35 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 105Cabarrus College Experience1
The first-year seminar course will introduce students to foundational skills and concepts that are integral to the success of every Cabarrus College student, with a special focus on transitioning successfully to the rigor of college-level learning and critical thinking. The course will be organized into four units Life Skills, Academic Success Strategies, Health Sciences & Campus Community Resources, and Lifelong Learning Foundations. Students will be introduced to topics such as goal setting, health & wellness strategies, writing & research skills, reading & note-taking strategies, introduction to healthcare professions and their unique challenges. Completion of this course ensures that the student has knowledge of available College resources. This course is open to all first-year students and required within the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. Credit: 1. Fall
This first-year seminar course will introduce students to foundational skills and concepts that are integral to the success of every Cabarrus College OTA student, with a special focus on transitioning successfully to the rigor of college-level learning and critical thinking. The course will be organized into four units: Life Skills, Academic Success Strategies, Health Sciences & Campus Community Resources, and Lifelong Learning Foundations. Students will be introduced to concepts such as goal setting, health & wellness strategies, writing & research skills, reading & notetaking strategies, healthcare professions, professionalism & leadership, and healthcare ethics. . hour. Fall.
This course presents a comprehensive overview of the Occupational Therapy profession, various settings, medical conditions, and populations with which COTA’s work. Topics include the history and philosophy of Occupational Therapy, the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process, and models of practice and frames of reference. Settings and populations receiving occupational therapy services, roles of the OTR and COTA, professional organizations, and requirements for credentialing and state licensure will also be covered. Additionally, students will be introduced to multidisciplinary team members, legal and ethical principles, and contextual factors influencing OT services. hours. Fall.
This course introduces students to the profession of occupational therapy through the virtual and clinical settings. Students develop professional behaviors and clinical reasoning skills through intra- and inter-professional collaboration, observation and use of assessment tools, and planning of client- centered interventions pertaining to physical and psychosocial conditions affecting occupational performance. Corequisites: OTA110, OTA120, OTA125. hour. This course is offered in a hybrid format. Fall. 190
OTA 120Activity Analysis: Application to Occupation3
This course is designed to guide students in basic skills with activity analysis, and adaptations and gradation skills for a variety of disabilities. Basic and instrumental activities of daily living tasks, therapeutic exercise, and crafts are used to increase the student’s working knowledge and application of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process Edition, as applied to activity analysis. The importance of client-centered, purposeful, and meaningful intervention is emphasized.
This course includes assessment of body functions and performance skills in relation to client performance and engagement in all areas of occupation with a focus on safety and health promotion. Laboratory sessions provide basic instruction and hands-on experience in therapeutic assessment and intervention skills to include assistive technology, durable medical equipment, and safety techniques. The course also examples the Americans with Disabilities Act, driving rehabilitation, community access and mobility, and teaching and learning techniques. Prerequisites: OTA115, OTA120 & OTA125
This course focuses on the major diagnostic categories seen in adult physical rehabilitation with an emphasis on theoretical models, signs and symptoms, prognosis, and precautions. With exploration of the diagnosis comes exploration of the psychological, cultural, and social impacts of each adult diagnosis, and its effects on the client’s performance skills. Through lab instruction and experiences, students begin to identify management of common issues with client factors, as well as basic occupational therapy treatment techniques for each adult diagnosis. Social drivers of health for populations, groups, and individuals are identified and applied.
In this course students will gain the knowledge of typical pediatric development, as well as pediatric medical conditions and their impact on development relative to the practice of occupational therapy. The laws governing rehabilitation and the settings in which occupational therapy services are provided will be explored. Theoretical frames of reference for occupational therapy assessment and intervention strategies as they apply to common pediatric conditions will be introduced.
This course builds upon and expands skills developed in OTA150 with an emphasis on assessment, reevaluation, supervisory relationships, treatment planning and intervention. Students will learn how to assess performance skills and develop and implement intervention plans appropriate for the pediatric populations commonly receiving occupational therapy services. Students will also discuss current trends in literature drive practice.
OTA 210Mental Health Concepts & Techniques for the Occupational Therapy Assistant2
This course fosters the development of OTA knowledge related to mental health concepts. Theoretical principles used in psychiatric practice, the DSM V diagnostic classification system, current psychosocial treatment methods, appropriate patient treatment intervention, and documentation are emphasized in this course.
This course expands the student’s clinical experience via client-centered occupational therapy assessment and intervention planning. Through detailed case simulations and face-to-face clinical interactions, students further cultivate clinical reasoning skills to select and grade appropriate interventions that address physical and psychosocial conditions impacting occupational performance in adult and pediatric populations. Students continue to develop professional behaviors and documentation skills, and experience intra-and inter-professional collaboration in the virtual and clinical settings.
OTA145. Corequisites: OTA150 & OTA160 hour. This course is offered in a hybrid format. Summer.
OTA 220Adult Therapeutic Intervention3
In this course the student learns to administer various standardized and non-standardized assessments allowed under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The focus is on occupation-based practice in the areas of basic and instrumental activities of daily living, sensory systems, functional movement patterns, motor control, tone management, cognition, and visual perceptual skills. Students also relate client performance to therapeutic treatment goals, choose appropriate treatments, identify any changes to the treatment or goals as needed, and modify treatment plans as appropriate. Students will continue to gain knowledge of professional ethics, documentation, professional behavior, OT/OTA role delineation, and current and future practice trends/issues.
OTA 230Activity Analysis II provides students with in-depth knowledge and skill in activity and3
occupational analysis across the lifespan utilizing all aspects of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process Fourth Edition, to develop a comprehensive working knowledge. Students learn to apply clinical reasoning, theory, and therapeutic use of self to the analysis and selection of activities and occupations for persons, groups, and populations. Corequisites: OTA200, OTA210, OTA220. hours. Fall. 192
This is the first of two full-time clinical experiences designed to facilitate the transition from student to entry level occupational therapy assistant practitioner. Level II Fieldwork # 1 continues the educational process by providing students with in-depth experiences to apply acquired knowledge and skills to delivery of occupational therapy services under the supervision of an assigned Fieldwork Educator. Upon completion of this course each student will demonstrate entry-level competence as an occupational therapy assistant in the type of setting and with the population in which they are assigned. curriculum. hours. Spring.
Successful completion of all courses in the Occupational Therapy Assistant degree
OTA 260Level II Fieldwork #26
This is the second of two full-time, clinical experiences designed to facilitate the transition from student to entry level occupational therapy assistant practitioner. Level II Fieldwork # 2 continues the educational process with in-depth experiences to apply acquired knowledge and skills to delivery of occupational therapy services under the supervision of an assigned Fieldwork Educator. Upon completion of this course each student will demonstrate entry-level competence as an occupational therapy assistant in the type of setting and with the population in which they are assigned.
Successful completion of all courses in the Occupational Therapy Assistant degree curriculum. hours. Spring.
OTA 310Mental Health Concepts & Techniques for the Occupational Therapy Assistant2
In this course, students construct knowledge of mental health concepts and their application to occupational therapy. Students apply occupational therapy theories and theoretical principles used in psychiatric practice to understand how mental health disorders impact occupational performance. Business aspects of community mental health practice are explored through program and financial plan development. The DSM V diagnostic classification system, current psychosocial treatment methods, appropriate patient treatment intervention, and documentation are emphasized in this course.
PSY 210, OTA 340. Corequisites: OTA 320, OTA 345, OTA 350, & OTA 365. hours. Spring.
OTA 315Level I Fieldwork #11
This course introduces students to the profession of occupational therapy through the virtual clinical setting. Students develop professional behaviors and clinical reasoning skills through intra- and inter- professional collaboration, observation, and use of assessment tools, and planning of client-centered interventions pertaining to physical and psychosocial conditions affecting occupational performance. Students have an opportunity for more focused exploration of a practice area of their choice related to their Baccalaureate Project.
OTA 220, OTA 260. Corequisites: OTA325, OTA330, OTA340 & OTA 360. hour. This course is offered in a hybrid format. Fall
OTA 320Activity Analysis: Application to Intervention3
This course is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skill in activity and occupational analysis across the lifespan utilizing all aspects of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process to develop a comprehensive working knowledge. Students will learn to apply clinical reasoning, theory, and therapeutic use of self to the analysis and selection of activities and occupations for persons, groups, and populations. Evaluation and application of scholarly resources is explored. Evaluation and application of scholarly resources is explored. Application of the multiple types of occupational therapy interventions, approaches to interventions, and adaptation/grading are emphasized.
OTA 315, OTA 325, OTA 330, OTA 340, OTA 360. Corequisites: OTA 310, OTA 345, OTA 350, & OTA 365. hours. Spring. 193
OTA 325Documentation and Reimbursement3
This course introduces students to professional documentation of skilled occupational therapy services for effective communication and reimbursement in clinical settings across the life span. Students apply an understanding of medical conditions and diagnoses to clearly explain rationale for billable occupational therapy services in addressing limitations to occupational performance. Using current standardized codes and reimbursement systems requirements, students relate professional documentation to quality assurance and enhancement of existing occupational therapy services. Students gain an understanding of the business aspect of practice including development of business plans, financial management, program evaluation, and strategic planning.
OTA 110., OTA 220. Corequisites: OTA 315, OTA 330, OTA 340, & OTA 360. hours. Fall.
OTA 330Fundamentals of Occupations3
This course includes assessment of body functions and performance skills in relation to client performance and engagement in all areas of occupation. Students explore principles of health and wellness and health promotion and apply these to occupational performance. Laboratory sessions provide students with the opportunity to practice delivering therapeutic assessments and interventions and provide peer feedback through observation. Students collaboratively instruct and train others to design assistive technology with a focus on client use. The course also examines the Americans with Disabilities Act, driving rehabilitation, community access, and mobility.
OTA 220, OTA 260. Corequisites: OTA 325, OTA 340, OTA 360. hours (2 hours theory, 1 hour lab). Fall.
OTA 340Adult Physical Conditions3
This course focuses on the major diagnostic categories seen in adult physical rehabilitation with an emphasis on theoretical models, signs and symptoms, prognosis, and precautions. . Students develop an understanding of adult diagnoses and explore the psychological, cultural, and social impacts of the diagnoses and how they influence clients’ performance skills and occupational performance. The students begin to identify management of common issues with client factors, as well as basic occupational therapy treatment techniques for each adult diagnosis. Healthcare disparities among various populations integrated with the concept of occupational justice will be discussed. Students will fabricate static thermoplastic orthotics with an understanding of appropriate use, design, and precautions.
BIO 220, OTA 220, OTA 260. Corequisites: OTA 315, OTA 325, OTA 330, & OTA 360. hours (2 hours theory, 1 hour lab). Fall.
OTA 345Level I Fieldwork #21
This course is a fieldwork experience for occupational therapy intervention of clients with psychosocial dysfunction, chronic illness, and difficulties encountered in the aging process. Students experience direct hands-on clinical applications of the academic curriculum in various community settings while refining skills in observation, professional behaviors, activity analysis, client-centered intervention, cultural awareness, clinical reasoning, documentation and multidisciplinary team collaboration. Students have the opportunity for more in-depth exploration of psychosocial concepts through application to their Baccalaureate Project topic.
This course is the first in a 3-course sequence which leads to completion of the Baccalaureate Project. In this course, students are introduced to the Baccalaureate Project in which the students gain in- depth experience and knowledge in a specific area of focus in one or more of the following areas: clinical practice skills, administration, leadership, advocacy, and education. The expectations and processes for project completion will be discussed. In collaboration with faculty, students will explore topics of interest through review of literature and discussion. Students will create a written Baccalaureate Project Proposal specifying the project topic of interest and rationale for selection, project goals, a plan for accomplishing the project goals, and a timeline for progression through the Baccalaureate Project sequence. The Baccalaureate Project Proposal must be approved by the Baccalaureate Project advisor prior to progressing to Baccalaureate Project I.
OTA 220, OTA 260, ENG 302. Corequisites: OTA 315, OTA 325, OTA 330, OTA 340. hours. Fall.
OTA 365Baccalaureate Project I3
This course is the second in a 3-course sequence which leads to completion of the Baccalaureate Project. During this course, in collaboration with faculty, students begin implementing their Baccalaureate Project Plan to gain advanced experience and skills in their selected area of interest. This implementation phase includes developing focused knowledge in areas such as program development, clinical practice skills, administration, leadership, advocacy, and education through participation in a combination of experiential and advanced study opportunities.
OTA 315, OTA 325, OTA 330, OTA 340, OTA 360. Corequisites: OTA 310, OTA 320, OTA 345, OTA 350. hours. Spring.
OTA 400Pediatric Therapeutic Intervention3
This course examines the functional implications of pediatric conditions on occupational performance. Students apply theory to assessment, treatment planning and intervention appropriate for pediatric populations and their families commonly receiving occupational therapy services in traditional and emerging settings. Socio-cultural and political factors influencing the occupational performance of children and families are stressed. The role of the occupational therapy assistant and occupational therapist in the pediatric setting is explored.
OTA 310, OTA 320, OTA 345, OTA 350, OTA 365. Corequisite: OTA 400, OTA 415, OTA 420 & OTA 460. hours. Fall.
OTA 410Kinesiology Application to Clinical Practice3
Students will apply their knowledge of anatomy and physiology and foundational principles of kinesiology to the analysis of functional movement patterns required for occupations. By examining case studies and client scenarios, students will utilize problem solving and clinical reasoning to consider how activities and occupational performance are influenced by the structure and function of joints, the musculoskeletal system, posture, balance, and principles of biomechanics. Students will apply the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process and occupational therapy theory to human movement for assessment and intervention planning.
OTA 260, OTA 310, OTA 320, OTA 345, OTA 350, OTA 365. Corequisites: OTA 410, OTA 415, OTA 420, OTA 460. hours. Fall. 195
OTA 415Level I #3 Fieldwork1
This course expands the student’s clinical experience via client-centered occupational therapy assessment and intervention planning. Through detailed case simulations and face to face clinical interactions students further cultivate clinical reasoning skills to select and grade appropriate interventions that address physical and psychosocial conditions impacting occupational performance in adult and pediatric populations. Students continue to develop professional behaviors and documentation skills, and experience intra- and inter-professional collaboration. Students employ critical thinking and clinical reasoning to apply learnings from this fieldwork experience to their Baccalaureate Project experience.
OTA 310, OTA 320, OTA 345, OTA 350, OTA 365. Corequisites: OTA 400, OTA 410, OTA 420 & OTA 460. hour. This course is offered in a hybrid format. Fall.
OTA 420Adult Therapeutic Intervention3
This course provides an in-depth opportunity for students to learn and practice the administration of various standardized and non-standardized assessments, design therapeutic treatment goals and treatments, and modify activities and treatment plans. Students apply concepts of occupation-based practice in the areas of basic and instrumental activities of daily living, sensory systems, functional movement patterns, motor control, tone management, cognition, and visual perceptual skills. Through hands-on lab experiences, students expand application of professional and ethical behaviors, documentation skills, role delineation, and current and future practice trends. 410, OTA 415, & OTA 460. hours (2 hours theory, 1 hour lab). Fall.
OTA 310, OTA 320, OTA 345, OTA 350, OTA 365. Corequisites: OTA 400, OTA
OTA 460Baccalaureate Project II3
This course is the third in a 3-course sequence which leads to completion of the Baccalaureate Project. During this course, students will demonstrate synthesis of knowledge gained throughout the curriculum by completing the Baccalaureate Project Plan implementation, analyzing progress toward goal completion, drawing conclusions, and reflecting on professional growth. Students will develop a culminating poster project addressing how their Baccalaureate Project impacts the occupational therapy profession and present the poster at a symposium where they will share their conclusions with student peers, BOTA faculty, and other occupational therapy community leaders. Students will also prepare a poster or short course application for presentation at a state or national conference. 410, OTA 415, OTA 420. hours. Fall.
OTA 310, OTA 320, OTA 345, OTA 350, OTA 365. Corequisites: OTA 400, OTA
OTA 470Level II Fieldwork #16
This is the first of two full-time clinical experiences designed to facilitate the transition from student to entry level occupational therapy assistant practitioner. Level II Fieldwork # 1 continues the educational process by providing students with in-depth experiences to apply acquired knowledge and skills to delivery of occupational therapy services under the supervision of an assigned Fieldwork Educator. Students experience enhanced professional engagement through presentation of their Baccalaureate Project at the Fieldwork site. Upon completion of this course each student will demonstrate entry-level competence as an occupational therapy assistant in the type of setting and with the population to which they are assigned.
Successful completion of all courses in the Occupational Therapy Assistant degree curriculum. hours. Spring.
OTA 480*** Level II Fieldwork #26
TOTAL 12 Bachelor Degree Total 121 +The above curriculum may be adapted for part time students. *General Education Course ** Major Course ***Clinical and lab courses in the major For admission into the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant program, applicants must meet the general college admissions requirements found in the Catalog and submit: • Official transcript showing evidence of successful completion of the following high school or college level courses with a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher: o Algebra I o Algebra II o Biology o Chemistry o Geometry • If you have been enrolled in another Occupational Therapy Assistant program within the last five years, one reference must be from a program official or faculty member at the institution attended.
