and OTA 1630 with a grade of C or better. J fall. Institutional Course Syllabus