46 courses with the subject OT, 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.
OT 534Adult Occupational Performance Intervention4
The Adult Occupational Performance Intervention course teaches intervention skills required by the occupational therapist that works with the adult population in a variety of practice settings. The process of intervention, which this course emphasizes includes: screening, assessment, formulation of intervention plans, treatment implementation, discontinuation of services, and documentation of services. This is done in accordance with the OT profession’s standards of practice and code of ethics. The interventions, via dynamic reasoning, will be client-centered, occupation and evidence based, and culturally relevant to facilitate meaningful and effective occupational therapy practice.
OT 535Geriatric Occupational Performance Intervention4
The Geriatric Occupational Performance Intervention course teaches intervention skills required by the practicing occupational therapist. The process of intervention which this course emphasizes includes: screening, assessment, formulation of intervention plans, treatment implementation, discontinuation of services, and documentation of services for individuals in the geriatric population. This is done in accordance with the OT profession’s standards of practice and code of ethics. The interventions, via dynamic reasoning, will be client-centered, occupation and evidence based, and culturally relevant, to facilitate meaningful and effective occupational therapy practice.
This level I experience II provides students the opportunity to apply clinical reasoning, group dynamics, and basic clinical skills by participating in an experience within various treatment settings of clients with ages across the lifespan. This experience will promote development of clinical reasoning skills, professional behaviors, occupation based practice and integration of evidenced based practice.
Level II Fieldwork I is an in-depth 12-week experiential course during which occupational therapy students deliver occupational therapy services to clients in the adult and geriatric population in a variety of service delivery models. The goal of Level II Fieldwork I is to develop a competent, entry-level, generalist occupational therapist who integrates evidence and clinical reasoning in the delivery of client-centered, occupation focused intervention that is purposeful, meaningful and evidence based driven. Students practice occupational therapy in site-specific areas of practice under the supervision of an occupational therapy fieldwork educator while simultaneously engaging in a distance learning component via a Blackboard course delivered by a university instructor to enhance didactic learning.
This course examines the occupational therapy roles of supervisor, manager, leader, and entrepreneur needed to make effective occupational therapists who are collaborative and accessible in a complex healthcare environment. The influences of theory, evidence based research, occupation-based practice, reimbursement, governmental regulations, and ethics provide a solid foundation for students to examine and distinguish the unique role of occupational therapy in health care.
Medical advances and changes within the health care system have led to the development and use of new and innovative interventions and emerging areas of practice. This course will provide students with an opportunity to explore and examine new technologies, interventions and emerging practice areas in occupational therapy. Topics include (but are not limited to) complementary health approaches and integrative health, health promotion and wellness, telecommunication, information technologies and telehealth, bionic limbs, robotics, primary care settings and other new work environments.
OT 540Pediatric Occupational Performance Intervention4
This course will focus on occupational therapy intervention strategies for pediatric populations. Models of practice, theories and frames of reference guide the intervention process for individuals whose occupational performance is affected by various developmental, physical, and psychosocial conditions. Screening, assessment, formulation of intervention plans, treatment implementation, discontinuation of services, and documentation of services are all aspects covered in the course. Evidence based practice, dynamic reasoning, and occupation centered focus will be integrated in every lecture and assignment. This is done in accordance with the profession’s standards of practice and code of ethics.
Key features of both qualitative and quantitative occupation-based outcomes research are examined in this course, including a variety of approaches to research design, data collection, and data analysis. Topics covered include the relationship between independent and dependent variables, demographic variables, conceptual models of the OT intervention and outcome relationship and process, research notation, and generic and condition-specific outcome measures. The course examines all key tenets of human subjects protection and the IRB application/protocol process. Qualitative and quantitative data analysis approaches are demonstrated and includes approaches to reporting clinical outcome results via visual displays. This course demonstrates how to develop research studies for the achievement of meaningful clinical and community evidence-based practice outcomes, to build the OT knowledge base.
Level II Fieldwork II is an in-depth 12-week experiential course that delivers occupational therapy services to clients across the lifespan in a variety of service delivery models. The goal of Level II Fieldwork I is to develop a competent, entry-level, generalist occupational therapist who integrates evidence and clinical reasoning in the delivery of client-centered, occupation focused intervention that is purposeful, meaningful and evidence based driven. Students practice occupational therapy in site-specific areas of practice under the supervision of an occupational therapy fieldwork educator while simultaneously engaging in a distance learning component via a Blackboard course delivered by a university instructor to enhance didactic learning.
This course will explore, discuss, and critically analyze current issues and trends within occupational therapy, health care and community based systems. The OT philosophy, occupation-centered & evidence-based practice, health care trends, legislation, public policy, advocacy, health & economic disparities & social justice, professional development, cultural diversity, practice specialty areas & emerging practice areas will all be incorporated.
This is a required non-credit course which provides students with the opportunity to take a series of practice and content examinations designed to help prepare them to sit for the NBCOT Examination. This course gives the opportunity to apply curriculum content, as well as current resources in the field, to best prepare for taking the NBCOT Board Examination. Students are challenged to analyze professional scenarios and utilize dynamic reasoning skills to resolve community and clinical practice challenges via occupation-based research evidence.
During this 12 week in-depth course students deliver Occupational Therapy services to clients through research-based interventions which are purposeful, meaningful, and occupation-based. They also gain exposure to the management and administration of occupational therapy programs. In this course students practice occupational therapy in site-specific areas of practice under the supervision of an occupational therapy fieldwork educator. This course also has a distance learning component via a Blackboard course through which an instructor assists students integrate concepts they learned in prior coursework with clinical reasoning practices and skills they are learning on fieldwork. This course may span more than one semester; if so, the student will register for OT 601A, and then register for OT 601B in the following semester, not to exceed 7 credits combined.
During this 12 week in-depth course students deliver Occupational Therapy services to clients through research-based interventions which are purposeful, meaningful, and occupation-based. They also gain exposure to the management and administration of occupational therapy programs. In this course students practice occupational therapy in site-specific areas of practice under the supervision of an occupational therapy fieldwork educator. This course also has a distance learning component via a Blackboard course through which an instructor assists students integrate concepts they learned in prior coursework with clinical reasoning practices and skills they are learning on fieldwork. This course may span more than one semester; if so, the student will register for OT 601A, and then register for OT 601B in the following semester, not to exceed 7 credits combined.
OT 606Introduction to Doctoral Professionalism and Scholarship Seminar1
This course facilitates the synthesis of clinical, research and professional knowledge in the field of occupational therapy to support the development of capstone project interests. Prior capstone projects will be analyzed and individual student strengths will be considered in the context of potential projects. Professional writing at the doctoral level is emphasized.
OT 608Curriculum Development and Instructional Strategies3
In this course foundational elements influencing a curriculum design, the structure and content of curricula and syllabi, and the development of specific learning plans are presented. Instructional design strategies, including traditional, innovative and online, for varying learning strengths and abilities will be addressed. The role of the occupational therapist as an educator in clinical, community and academic environments will be presented.
OT 610Elective: Special Topics in Occupational Therapy Practice3
Specialized areas of occupational therapy practice will be discussed; these will include, but are not limited to, hand therapy, sign language, assessment in pediatric practice, pediatric splinting, introduction to neuordevelopmental intervention techniques, and a series of courses offered in other disciplines within the College of Health Sciences. Topics vary each year depending upon the student interest and the availability of faculty with professional specialty expertise.
This course is designed to provide an extensive overview of evidence-based practice. Students will complete an in-depth evidence-based project related to occupational therapy practice. Students will develop a clinical question, gather current published evidence, complete a critical review of the evidence, and summarize and present the results of the critical appraisal process.
OT 625Adolescent and Early Adulthood Issues in Autism3
This course investigates the lifespan challenges of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders transitioning through adolescence and participating in life as young adults. The student will participate in an active exploration of issues of the client with autism including: adolescent social and learning abilities, young adult vocational success, adult transition to independent living, and aging impacts. The student will learn how to evaluate and establish community-based treatment plans to support adolescent and adult clients with autism in attaining and sustaining the most independent living possible. The student will also gain knowledge in establishing clear resource support for their clients in the community.
Students must be practicing occupational therapists or have completed one Level II Fieldwork Experience.
OT 630Occupational Therapy Issues and Trends2
This course will review important issues and trends in the profession of occupational therapy. Students will explore, discuss, and critically analyze, important concepts and happenings in the field. Course content will include the philosophical base of O.T., occupation, health care trends, managed care, professional development, the team approach, inclusion, cultural diversity, occupation-centered and client-centered therapy, service delivery, practice specialty areas, role delineation, professional autonomy, reimbursement, legislation, advocacy, documentation systems, evidence-based practice and emerging areas of practice.
OT 634Acute Care Settings in Occupational Therapy3
This course is designed to provide an opportunity to explore occupational therapy practice in various acute care settings, primarily in the health care of adults within physical disabilities and gerontology based areas of practice. Settings explored will include but not be limited to the emergency department, the intensive care unit, coronary care units, bedside and clinic delivered occupational therapy for inpatients of a hospital setting, Inpatient rehabilitation settings will not be a focus of this course. The focus behind delivery of services will be a strong emphasis on occupation based practice, interdisciplinary delivery of services, and evidence based practice. The consultative role in the acute care setting will also be explored.
This course is designed to provide an opportunity to expand clinical knowledge in the area of Assistive Technology. Students learn the types and characteristics of assistive technology used by therapists. They also learn how legislation and funding affect client ability to access the various assistive devices. They learn how to evaluate client assistive technology needs, as well as the roles of posture, seating, and environmental inluences when designin assistive technology systems for clients.
Students must be licensed occupational therapists or have completed one Level II Fieldwork Experience.
OT 640Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation3
This elective course offers students the opportunity to learn hand and upper extremity anatomy and physiology, orthotic fabrication skills, and occupation-based treatment approaches to facilitate the healing process for those who suffer from upper extremity pathologies. The process of intervention which this course emphasizes includes: screening, assessment, formulation of intervention plans, treatment implementation, discontinuation of services, and documentation of services. This is done in accordance with the profession’s standards of practice and code of ethics.
This course is designed to provide the occupational therapist with an understanding of the principles of the visual system and its influences upon daily occupations of people across the lifespan. The course will discuss normal vision, vision deficits, and evidence based interventions to utilize in practice in order to ehance the occupational performance of clients.
Students must be practicing occupational therapists or have completed one Level II Fieldwork Experience.
OT 650Topics in Neuroscience and Neurohabilitation3
This course will present current information from the field of neuroscience pertaining to the influence of central and peripheral nervous system functioning on performance for individuals throughout the lifespan. Specialized topics in neurorehabilitation associated with advanced practice in pediatric and adult areas will be considered.
Students must be practicing occupational therapists or have completed one Level II Fieldwork Experience.
OT 655Cognition and Function: Assessment, Accommodation, and Remediation3
This course will present current leading theories guiding occupational therapy intervention for adults with cognitive impairment. Students will gain hands-on experience administering a variety of cognitive assessments addressing both executive function and occupational performance. A variety of cognitive remediation and accommodation strategies will be presented. Safety modifications in the school, workplace, facility, and community environments will also be explored as appropriate for individuals with cognitive impairment.
Students must be practicing occupational therapists or have completed one Level II Fieldwork Experience.
OT 657Program Development and Grant Writing3
Occupational therapists frequently encounter system challenges limiting provision of occupation based services to people with injury and disability. This course will address doctoral level knowledge, skills, and guided experiences in program development to support leadership in all professional arenas. Innovative program assessment and development skills empower advanced clinicians to enhance life participation opportunities for people with occupational limitations. Course assignments facilitate dynamic reasoning skills in the areas of program assessment, design, funding, and execution, grounded in current evidenced based research.
OT 660Health and Wellness: Theories and Programs for Adults3
This course will present theories and conceptual constructs related to health and wellness from a variety of disciplines. This will include interdisciplinary content from fields such as psychology, sociology, medicine, and physical and occupational therapy. Students will utilize theoretical concepts as a basis for assessing and evaluating health and wellness in self and others. The current literature and research describing the efficacy of various health and wellness interventions will be explored and demonstrated, and students will practice these approaches.
Students must be practicing occupational therapists or have completed one Level II Fieldwork Experience.
OT 670Occupational Therapy Management and Supervision3
Students in the course will learn about the responsibilities of the occupational therapist in administrative, supervisory, and entrepreneurial roles. The influence of theory, practice and reimbursement regulations, and ethics on occupational therapy service management issues are examined. Topics include strategic planning, facility planning, program planning, accreditation, continuous quality improvement, marketing, management theories, supervisory styles, state licensure regulations, OTR/COTA role delineation, and liability/malpractice issues and insurance. Students in the course will gain skills in financial management, including program funding, third party reimbursement, and budgeting. Opportunities for the occupational therapy entrepreneur are explored, including private practice, consultation, and other innovative occupational therapy business endeavors.
OT 675Evidence Based Motor Planning Evaluation and Intervention in Pediatric Practice3
This course provides an in depth understanding of the motor development of the neurotypical child in the first year of life, history and theoretical principles of Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT), and history and theoretical principles of the Motor Acquisition frame of reference. Evidenced based treatment strategies for children with motor impairments, including but not limited to children diagnosed with cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, and developmental delays will be analyzed. Students will apply the subject matter to their present caseloads.
OT 680Occupations for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders3
This course is an introduction to the diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Students will be introduced to the basic information about the manner in which these disorders are diagnosed, what comprised the disorder, and evidence based interventions. Student will use newly learned information to compose an interpretive report of evaluation findings and develop an individualized and group based treatment protocol within the home, school or community setting.
Students will begin a research project that contributes to the knowledge-base of occupational therapy; the outcome will include a paper acceptable for publication in a professional journal or presentation at a state or national conference.
Students will complete a research project that contributes to the knowledge-base of occupational therapy; the outcome will include a paper or presentation acceptable for publication in a professional journal.
This is a required non-credit course which will provide students with the opportunity to take a series of practice and content examinations designed to help prepare them to sit for the NBCOT Examination. As a requirement for graduation, all weekday and weekend program occupational therapy students are required to successfully complete this university-offered NBCOT certification examination preparation course. Successful completion is determined by successful passing of the practice examination. This course is offered two times per year- once in the spring weekday program, and once in a summer weekend format. Students may repeat OT 699 an unlimited number of times until they pass the practice examination; once they have passed the practice exam they may proceed to graduate if all other requirements are met.
Through small seminar group and instructor guidance, this course will facilitate the student’s progression through the formal process of developing an evidence based rationale and scholarly foundation for an occupational therapy capstone project in a specific area of concentration, which may include, but is not limited to research, advocacy, program development, education, leadership or clinical skills.
This course will analyze current state and federal public policy issues and the impact on the delivery of occupational therapy services. The course will present information related to public policy formation and advanced skills in leadership, written and verbal communication and skilled interprofessional collaboration.
Key features of both qualitative and quantitative occupation-based outcomes research are examined in this course, including a variety of approaches to research design, data collection, and data analysis. Topics covered include the relationship between independent and dependent variables, demographic variables, conceptual models of the OT intervention and outcome relationship and process, research notation, and generic and condition-specific outcome measures. The course explores a variety of outcomes research designs, including client satisfaction (or parent/caregiver) assessment, retrospective outcomes research, and client or parent self-reported perception of outcomes. The course examines all key tenets of human subjects protection and the IRB application/protocol process. Qualitative and quantitative data analysis approaches are demonstrated. The course provides approaches to reporting clinical outcome results via visual displays, including tables, graphs, and figures. This course demonstrates how to develop research studies for the achievement of meaningful clinical and community evidence-based practice outcomes, to build the OT knowledge base.
As delivery of allied health services becomes more complex and moves into more diverse areas, the role of occupational therapists can bring unique knowledge of the client as an occupational being in interprofessional collaboration. Students will explore methods and develop skills needed to be effective team participants and leaders of interprofessional teams in various practice settings.
The doctoral experiential component is an individualized, structured and in depth experience that is reflective of the curriculum design in that it prepares practitioners who are evidence based in their application of client driven occupationally based experiences in a variety of contexts and formats. In addition, the doctoral nature of the experience requires the application of knowledge and skills beyond the entry level in a focused area of the profession. These areas may include clinical practice, research, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, or education.
Through small group seminar and instructor facilitation, this course will advance the student’s progression in completing the preliminary steps of the approved capstone proposal, which will be individualized based on the unique capstone experience. These preparations may likely include gaining IRB approval, establishing funding sources for the project, completing independent study or open source coursework in the specialized area of focus, and developing and acquiring program plans, protocols and evaluation tools to solidify site preparations.
OT 804Capstone III: Project Management of Implementation3
In this course the student will implement an approved capstone project in a specialized setting that supports the attainment of specialized knowledge and skills in a focused area of practice and contributes to occupational therapy professional initiatives or issues.
OT 805Advanced Occupational Science and Theoretical Application3
This course explores historical and current trends from the occupational science literature. Theoretical constructs from the occupational science and occupational therapy literature are explored and applied to the self and to occupational therapy practice. The course emphasizes the use of occupation in establishing life balance, and explores authentic occupation-based therapy practice on an international level. There is an emphasis on social justice and occupational therapy practice with individuals who live in challenging financial and social circumstances around the world.
OT 851Publication Presentation and Knowledge Translation3
This course presents content supporting the development of professional and scholarly dissemination skills across a variety of platforms. Skills for knowledge translation, publication, and professional presentations will be reviewed from the continuum of selecting appropriate avenues for dissemination through submitting proposals, developing manuscripts, and completing publication and presentation ready materials.
