16 courses with the subject COTA, 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.
COTA 1002Introduction to Occupational Therapy I2
Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/0 credits lab This lecture course provides an introduction to the profession of occupational therapy (OT) for students interested in this career. The course offers an overview of the history, philosophy, and values of the profession. Additional topics include practice areas and service delivery models; scope of professional duties; inter- and intra-professional roles and responsibilities of OT practitioners; current practice issues; and a global perspective of the profession. The course is required for students accepted into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/0 credits lab This lecture course delves into the foundations of the profession of Occupational Therapy (OT) and defines the role of the OT practitioner during the delivery of services. Content includes regulatory issues, application of evidence-based practice, theories, frames of reference, and ethical responsibilities. The course also addresses interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including an introduction to professional documentation.
Credit(s) 4 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course is foundational course within the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program that provides basic information regarding the disease process for a variety of physical, genetic/developmental, trauma/injury induced and psychosocial conditions. It prioritizes the conditions most commonly treated within Occupational Therapy (OT) practice. The following topics are presented for each condition: etiology, symptoms, disease course, prognosis, precautions/contraindications, medical terminology and occupational impact. The concepts of health literacy and the role of the OTA in teaching/learning are also introduced.
Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/1 credit lab Therapeutic Applications I works collaboratively with Intro to Occupational Therapy (OT), building on Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF) terminology. This course provides skills for activity analysis through the various OT domains and across the lifespan. Historical use of crafts in Occupational Therapy, the process of activity analysis, and the teaching and learning process in relation to client interaction is covered. Professional attributes and student strengths are introduced and assessed. Concepts of grading, adapting activities, and applying these to clinical scenarios are introduced.
Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/1 credit lab This course provides foundational concepts for provision of Occupational Therapy (OT) services across various practice settings. This includes the skill required for ethical and professional documentation of OT service delivery, the promotion of occupation-based interventions, the use of frames of references and groups as therapeutic intervention, and Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) analysis of research literature.
Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/2 credits lab This lecture/lab course expands on foundational knowledge from the first semester by addressing specific clinical application concepts and skills related to performance areas of motor and process. This will include fundamentals of anatomy and kinesiology as applied to occupational performance. This course introduces basic safe functional mobility tasks with transfers, basic assessment of sensory and motor deficits including goniometry, manual techniques such as range of motion, coordination, strength, as well as energy conservation/work simplification. Additionally, concepts of cognition and perception as related to occupation are included. Students complete clinical assessments within the role of the occupational therapy assistant (OTA).
Credit(s) 3 credits lecture/1 credit lab This client-centered occupation-based lecture/lab course focuses on all aspects of the occupational therapy (OT) process for older adults who may have health conditions leading to performance skill deficits. The course also addresses productive aging by accentuating maintenance of health and wellness through health promotion and prevention intervention. Emphasis is on the role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) both in direct OT service as well as within an Activities/Recreation Department. Service delivery models, frames of reference, evidence-based practice (EBP), and documentation within this area of practice are also covered. During labs, the focus is on application of evaluation/assessment data results and developing intervention techniques using creativity and clinical reasoning skills to meet client outcomes.
Credit(s) 3 credits lecture/1 credit lab This client-centered, occupation-based course focuses on all aspects of the occupational therapy (OT) process as it pertains to individual and societal mental health and wellness. This includes therapeutic use of self, trauma-informed care, disease prevention, and disease management. Emphasis is on the role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), service delivery models, frames of reference, evidence-based practice (EBP), and documentation within this area of practice. During labs, the focus is on skills related to assessment outcomes, development and implementation of intervention techniques using creativity and clinical reasoning skills to meet client outcomes. Student self-reflection and self-assessment of skills will be applied to course content.
Credit(s) 0 credits lecture/0 credits lab/1 credit OJT This course is a supervised occupational experience at an assigned fieldwork site coinciding with content related to metal health and wellness practice and productive aging/geriatric practice. The student will have the opportunity to observe/interact with individuals who have various physical, mental, emotional/behavioral, development, or cognitive conditions. Opportunities to develop skills through observation and communication, as well as participate in program delivery. Students may observe, communicate, and interact through inter/intra-professional team collaboration.
Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/0 credits lab This hybrid course takes place during the last didactic semester prior to Level II fieldwork. Eight weeks are completed on campus and eight weeks are completed online. This course is meant to promote successful and ethical transition from the didactic portion of the program to Level II fieldwork and then onto professional employment. Topics covered include importance of occupational therapy (OT) professional organization membership and utilization of resources. Current professional memberships for students are required for this course. Students will apply online resources to facilitate clinical reasoning, ethical practice decision-making and evidence-based practice with professional resources. Student will create a professional resume and cover letter and will prepare for a mock interview during the concurrent Level I fieldwork experience. This course will provide information regarding certification and licensure requirements and processes for transition to future employment.
Credit(s) 3 credits lecture/1 credit lab This client-centered, occupation-base course focuses on all aspects of the occupational therapy (OT) process for people who may have physical health conditions leading to performance skill deficits. Emphasis is on the role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in direct OT service, including the performance of intervention planning, clinical-in-the-moment decision making, safety awareness/management, as well as inter- and intra-professional collaboration. Documentation standards for ethical and reimbursable OT services are assessed through case studies, point-of-service simulation, and lab experiences. Use of simulated electronic health record prepares students for transition to the field of physical rehabilitation practice. During labs, the focus is on demonstration of skills related to clinical reasoning, safety, assessment outcomes, and developing intervention techniques using creativity to meet client outcomes. Therapeutic use of self with self-assessment/reflection of skills will be applied to course content.
COTA 1280 , PSYC 1406 , PSYC 1506 , ENGL 1107 or 2105 , SPCH 1200 or 1500 , and HLTH 1005 Course
Corequisite
COTA 2310 , COTA 2340 , COTA 2350 , and COTA 2391
COTA 2340Children and Youth Practice4
Credit(s) 3 credits lecture/1 credit lab This client-centered, occupation-based course focuses on all aspects of the occupational therapy (OT) process for children and youth who may have health and/or developmental conditions leading to performance skill deficits. Course emphasis is on the role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) within the OT domain and process, service delivery models, frames of reference, evidence-based practice (EBP), and documentation. Specific interventions techniques related to various treatment approaches are addressed. The course prioritizes development of intervention techniques utilizing activity analysis and clinical reasoning to develop creative, client-centered, and outcome-based interventions.
COTA 1002 , COTA 1007 , COTA 1050 , COTA 1105 , COTA 1155 , COTA 1260 , COTA 1270 , COTA 1280 , COTA 1290 , HLTH 1005 , PSYC 1406 , PSYC 1506 , SPCH 1500 , and ENGL 1107 OR ENGL 2105 This course is restricted to the following major, Occupational Therapy Assistant. Course
Corequisite
COTA 2310 , COTA 2330 , COTA 2350 , and COTA 2391
COTA 2350Community Practice4
Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/2 credits lab This client-centered occupation based practice course focuses on aspects of the occupational therapy (OT) process for persons, groups and populations within the community with an emphasis on emerging practice settings. The course also addresses maximizing health and wellness for people, groups and populations across the lifespan who may be at risk for deficits in occupational engagement. The students will apply previously learned concepts through development of programs for various ages and settings in health promotion, health literacy, community mobility, ergonomics, accessibility and driving, care coordination and transitions, and prevention techniques. Central to the course is the role of OT services and the role Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) within community-based settings. The business aspects of community practice such as marketing, financial management, reimbursement, federal and state legislation and regulations are introduced and incorporated in the development and implementation of programs. The lab component of the course applies course content through individual and group presentations, service-learning opportunities and projects using frames of reference and evidence-based research. The lab component also applies course content to the development, implementation and evaluation of programming, verbal and written communication, inter/intra-professional consultation/communication, using in-person or via virtual delivery methods.
Credit(s) 0 credits lecture/1 credit lab This course is a faculty supervised occupational experience. Opportunities may include simulated, in-person and virtual. This course coincides with content related to coursework: Children and Youth practice, Community Practice or Physical Rehabilitation practice, Mental Health and Wellness practice and Productive Aging/Geriatric practice. The student will have the opportunity to observe/interact with simulated and/or community dwelling individuals who have various physical, mental, emotional/behavioral, developmental, and cognitive conditions impacting occupational performance in practice settings supervised by an occupational therapy practitioner. Opportunities will include developing skills through observation, communication, and participation in the occupational therapy (OT) process. Students may observe, communicate, interact and collaborate with inter/intra-professional team members through methods listed above.
Credit(s) 0 credits lecture/0 credits lab/6 credits OJT This is the first of two, eight-week, full-time, supervised, Level II Fieldwork experiences, either in a medical or community setting, serving clients who have physical/psychosocial and/or developmental deficits affecting occupational performance. Supervision is provided by a registered occupational therapist and/or certified occupational therapy assistant. Emphasis is placed on developing skills/responsibilities expected of a competent entry-level occupational therapy assistant. Demonstration of entry-level skills will consist of the ability to participate in the occupational therapy (OT) process within the domain of OT; make clinical applications; demonstrate professional attributes; observe, communicate, and interact with clients, families and inter-, intra-professionals; document skilled services; and demonstrate safety.
Credit(s) 0 credits lecture/0 credits lab/6 credits OJT This is the second of two eight-week, full-time, supervised Level II Fieldwork experiences, either in a medical or community setting, serving clients who have a physical/psychosocial and/or developmental deficits affecting occupational performance. Supervision is provided by a registered occupational therapist and/or certified occupational therapy assistant. Emphasis is placed on developing skills/responsibilities expected of a competent entry-level occupational therapy assistant. Demonstration of entry-level skills will consist of the ability to participate in the occupational therapy (OT) process within the domain of OT; make clinical applications; demonstrate professional attributes; observe, communicate, and interact with clients, families and inter-, intra-professionals; document skilled services; and demonstrate safety.
