11 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.
OTA 101Introduction to Occupational3
Therapy: Concepts & Interventions This course introduces the basic tenets of the occupational therapy profession. Students will examine the history and philosophy of occupational therapy, current issues, future trends in the profession and OT practice globally. Educational requirements to practice, roles and responsibilities of the occupational therapist (OT) and occupational therapy assistant (OTA), ethical and legal aspects of practice, and professional organizations will be introduced. Practice settings, models of healthcare delivery and service management functions are explored. Semester Offered: F
in Pediatrics This course introduces the principles and practices of pediatric occupational therapy, emphasizing developmental milestones from infancy through adolescence and the impact of disability on function. Students learn evaluation methods, evidence-based interventions, 410 CO LLEG E C ATALO G and treatment planning for common pediatric conditions across various practice settings. Key areas include postural control, feeding, positioning, sensory integration, caregiver education, and age-appropriate activities of daily living, play, and school participation. A laboratory component includes a minimum of 15 hours of Level I fieldwork in an off-campus pediatric setting. Semester Offered: F
Therapy Interventions in Mental Health This course examines a range of common psychiatric disorders and prepares OTA students to distinguish between normal and dysfunctional behavior. Students learn to develop observational skills and explore evaluation and treatment techniques. In the laboratory component, students practice evaluation and treatment activities. The laboratory includes a minimum of 15 hours Level I fieldwork, which consists of observation and supervised practice in an off-campus mental health facility. Semester Offered: F
with Adult Physical Disabilities This course emphasizes evaluation and intervention strategies for occupational therapy assistants working with adults who have physical and cognitive- perceptual disabilities. Students learn to apply the occupational therapy process to adult cases while exploring prevalent conditions encountered in clinical practice. Through integrated lecture and laboratory experiences, students develop skills in planning, grading, adapting, and delivering safe, evidence- based interventions that support client- centered activities and functional role performance. The laboratory component includes a minimum of 15 hours of Level I fieldwork, offering observation and supervised practice in an off-campus setting serving adults with physical disabilities. Semester Offered: S 2026 - 2027
Methods and Modalities II Total 17 Semester 4 (Spring) • If seeking employment, meet with Career Services for career readiness preparatio • Register to take NBCOT credentialing exam after graduation (www.nbcot.org). • Submit an Intent to Graduate Form, located on The Q.
