10 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 100Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy+3
This course provides an introduction to the occupational therapy profession and the guiding principles, history, theories, philosophy, and general safety considerations of occupational therapy. Fundamental concepts will be introduced including occupation, values, goals, ethics, frames of reference and models of practice. With a new understanding of occupational therapy, the different service delivery models and practice settings will be examined. Through lecture, discussion, group work and assignments, students will explore the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process and the Standards of Practice to learn fundamental concepts including the collaborative occupational therapy process (assessment to discontinuation of services), role delineations of occupational therapy practitioners, and therapeutic use of self. Terms Offered: FL, SP
This course is the first of two courses that will provide foundational skills for the applied occupational therapy treatment courses. Therapeutic Techniques I will provide an in-depth analysis of human occupation in all aspects of daily living from birth through death, guided by the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework. Through lecture, lab activities, discussion and assignments students will learn the essential skills for activity analysis, observation and activity modification. The teaching and learning process will also be addressed in detail with an opportunity to demonstrate competency by the end of the term. Within the course, students will acquire the knowledge and skills to access and appraise all levels of professional literature as well as goal writing and modification techniques. Terms Offered: SU, WI
This course is the second of two courses that will provide foundational skills for the applied treatment courses. The course focus will be on the knowledge and application of biomechanics, movement- related function, kinesiology and assessment. It will also include instruction on the continuum of treatment from preparatory methods through occupation-based treatment. Assessment (including measurement) of movement, thermal modalities and strength will be addressed. Initial instruction in documentation will be expanded to include documenting the treatment session as well as taking and recording data. Students will also examine billing and reimbursement structures as well as further their analysis of professional literature and applied evidence-based practice strategies. Terms Offered: FL, SP
This is a comprehensive course that provides the Occupational Therapy Assistant with an understanding of the basic and advanced principles of Occupational Therapy across developmental contexts. It explores common conditions that impede normal development and threaten occupational performance. The course emphasizes developmental knowledge and skills for current occupational therapy screenings, assessments and intervention used with children and in adults with developmental disabilities in a variety of service delivery systems. It includes 24 hours of required Level I Fieldwork experience outside of scheduled class time, which provides opportunities for students to observe and begin to apply the concepts learned in the classroom in actual pediatric and developmental therapy settings. The laboratory component of the Pediatric Occupational Therapy course provides structured opportunity for students to develop hands-on skills for implementing developmental Occupational Therapy services in a variety of settings. 217
This course explores the impact of mental illness on occupation. Theories and models of practice used in occupational therapy evaluation and intervention for adolescents and adults will be discussed. Observation skills, problem solving, critical thinking, treatment techniques will be learned and applied to different treatment settings. Case studies, laboratory activities, and competency examinations will be utilized to gain awareness and insight for practitioners working in mental health. Group dynamics and group interactions skills will be explored. This course includes 24 hours of Level I Fieldwork experience outside of the scheduled class time, which provides opportunities for students to observe and apply concepts learned in the classroom in actual mental health practice settings. The laboratory component provides structured opportunities for students to develop hands-on skills for implementing occupational therapy services with individuals who have psychosocial dysfunction. Students practice skills for conducting various therapeutic groups and use a variety of therapeutic media. Terms Offered: SU, WI
OTA 210Occupational Therapy in Physical Rehabilitation+4
This course explores the impact of physical disability and illness on human occupation. It analyzes the occupational therapy process with individuals who have physical dysfunction including assessment procedures and current occupational therapy interventions. A variety of physical conditions commonly encountered in physical rehabilitation practice settings are addressed including central nervous system disorders, cardiovascular system disorders, neuromuscular disorders, and orthopedic conditions. This course includes an additional 24 hours of required Level I Fieldwork Experience outside of scheduled class time which provides opportunities for students to observe and apply the concepts learned in the classroom in actual physical rehabilitation practice settings. A component of the Occupational Therapy in Physical Rehab course will include learning in a laboratory setting that provides structured opportunities for students to develop hands-on skills for implementing occupational therapy services in a variety of physical rehabilitation settings. Students practice skills aimed to enhance occupational performance, remediate function, and promote adaptation. Terms Offered: FL, SP
OTA 215Developing Professional Behaviors in Occupational Therapy+3
This course provides a basis for developing essential professional skills needed to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in a variety of service delivery systems. Emphasis will be placed on ethics, practice standards, and related legislation. Healthcare reimbursement systems, quality improvement, and its impact on occupational therapy services delivery will be studied. Regulatory board requirements for certification, licensure, and on-going professional development are addressed. Students will understand the importance of promotion of health literacy and occupational therapy services for all populations. Terms Offered: SU, WI
This course explores the health and well-being of the older adult while examining common conditions that occur later in life. This course will focus on the integration of knowledge gained in previous courses regarding anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, activity analysis, and occupation, applying it directly to the older adult. Students will learn how to interpret the plan of care from an occupational therapist and apply it by devising appropriate treatment interventions for this population. Students will utilize the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process to guide evaluation, intervention and outcomes assessment with emphasis being placed on the rehabilitation/habilitation of the older adult using evidence-based practice. Health literacy and advocacy within the geriatric population will be examined and students will apply ethical decision making in all professional interactions. Terms Offered: FL, SP 218
This course is the study of the pathology of diagnoses, diseases, and conditions commonly encountered by occupational therapy practitioners. Fundamental characteristics of the diagnoses including diagnostic techniques and medical interventions will be explored as well as the impact of the conditions on occupational performance. Through lecture, discussion, group work and assignments, students will apply the learned concepts in this course to common occupational therapy models of practice and the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework to understand the holistic impact of the diagnosis. Emphasis is placed on the patient’s illness experience as it relates to quality of life and degree they are able to engage in desired occupations. The role of OT in health promotion, health literacy, and risk factor reduction will be addressed. By the end of the course, students will also understand the global impact of diseases. A component of the Pathology and Function course will include learning in a laboratory setting that provides structured opportunities for students to develop hands-on skills for implementing occupational therapy services in a variety of rehabilitation settings. Students practice skills aimed to enhance occupational performance, remediate function, and promote adaptation related to specific disease processes. Terms Offered: SU, WI
Upon successful completion of all required coursework, students will complete 16 weeks of Fieldwork in traditional and emerging occupational therapy practice settings to apply knowledge to practice. This experience is the capstone for all OTA classes and will enable the student to further develop clinical reasoning and hands-on skills for assessment and implementation of occupational therapy services under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist or certified occupational therapy assistant. The goal of Fieldwork is to develop professionalism and competence in career responsibilities as a generalist entry-level occupational therapy assistant and to achieve client-centered, meaningful, occupation-based outcomes. Level II Fieldwork may be completed in a minimum of one setting if it is reflective of more than one practice area, or in a maximum of 3 different settings as scheduling and availability of Fieldwork sites allow. necessary background clearances and immunizations required by Fieldwork sites must be obtained in advance. Proof of current CPR Certification and student liability insurance are required. Terms Offered: As needed
