15 courses with the subject OTA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
An introduction to the core concept of occupation and the process of activity analysis as the foundation of Occupational Therapy. Theoretical frameworks and historical trends connecting past, present and emerging Occupational Therapy practice are discussed, emphasizing the use
A laboratory course to introduce and practice fundamental skills of occupational therapy intervention within the context of occupational performance, p
A laboratory course expanding upon the approaches, skills and techniques used for evaluation and intervention within the aspects of occupational therapy's domain and the role of the occupational therapy assistant. Emphasis of laboratory practice is on the application of occupation-based intervention, purposeful activity, and pr
An activity-based study of group that introduces students to group dynamics and its application to occupational therapy. Emphasis is placed on developing effective communication, team building, types of groups, group activities, and the appreciation of diversity and cultural factors that influence grou
An investigation into common medical, neurological and orthopedic conditions that lead to dysfunction in one's occupational performance. Medical terminology and standards of practice in reference to medical management and OT intervention are emphasized. (45 hours of lecture)
A course concerned with the development and implementation of therapeutic programs for the elderly and for adults who have chronic conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities within i
A course to reinforce the professional responsibilities of an occupational therapy practitioner in service delivery with clients, potential consumers, the occupational therapy profession, and society. Leadership roles, business functions and management operations will be applied to cu
A culminating laboratory course that integrates knowledge and skills for clinical application of the occupational therapy process incl
An expanded study of group dynamics and its application to the promotion of health and wellness within occupational therapy practice. A lab course exploring
An exploration of the psychological and social factors that influence one's engagement in occupation with emphasis on wellness and recovery. An investigation of the major mental illnesses and their effect on occupational performance is included along with attention to conditions that place person
This course provides a supervised 8-week in-depth fieldwork experience in an OT service setting designed to provide the student opportunity to carry out professional responsibilities within the role of an occupational therapy assistant. With the goal of developing entry level competency as a generalist OTA practitioner, student's fieldwo
A faculty guided seminar course to aid in the assimilation of knowledge and experience for clinical practice and professional development as the student engages in Level II fieldwork. Portfolio development, career development, and preparation for certification and licensure as an
This course focuses on normal and atypical development from birth to young adulthood. The course is designed to promote discussion and investigation of population needs and current legislati
A second in-depth fieldwork experience follows successful completion of the first Level 2 fieldwork in
A closer study of topics of special interest and demand in contemporary occupational therapy practice. Clinical reasoning that integrates evidence-based practice, principles of interprofessional team dynamics, and awareness of personal and professional responsibilities in special interest areas is emphasized in the pro
Source: North Shore Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
