58 courses with the subject OTH, 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.
OTH 601Foundations of Occupation & Wellness3
This course introduces the concepts of occupational therapy including the power of occupation and the influence of occupation on wellbeing. Additional topics addressed include professional memberships and documents that guide our practice, therapeutic use of self, cultural competency and Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI), and teamwork in various settings.
Students learn and apply the occupational therapy process for clients with mental health disorders. Occupational performance assessment, and intervention planning and implementation are emphasized. Societal and personal attitudes towards persons with mental health disorders will be explored. The social, economic, political, and demographic factors influencing mental health service provision will be addressed.
Students acquire foundations of human anatomy and the kinesiology of movement. Emphasis is in the analysis of musculoskeletal and movement factors and the impact of biomechanical conditions on occupational performance and the impact of biomechanical conditions. Students acquire skills in clinical examination of movement and the musculoskeletal system.
With a foundational understanding of human anatomy and the kinesiology of movement. Students will demonstrate skills in clinical examination of movement and CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 395
This course expands the OT student’s understanding and application of treatment skills and clinical reasoning. The students practice these skills to enhance technical abilities and gain confidence in the selection and use of procedures. Objectives are achieved through visiting lecturers, case studies, class discussion, active participation, and dialogue.
This course introduces the role of evidence in occupational therapy clinical reasoning and practice. Students develop research consumer skills, including database search techniques, and critical analysis skills. Students are instructed within lecture and lab formats and with written and oral assignments that develop understanding of evidence based practice.
OTH 620Teaching & Learning in Occupational Therapy2
Students will investigate and identify their learning preferences to apply teaching and learning strategies to their classes and clients in professional settings. Learning theories and instructional design principles application will assist in developing objectives and learning experiences for stakeholders. Students will apply technology skills used in the teaching-learning environment.
OTH 622Occupational Performance in Children & Adolescents4
Students explore occupational development of children and adolescents, and the interrelationship between the child, occupation, and the environment on participation. Students learn about common pediatric diagnoses, practice models, and intervention sites, and apply this knowledge to occupational therapy evaluation and intervention. Influence of the family, environment, and socio-cultural factors is explored.
OTH 623Occupational Performance in the Aging Population4
This course examines the normal aging process with emphasis on occupational performance, activity limitation, and participation restrictions of individuals from adulthood through the life span. Students review the assessment and treatment of clients, including prevention, remediation, and maintenance of wellness. Various practice areas for the adult and aging populations are discussed.
Students integrate knowledge of occupational performance with anatomy, neurology, and body factors to learn how impairments can lead to disability or role loss. Assessments and interventions are taught with a holistic approach to the person. Instruction is in both lecture and lab formats, and with written and oral assignments.
OTH 626Occupational Therapy Models of Practice & Occupational
Science (3) Theoretical practice models and frames of reference that guide occupational therapy evaluation and intervention are introduced and explored. Occupational science concepts are introduced and applied. Students analyze and relate pertinent occupation therapy literature and case studies to models of practice and occupational science. CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 396
This course teaches students to appraise quantitative research to inform clinical decision making. Students also acquire fundamental knowledge of quantitative study design and data analysis used in occupational therapy scholarship.
This course introduces assistive technology principles and practice. Students will critique a variety of technology resources, assess environments, and apply technological information to assessment and intervention. Students will be able to critically discuss the impact of environmental interventions on the consumer’s ability to engage in work/school, self-care, and play/leisure pursuits.
OTH 633Global Health Perspectives: A Field Experience2
This course is intended to provide an opportunity for occupational therapy students to study and experience global health issues by participating in an international fieldwork experience. Not everything that is germane to understanding global health can be covered in a single elective course; this experience is intended to give students the opportunity to 1) understand the culture and contemporary health care issues of the visiting country 2) illustrate the role or potential role of occupational therapy in contributing to the health and wellbeing of the population and 3) reflect on their personal growth and on the sustainability of their service.
This course provides students the opportunity to observe and engage with practitioners who provide occupational therapy services to infants, children and/ or adolescents. This course uses guided assignments and small group discussions to bridge didactic classroom knowledge with the occupational therapy process and practices observed in pediatric settings.
This course provides students the opportunity to observe and engage with practitioners who provide occupational therapy services in adult/geriatric settings. Guided assignments and small group discussions are used to bridge didactic classroom knowledge with the occupational therapy process and practices observed in adult/geriatric settings.
This course emphasizes the neuroscientific underpinnings of human occupation. Concepts of human neurobehaviors, neuroanatomy, and neurophysiology will be discussed as they relate to the assessment of client factors, performance skills, and performance patterns, and participation.
This lab-based course complements the functional neuroscience lecture. The emphasis is in the practical application of the assessment of neurobehaviors and the impact of neurological conditions on client factors, performance skills, and performance patterns, occupational performance and participation.
Students will learn the application of outcome measures and their application to knowledge translation. Students explore merits and biases intrinsically present CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 397
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of degenerative neurological conditions, their clinical manifestations, and their impact on occupational performance. Students acquire knowledge of the OT process and evidence-based practice in assessing, evaluating, planning, and implementing client-centered interventions with degenerative neurologic conditions.
This lab-based course complements OTH640 lecture with a focus on the application of the OT process on degenerative neurological conditions. Students will develop the skills to conduct assessments and interventions based on theory and evidence for clients with degenerative neurological conditions.
This course emphasizes preparatory, purposeful, and occupation-based interventions as well as exploration of current innovations commonly used in occupational therapy practice. Students learn, apply, practice, compare and contrast evaluative and intervention methods for dysfunction related to neurological conditions. Students practice hands-on techniques, analyze cases, and superimpose purposeful and occupation-based treatment after incorporating various neuro-physiologically based techniques.
This community-based fieldwork experience emphasizes higher level management and leadership skills, including program development, advocacy, and consultation. Students learn about community agencies, population and organizational needs, and the role of occupational therapy practitioners in community-based settings. The program plan is implemented and evaluated by OT faculty and the community-based site.
Students explore the meaning of professional leadership/service through self- assessment and engagement in a variety of projects throughout the course. Managerial roles, including communicating, marketing, budgeting, planning and evaluating programs are discussed within the broader context of an evolving health care system. Ethical issues related to occupational therapy are explored and analyzed.
In this course, students prepare a critical appraisal of topic using evidence gathered and analyzed in OTH612, OTH628, and OTH643. Students develop a scholarly agenda and learn how to collect and analyze data in preparation for entry level based practice. Objectives are achieved through written and oral assignments.
This course surveys assistive technology principles, practice, and the role of the occupational therapist as a member of the assistive technology team. Legal, ethical, and social issues related to assistive technology application will be addressed. Students will critique a variety of technological resources and apply them to the OT process. CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 398
OTH 648Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research in OT2
This course teaches students to appraise qualitative and mixed-methods research to inform clinical decision making. Students also acquire fundamental knowledge of qualitative and mixed methods study design and data analyses used in occupational therapy scholarship.
This course provides students with resources and skills that will facilitate their success during Level II fieldwork. In addition, job search skills, resume writing, and interviewing techniques are integrated. Students become familiar with fieldwork II evaluation methods as well as the application requirements and processes for the certification examination and state licensure.
This 12-week, full time experience takes place in practice settings that provides occupational therapy services to individuals in order to enhance occupational performance. Students develop entry-level skills in evaluation, intervention planning and implementation, documentation, problem solving, and professionalism in facilities using a variety of service delivery models reflective of current occupational therapy practice.
This 12-week, full time experience takes place in practice settings that provides occupational therapy services to individuals in order to enhance occupational performance. Students develop entry-level skills in evaluation, intervention planning and implementation, documentation, problem solving, and professionalism in facilities using a variety of service delivery models reflective of current occupational therapy practice.
This full time experience takes place in practice settings that provides occupational therapy services to individuals in order to enhance occupational performance. Students develop entry-level skills in evaluation, intervention planning and implementation, documentation, problem solving, and professionalism in facilities using a variety of service delivery models reflective of current occupational therapy practice. OTH665II Fieldwork Level II B, Part Two (8) This full time experience takes place in practice settings that provides occupational therapy services to individuals in order to enhance occupational performance. Students develop entry-level skills in evaluation, intervention planning and implementation, documentation, problem solving, and professionalism in facilities using a variety of service delivery models reflective of current occupational therapy practice.
OTH 695Models of Practice in Occupational Therapy3
This course presents occupation based models that guide the practice of occupational therapy. Students will analyze and compare selected models via assigned readings and group discussions. Students will become familiar with elements and characteristics, assessment tools and techniques, treatment planning and intervention strategies, and documentation formats associated with the models presented, and apply selected models to their professional practice.
This course teaches students to identify, develop, and implement individual and population-based OT group interventions with a focus on psychosocial issues using OT Clinical Skill Competencies, and Sustainable Health & Wellbeing principles. Students will also demonstrate Practice Scholar Competencies by incorporating evidence-based support for their course assignments.
This course complements OTH705 and runs concurrently with Fieldwork 1C: Community Fieldwork. This lab course focuses on the implementation and outcomes of intervention techniques that address psychosocial aspects of occupations for individualized, group, and populations.
This course introduces students to the Doctoral Capstone. Students’ complete needs assessments with capstone sites, determine the project question, and complete part of the literature review. Through a series of assignments students will begin the capstone experience.
This elective course provides the opportunity to gain more depth in a specialized or more advanced area of clinical practice in occupational therapy in traditional or non-traditional settings. Students acquire knowledge of how to obtain advanced certifications and/or specialization, emphasizing the value of lifelong learning.
OTH 722Pediatric Occupations across Practice Settings1
This course provides an in-depth exploration of childhood occupations, and the interrelationship among the child, occupational performance and participation, and the environment. Students learn specialized roles including sensory processing and feeding, across outpatient, community-based, and hospital-based settings. Alternative delivery models such as teletherapy and consultation will be explored.
OTH 722LPediatric Occupations across Practice Settings Lab1
This lab supports OTH722 in the application of specialized roles in addressing sensory processing and feeding. Specific practices in outpatient, home-based, community-based, and hospital-based settings will be reinforced.
OTH 723Occupational Performance in the Aging Population4
This course examines the normal aging process and age-related conditions emphasizing occupational performance, activity limitation, and participation restrictions of individuals throughout adulthood. Students review the assessment and CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 400
OTH 723LOccupational Performance in the Aging Population Lab1
This lab-based course integrates knowledge of normal aging and age-related conditions in the understanding of occupational performance, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. Students acquire the skills to conduct evaluation and intervention strategies, including prevention, compensation, remediation, and maintenance of wellness.
Lecture provides knowledge of biomechanics, tissue healing, and the neurological bases of occupations.? Students acquire skills to conduct comprehensive evaluations and interventions to prevent, remediate, or compensate for biomechanical impairments, limitations, or restrictions. Topics include orthopedic conditions and impairments, manual therapy, physical agents, complementary methods, orthotics, ergonomics, and patient education.
This lab integrates knowledge of biomechanics, tissue healing, and the neurological bases of occupations. Students acquire the skills to conduct comprehensive evaluations and interventions to prevent, remediate, or compensate for biomechanical impairments, limitations, or restrictions. Topics include therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, physical agents, complementary methods, orthotics, ergonomics, and patient education.
OTH 726Pediatric Occupational Development and School-based Practice3
This course addresses the occupational development of children and adolescents, and the interrelationship between the child, occupation, and environment on occupational performance and participation. Students explore childhood occupations, models and frames of reference, and evaluation and intervention in schools.
In this course, students will continue to prepare for the Capstone Project by finalizing the Site Description, completing the Literature Review, and identifying the unique occupational therapy lens that the project will hold.
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of acquired neurological conditions, their clinical manifestations, and their impact on occupational performance. Students acquire knowledge of the OT process and evidence-based practice in assessing, evaluating, planning, and implementing client-centered interventions with acquired neurologic conditions.
This lab-based course complements OTH 741 lecture with a focus on the application of the OT process on acquired neurological conditions. Students will develop the skills to conduct assessments and interventions based on theory and evidence for clients with acquired neurological conditions. CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 401
This course reinforces the curriculum’s leadership and professional identity thread and provides students with resources and skills to support their professional development post-graduation. Students become familiarized with topics related to certification exam success, job skills, stress management techniques, state licensure, and post-graduate certifications and specializations.
In this course, students will continue to prepare for the Capstone Experience and the Capstone Project by completing, submitting, and obtaining approval from the IRB. Focus will be on development of project objectives, project design and methods of evaluation based on current best evidence.
The first Level II fieldwork course includes a minimum of 12 weeks in a practice setting that provides occupational therapy services. Students are provided with experience in client evaluation, intervention, documentation, problem-solving, and professionalism. Students are supervised by qualified occupational therapists with a minimum of one year of experience.
The second Level II fieldwork course includes a minimum of 12 weeks in a practice setting that provides occupational therapy services. Students are provided with experience in client evaluation, intervention, documentation, problem-solving, and professionalism. Students are supervised by qualified occupational therapists with a minimum of one year of experience.
Students explore occupational science to promote in-depth understanding of occupation as scientifically based and integral to the philosophical base for occupational therapy. Through readings, discussions, and experience, students develop a personal and professional philosophy of occupation and analyze opportunities for development of occupational therapy in social, cultural, political, economic, and ecological contexts.
Students will explore outcome methods as applied to various contexts, purposes, and methodologies. More specific exploration of outcomes related to individual doctoral projects will include the selection of appropriate outcome measure(s), development of procedural and process skills, and development of a plan for applying the selected measure to the doctoral project.
Students will examine learning theories and apply principles of instructional design to develop educational objectives and learning experiences for clients, practitioners, students, and stakeholders. Students gain skills in technology used in the teaching- learning environment. Coursework is applied directly to the student’s proposed doctoral experience. CHATHAM UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2026-2027 402
The Doctoral Capstone provides in-depth exposure in one or more of the following: clinical practice, research, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education, or theory development. The Doctoral Capstone includes the Capstone Experience and Capstone Project. Students work with a Site Mentor, Faculty Mentor, and Capstone Coordinator throughout the process.
