OTR

273

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OTR

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1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

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This course is not part of the standard curriculum. Students may register for this course only by approval of the Program Director. PREREQUISITE: None

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Subject

OTR

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Subject

OTR

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Additional Graduate level courses are required to complete the Professional Foundational phase of the program. 162

Subject

OTR

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

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This course is a specialized writing course focused on the writing skills necessary for clinical practice, including clinical documentation and mechanics of scientific writing using American Psychological Association (APA) format. The course will focus on developing a thorough understanding of language and terminology associated with clinical documentation in occupational therapy practice, including screenings, evaluation, problem and goal statements, intervention plans and progress notes. Students will learn how to document occupational therapy services to meet standards for various systems and funding sources for reimbursement of services, and demonstrate strategies for analyzing issues, making, and communicating ethical decisions guided by AOTA Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and AOTA Standards of Practice. Professional behaviors, effective oral and written communication, supporting a team approach to care, and rationale for occupational therapy services for the promotion of health and wellness will be emphasized. PREREQUISITE: All general education and program requirements completed.

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Subject

OTR

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Students will examine the structures of the nervous system through the use of anatomical models and computerized dissection. Students will be introduced to clinical conditions and assessments that are related to the function of the central and peripheral nervous system. COREQUISITE: OTR5055

Subject

OTR

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

This course will develop students’ skills in analyzing the physical, psychosocial, cognitive, and environmental requirements to perform activities and identify facilitators and barriers to occupational performance. Students will assess, grade, and modify the way persons, groups, and populations perform occupations and activities by adapting processes and modifying environments to reflect the changing needs of the client, sociocultural context, and technological advances. The relationship of activities to broader areas of occupation and how activities can be therapeutic and health promoting in the OT process as outlined in the current edition of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Occupational Therapy Framework: Domain and Process, will be explored. The course will offer the students an opportunity to begin to develop clinical reasoning skills to evaluate, analyze and provide occupation-based interventions. Students will acquire skills in teaching, collaborative planning, and goal writing.

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Prerequisite

All general education and program requirements completed.

The course will explain the importance of using evidence-based practice in healthcare today. It will explore the terminology defining evidence-based practice as well as what it means to be client centered. This course provides an introduction to research and how to appraise a research article. Appraisal includes identifying levels of evidence, research design and understanding quantitative statistics. Appraisal also includes the ability to analyze both qualitative and quantitative data to make an informed decision for improved patient outcomes. Course content also includes how to search the literature, complete a research log, complete a literature review and how to critically appraise both a qualitative and quantitative article.

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Prerequisite

OTR5015

Subject

OTR

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Students will examine human anatomy using prosected cadavers, virtual dissection of the human body, and anatomical models. Emphasis is placed on the anatomy of the vertebral column, trunk, upper extremity, and lower extremity, with limited consideration of other body systems. COREQUISITE: OTR5130

Subject

OTR

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

This course addresses the theory of group dynamics including communication, group process, group development, leadership styles, and group roles and norms. Human occupation, cognitive, and developmental models will be explored. Students will apply activity analysis and observation skills as group participants. By observing, developing, and participating in group activities during the semester, students will have the opportunity to reflect on group dynamics, theory, group design and development. PREREQUISITES: All general education and program requirements completed.

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Subject

OTR

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Students will practically apply through hands-on learning and skill assessment measuring range of motion, manual muscle testing, grip/pinch, balance and vital signs. A client centered approach will be emphasized as students learn therapeutic touch with patient handling techniques for assessment of functional movement. COREQUISITE: OTR5155

Subject

OTR

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

This course addresses gross and fine motor development from birth to adolescence through a client centered, evidence-based approach that incorporates ethical practice. Performance skills addressed include typical and atypical feeding patterns, postural development, mobility, and eye-hand coordination relative to development of self-care, education, play, social and pre-vocational occupations. Sensory motor dysfunction as it relates to congenital anomalies, neuromuscular and genetic conditions will be examined. Students will explore pediatric developmental theories, models and frames of reference of motor learning, sensory integration, acquisitioned and perceptual motor to guide occupational therapy pediatric assessments and intervention. Documentation 175

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

This course examines the continuum of care for adult populations while exploring issues of service delivery within the medical and social systems. The class will focus on issues related to access, quality, and cost of health care. Students are challenged to recognize the influence of federal legislation and health care policy on current practice and to identify and analyze the social, economic, political, and demographic factors and trends that influence the delivery of health care in the United States. Students participate in Level I Fieldwork experiences in adult settings as part of this course to observe and analyze the application of the occupational therapy process within settings serving adults. PREREQUISITES: OTR5015, OTR5035, OTR5060, OTR5055/OTR5056, OTR5155/OTR5156

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

As the second course in the research series, this course provides an opportunity for in depth examination of the concepts, problems, needs and issues involved in evaluating and conducting research in occupational therapy. Students will develop beginning level research skills including data analysis and will advance their knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research appraisal skills. Students will become familiar with the ethical policies and procedures of conducting research, the process of locating and securing grant funding and demonstrate the skills to write a scholarly report for dissemination. PREREQUISITES: OTR5015, OTR5035, OTR5120

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

This course introduces the student to professional and personal responsibilities, while considering therapeutic use of self as it contributes to occupational therapy education, fieldwork and future practice. Advocacy that considers current and future trends in the profession will be addressed. Professional behaviors and ethical decision making are emphasized throughout this course and serve as a guide when developing critical thinking strategies for studying, organizing study resources and developing clinical reasoning in the testing process. Active learning is emphasized. As the introduction to NBCOT examination preparation, students will practice in self-assessing prior knowledge and strategies to evaluate strengths and weaknesses in studying, as well as reading, interpreting, and answering test questions from previous and concurrent coursework. PREREQUISITE: OTR5015

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

This course introduces students to the continuum of care for individuals of all ages with health conditions and environmental factors that influence their life roles, psychosocial occupations, and occupational functioning. Course curriculum will introduce and explore issues related to the access, quality, and costs of mental healthcare, as well as the role of occupational therapy in addressing individuals’ mental health across current and emerging treatment settings. Students participate in Level 1 fieldwork experiences in lifespan, community-based settings in order to observe and apply course curriculum. PREREQUISITES: OTR5015, OTR5060, OTR5145 176

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

This course introduces and explores psychosocial aspects of occupational performance of individuals across the lifespan. Occupation and function are examined in varied contexts and phases of wellness, illness, and disability. Developmental, cognitive, behavioral, and occupation- based theories and models are applied through clinical context. Students will apply clinical reasoning in the areas of assessment, evaluation, goal setting, and treatment planning using a collaborative model with an emphasis on occupation and purposeful activity. Therapeutic assessment and evidence-based intervention skills for occupational dysfunction will be introduced and applied. PREREQUISITES: OTR5260, OTR5035, OTR5055/OTR5056

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

This course explores physical development and functioning as it relates to occupational performance from early to late adulthood. Changes in the human body affecting skeletal, muscular, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and sensory systems will be examined. Functional implications on development and maintenance of occupational roles will be analyzed, and the importance of purposeful activity to maintain wellness will be highlighted. The integration of person, environment, and occupation will be stressed when applying theoretical principles to pathologic conditions, and in developing support systems to enable optimal occupational performance throughout adult life. Therapeutic assessment and intervention for occupational dysfunction in this age range will be introduced. PREREQUISITES: OTR5130/OTR5131, OTR5060, OTR5055/OTR5056, OTR5035, OTR5155/OTR5156

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

This course will introduce the theories and concepts of assistive technology and its relationship to the principles of occupational therapy. Students will learn assistive technology services, strategies, and practices to improve individual, group or population’s functional capabilities due to congenital, developmental, or acquired deficits. Various types of assistive technology will be explored in areas such as computer access, community mobility, wheelchair evaluation, adaptations for home, school, and community environments, durable medical equipment, functional mobility, and documentation. Students will use assistive technology principles while applying task and activity analysis skills to problem solve and develop interventions. The role of assistive technology with adaptive sports & recreation, activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, orthoses, and environmental evaluation will be explored. Environmental evaluation and computer adaptations will be addressed as well as legal and ethical principles, access to community resources, and funding concepts will be introduced. Students will be expected to design and fabricate a low-tech device and demonstrate its use at the conclusion of the course. PREREQUISITES: OTR5035, OTR5060, OTR5130/OTR5131, OTR5145, OTR5155/OTR5156

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Subject

OTR

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

88

Subject

OTR

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

This course will present leadership and management theories pertinent to occupational therapy. Management principles and strategies involved in planning, organizing, staffing, budgeting, directing, and marketing occupational therapy services will be addressed. Students will learn how to evaluate program outcomes through continuous quality improvement strategies. Professional organizations, legislation and reimbursement policies that influence service delivery will be explored. The value of interprofessional collaboration, teamwork and mentorship will be explored. PREREQUISITES: OTR5015, OTR5035, OTR5120, OTR5145

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Subject

OTR

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Subject

OTR

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Subject

OTR

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Subject

OTR

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

The Level II Fieldwork assignments provide students with the opportunity to apply an academically acquired body of knowledge to an in-depth clinical experience in the delivery of 179

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

6

Credits (max)

6

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

This course addresses student preparation for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Examination. Course topics and concepts that have been introduced in previous or current coursework will serve as the content for the multiple-choice and clinical simulation examination questions that will appear on the NBCOT practice examinations. All domains will be addressed, but focus will be emphasized based on NBCOT content percentage order: Domain 1 Evaluation and Assessment (23%) Domain 2 Analysis & Interpretation (23%), Domain 3 Select and Management Interventions (38%), and Competency & Practice Management (16%). This course stresses self-assessment and active learning strategies to identify gaps in content knowledge, areas of strength and weakness to improve ability to sit for the NBCOT exam. Strategies for reading and responding to test questions are provided, and students are given opportunities to take multiple choice practice tests and clinical simulation tests in specific content areas that address person, environment, and occupation centered occupational therapy practice.

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

The Level II Fieldwork assignments provide students with the opportunity to apply an academically acquired body of knowledge to an in-depth clinical experience in the delivery of occupational therapy services to clients and their families or caregivers. The OT student practitioner (OTS), as evaluated by AOTA’s Fieldwork Performance Evaluation for the Occupational Therapy Student will demonstrate competencies in: fundamentals of practice, basic tenets, evaluation and screening, intervention, management of occupational therapy services, communication, and professional behaviors. Students will be graded on a pass/fail basis. Level II Fieldwork sites are frequently at a distance from the College and/or the student’s home. Student preferences for site selection will be taken into consideration but there is no guarantee that the preferences will be granted. Students are required to accept and to attend the fieldwork placements as assigned to them by the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator. Students are responsible for assuming all costs associated with travel to and from all sites, as well as transportation, food, housing and personal health insurance. Students selecting a fieldwork site that requires a supervision fee are required to assume 180

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Subject

OTR

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr.

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

cr.

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

181

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Students explore learning theories and how theories of human learning and motivation can be applied to the instructional process. Model learning theories associated with behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism are reviewed and applied to creative learning and teaching experiences in the occupational therapy context. PREREQUISITE: None

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Students examine, develop, and practice leadership in relation to the self, to the profession of occupational therapy, and to the wider contexts of health systems and communities, from the local to the global level. PREREQUISITE: None.

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Analysis of occupational therapy theory and its application to and influence on occupational therapy practice, education, and research. PREREQUISITE: None

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Subject

OTR

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Subject

OTR

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

This course is a continuation of OT Research I. This course focuses on conducting the actual research planned in Research I and preparing to disseminate findings. Students enhance their knowledge of data analysis methods, both qualitative and quantitative. PREREQUISITE:

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

This course is designed to advance occupational therapists’ knowledge regarding the important role law, ethics, and policy play in determining occupational therapy practice. Students develop/enhance skills to analyze political, legislative, legal, and ethical aspects of practice 182

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

Subject

OTR

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

This course guides the doctoral student through the process of writing for publication. Students will begin with a rough draft they wish to develop into a manuscript to submit for publication. Each student will be assigned to a faculty who will mentor the learner through this process and work within a cluster of faculty and students to develop and review manuscripts. PREREQUISITE: None

Subject

OTR

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com

*Prior to enrolling in the OTD program, students who hold a BS in occupational therapy may need to complete the following 3 courses:

Subject

OTR

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

aic.cdn.neptuneweb.com