42 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 102Introduction to Occupational Therapy I1
This course is designed to introduce freshman occupational therapy majors to the field of occupational therapy, including identifying the role of occupational therapy in various practice settings, developing an appreciation for occupational therapy publications. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in a community engaged experience throughout the semester. This is a hybrid course where class sessions are both face-to-face and online. Spring.
This course is designed to introduce sophomore occupational therapy majors to medical terminology and other terminology utilized by occupational therapy professionals. This course will prepare students to enter into junior-level (and beyond) occupational therapy seminar coursework where they will be expected to understand and apply medical terminology and related occupational therapy terminology. This is a hybrid course where class sessions are both face-to-face and online. Fall.
This course will provide students with the opportunity to interface with the professional OT community in both classroom and informal meeting environments. Occupational therapy practice areas and special interest areas will be presented with an emphasis on occupational therapy roles in various practice settings, and foundational occupational therapy terminology. Fall.
This course designed to prepare students to enter the professional phase of the MOT program at Saint Francis University. As a follow up from OT 301 , students will be engaged in active learning that has a strong focus on the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, the Occupational Profile, and interviewing/information gathering skills. Students will gain an appreciation of the role of occupational therapy as well as the roles of the physical therapy, nursing, and physician assistant through an interdisciplinary project. Lastly, students will be advised on requirements and recommendations for level I fieldwork that will occur in OT 401
This course is subdivided into three modules: module 1 explores the basic tenets of occupational therapy including history and philosophy of the profession, occupation, culture and meaning, the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and related terminology, licensure and certification requirements. Module 2 examines the concept of activity analysis and its relation to occupations. Students will demonstrate activity analysis in areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, context(s) and environments, and client factors. Module 3 explores the concepts of group dynamics including understanding the needs of groups and populations, establishing group protocols and goals.
Successful completion of pre-professional phase coursework. Summer.
OT 405Introduction to Healthcare Concepts1
This course provides students with an introduction to the healthcare environment. Students will earn CPR certification, complete various trainings (child abuse), learn the basics of first aid, learn how to assess vital signs, demonstrate competency in infection control measures, fire and personal safety. Students will gain an understanding in basic medical equipment including wheelchairs and other mobility devices, oxygen tubing/tanks and other acute care devices.
Successful completion of pre-professional phase coursework. Summer.
OT 406Introduction to Professionalism in Occupational Therapy1
This course will assist in professional behavior development addressing the following concepts: therapeutic use of self, personal and professional goal development, therapeutic relationship development, observation skills. This course will serve as a foundation to prepare students for experiential learning in diverse settings through didactic coursework.
Successful completion of pre-professional phase coursework. Summer.
OT 407Introduction to Pediatric Occupational Therapy2
This course explores human development and the relation to occupational performance. A study of sensory, physical, cognitive, emotional and sociocultural aspects of human development is emphasized to analyze occupational performance. Lab included.
Successful completion of pre-professional phase coursework. Summer.
OT 408Introduction to Musculoskeletal Occupational Therapy2
This course delivers a theoretical, scientific, anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical foundation of structures and how they influence movement and occupational performance across environmental contexts and activity. Emphasis of this course is concentrated on OT practice concepts and its relationships with theories, frames of references, and uniform medical terminology within the neuromusculoskeletal domain, functional anatomy of the extremities, head, neck, and back, kinesiology and biomechanical principles, and back safety during functional movement patterns. Lab included.
Successful completion of pre-professional phase coursework. Summer.
OT 409Introduction to Neurological Occupational Therapy2
This course examines the structure and function of the human nervous system with practical applications to human development and occupation. We will explore the role of the occupational therapist in various settings providing neurorehabilitation. Although the focus is on typical development and movement, overview of settings, diagnoses, OT Process, neurorehabilitation terminology, OT/OTA collaboration, how occupation is used in treatment planning and implementation will be covered. Teaching/learning process and health literacy will also be discussed. Lab included.
Successful completion of pre-professional phase coursework. Summer.
OT 410Introduction to Psychosocial Occupational Therapy2
This introductory course will link the occupational therapy student’s knowledge of the field of psychology with psychosocial concepts in occupational therapy. Topics covered include mental illness, concepts of recovery and stigma, and the OT process with mental health conditions. Students will participate in a community-based psychosocial lab experience. This course serves as a foundation and preparation for the psychosocial emphasized Level I Fieldwork in the same semester. Lab included.
Successful completion of pre-professional phase coursework. Summer.
OT 411Organization of Theory, Scholarship, and Evidence-Based Practice I1
This course will provide a basic overview of the research process in conjunction with the essential elements of evidence-based practice. Learning approaches are primarily through the comprehension and critical analysis of scholarship. Students will develop a general understanding of the literature review process by identifying quantitative and quantitative research studies utilized in occupational therapy.
Successful completion of pre-professional phase coursework. Summer.
OT 412Introduction to Clinical Competency1
This course serves to provide a foundation of clinical competency skills that will prepare them for their Level I FW experiences as well as advancing through the professional phase of the program. Students will participate in a simulated role of the patient, facilitating knowledge of the OT process, including core values, ethics, culture and documentation.
Successful completion of pre-professional phase coursework. Summer.
OT 413Fieldwork Level IA Experience1
The first of 3 Level-I Fieldwork opportunities will follow the curriculum design in providing students with the foundations to serve the community with a focus on the psychosocial factors that influence engagement in occupation. Building upon the pre-professional phase minor in psychology coursework, this Level IA focus’ on behavioral health or the psychological and social factors that influence engagement in occupation.
Successful completion of pre-professional phase coursework. Summer.
OT 505Therapeutic Interventions and Activity Analysis in Occupational Therapy1
This course explores therapeutic interventions for a variety of diagnoses related to musculoskeletal, neurological, and pediatric conditions. In addition, activity analysis is applied as a working concept and therapeutic application.
Successful completion of Summer I coursework. Fall.
OT 506Introduction to Health Promotion, Planning, & Programming1
This is a community engaged course that prepares the student to create, implement, and evaluate community-based occupational therapy services. Students will demonstrate, evaluate, and utilize the principles of the teaching-learning process using educational methods and health literacy education approaches: To design activities and clinical training for persons, groups, and populations; to instruct and train the client, caregiver, family, significant others, and communities at the level of the audience. This course will assist students in preparing for the leadership/scholarly project in the spring semester.
Successful completion of Summer I coursework. Fall.
OT 507Leadership, Ethics, & Advocacy Concepts in Occupational Therapy1
This course will explore various leadership theories and application to the management of OT services. Students will explore American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and AOTA Standards of Practice and use them as a guide for ethical decision making in professional interactions, client interventions, employment settings, and when confronted with personal and organizational ethical conflicts. This course will teach students to identify, analyze, and advocate for existing and future service delivery models and policies, and their potential effect on the practice of occupational therapy and opportunities to address societal needs.
Successful completion of Summer I coursework. Fall.
OT 508The Occupational Therapy Process in Pediatric Conditions4
This course applies occupational therapy domains and processes for therapeutic interactions with children and youth participating in medical, educational, and community contexts. Lab included.
Successful completion of Summer I coursework. Fall.
OT 509The Occupational Therapy Process in Neurorehabilitation/Lab4
This is a community engaged course that examines the structure and function of the human nervous system with practical applications to occupational therapy practice. Students examine the effects of neurological dysfunction and conditions associated with the nervous system on occupational performance across the lifespan. Occupation-based models, frames of reference, assessment tools, and an introduction to intervention strategies used when working with persons with neurological and neurodegenerative conditions will be addressed. Lab included. The community engaged clinical application offers opportunities for students to integrate and apply what they have learned in OT Process: Neurorehabilitation Practice by participating in active, hands- on, and experiential learning. Emphasis will be placed on applying the skills of evaluation, treatment planning, intervention, and documentation in preparation for entry level neuro rehabilitation practice.
Successful completion of Summer I coursework Fall.
OT 510The Occupational Therapy Process in Musculoskeletal Conditions/Lab4
This course will provide students with advanced knowledge of human movement including joint motions and muscle actions, biomechanics and movement analysis. Manual muscle testing, goniometry and other biomechanical assessment techniques will be taught. Emphasis will be on the analysis of movement, creating treatment plans to maintain and restore musculoskeletal functions, and the development of intervention planning for neuromusculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions. Lab included
Successful completion of Summer I coursework. Fall.
OT 511Innovative Approaches in Occupational Therapy1
This course highlights technological advances in OT and immerses the student in innovative, evidence-based interventions including assistive technology, HaloAnatomy Software and Anatomage Tables (Experiential Learning Common Virtual Anatomy lab), 3-D printing, functional mobility, prosthetics, driving simulation, modalities, ergonomics, gaming and virtual interventions, Bioness Integrated Therapy System, H200 Wireless Hand Rehabilitation System, and functional mobility. Students will learn to utilize the devices/techniques, as well as be able to verbalize the rationale for usage as OT intervention.
Successful completion of Summer I coursework. Fall.
OT 512Professionalism: Clinical Reasoning & Competence in Occupational Therapy1
This course will focus on the application and analysis of professionalism, clinical reasoning, and clinical and cultural humility and the occupational therapy student. The student will continue to build upon the professional skills required in OT practice, build on their ability and confidence with clinical reasoning skills within the OT process and explore the sociocultural, socioeconomic, diversity factors, and lifestyle choices that lead to preferences in engagement in occupation.
Successful completion of Summer I coursework. Fall.
OT 513Fieldwork Level IB Experience1
The course provides students with the opportunity to apply coursework into practice during a Level I fieldwork learning experience. This one-workweek (5 day) direct experience will take place in various settings with established partners and involves direct observation and participation in selected aspects of the occupational therapy process.
Successful completion of Summer I coursework. Fall.
OT 514Medical Conditions in Occupational Therapy3
This course is designed to facilitate growth and application of student knowledge of medical disorders commonly encountered by rehabilitation professionals. And to provide an understanding of the management of these disorders. Emphasis is placed on the pathology, etiology, symptomatology, prognosis, and contraindications of several selected medical conditions across the lifespan. The ways in which these diseases and disabilities can affect the development, functioning, and occupation of individuals within their various contexts will be reviewed and examined. Implications for occupational therapy evaluation, interventions, and precautions for practice will be addressed. There will be several opportunities for application of this information in order to enhance the learning experience. Active participation in this course is essential.
Successful completion of all Summer I and Fall I coursework. There are no course substitutions for this course. Spring.
OT 515Managerial Concepts in Occupational Therapy2
The principles of management in the provision of occupational therapy are considered in depth, including the principles of organizing, planning, directing, controlling, budgeting and communicating services. A variety of systems and models are examined in relation to the marketing and delivery of occupational therapy services, including medical, community, education, and social models.
Successful completion of all Summer I and Fall I coursework. Spring.
OT 516Aging, Health, & Occupation2
This course focuses on Optimizing occupational performance for adults and older adults with attention to roles, satisfaction, competence and activities. A review of human development from adulthood to geriatrics in relation to occupational performance will be provided. The impact of aging on occupational performance with an emphasis on aging in society will be explored. Issues that may impact occupational performance and thus require adaptation will be discussed. Topics will include theory, evidence based practice, frames of reference, the occupational therapy process and the roles of OTA and OT in practice settings for this population will be discussed.
Successful completion of all Summer I and Fall I coursework. Spring.
OT 517The Occupational Therapy Process in Mental Health Conditions & Psychosocial Wellbeing4
This course will explore the history of mental illness in our society as well as the impact of laws on treatment and access to occupational therapy services. Students will examine and build skills in psychosocial interventions used in occupational therapy. Students will examine the theoretical basis, evaluation tools and practice application of individual, group and consultation psychosocial interventions used by occupational therapists. Lab included.
Successful completion of all Summer I and Fall I coursework. Spring.
OT 518Scholarship & Evidence-Based Practice II2
This course engages the student in concepts used in qualitative and quantitative research methodology as used in the occupational therapy profession. Specifically, the student applies principles of evidenced-based practice investigation, critiques and demonstrates a foundational knowledge of research methodology, engages in beginning-level data analysis and interpretation, and is introduced to the process of presentation and publication of quantitative research projects. Lab included.
Successful completion of all Summer I and Fall I coursework. Spring.
OT 519Special Topics in Occupational Therapy I2
Advanced knowledge from academic, administrative, and/or clinical management perspectives in occupational therapy area of specialty. Utilize clinical reasoning to facilitate occupation-based interventions that address client factors. This must include interventions focused on promotion, compensation, adaptation, and prevention. Topics can include: advanced pediatric feeding issues/interventions, sensory integration, advanced upper extremity rehabilitation, upper extremity modalities and interventions, wellness and well-being, vision therapy, women’s health, dementia care, cancer care, advanced school-based and early intervention considerations, advanced acute care, among others. This course will be offered twice (in module 1 and module 2). Students will select topics based on interests and availability.
Successful completion of all Summer I and Fall I coursework. Spring.
OT 520Special Topics in Occupational Therapy II2
Advanced knowledge from academic, administrative, and/or clinical management perspectives in occupational therapy area of specialty. Utilize clinical reasoning to facilitate occupation-based interventions that address client factors. This must include interventions focused on promotion, compensation, adaptation, and prevention. Topics can include: advanced pediatric feeding issues/interventions, sensory integration, advanced upper extremity rehabilitation, upper extremity modalities and interventions, wellness and well-being, vision therapy, women’s health, dementia care, cancer care, advanced school-based and early intervention considerations, advanced acute care, among others. This course will be offered twice (in module 1 and module 2). Students will select topics based on interests and availability.
Successful completion of all Summer I and Fall I coursework. Spring
OT 522Fieldwork Level IC Experience1
The course will follow the curriculum design in providing the opportunity for students to build upon their application and analysis skills when participating in the clinic-based Level I experience. They will continue to build upon their therapeutic use of self through, engage in the occupational therapy process and apply and analyze their didactic teachings into the clinic setting. This one work-week experience will take place in various settings with established partners.
Successful completion of all Summer I and Fall I coursework. Spring
OT 601Scholarship & Evidence-Based Practice III2
This course engages the student in qualitative and quantitative research design methodology and analysis used in the occupational therapy profession and introduces the student to interprofessional research engagement. In addition, students learn to apply evidence to practical clinical scenarios and develop further their identity as occupational therapy clinician-researchers.
Successful completion of Spring I of the professional phase curriculum. Successful completion of all coursework in the Summer I, Fall I, Spring I of Professional Phase Summer
OT 603Advanced Fieldwork Seminar1
This course will prepare the student for their Level II fieldwork placement with an emphasis on, Level II fieldwork expectations, the transition from the role of the classroom student to the fieldwork student, professional relationships, site requirements, objectives, and fieldwork priorities.
Successful completion of all coursework in the Summer I, Fall I, Spring I of Professional Phase. Summer
OT 604Professional Development I2
This course will house multiple aspects of professional development including the development of a professional-development plan and portfolio, creation of an NBCOT study plan and implementation through online simulation quizzes and other professional activities.
Successful completion of Summer II coursework. Fall
OT 605Fieldwork Level IIA Experience6
This course is the first of two 12-week Level II fieldwork learning experiences. This course assists in the development of competent, entry-level, generalist occupational therapists. The student will be exposed to a variety of clients across the lifespan and to a variety of settings. The experience promotes the student’s clinical reasoning, reflective and ethical practice, and develops professionalism and competence within professional occupational therapy practice.
Successful completion of Summer II coursework and a passing score on the advanced clinical competency. Fall
OT 606Professional Development II2
This course will house multiple aspects of professional development including the development of a professional-development plan and portfolio, creation of an NBCOT study plan and implementation through online simulation quizzes and other professional activities.
Successful completion of coursework in Fall II. Spring
OT 607Fieldwork Level IIB Experience6
This course is the second of two 12-week Level II fieldwork learning experiences. This course assists in the development of competent, entry-level, generalist occupational therapists. The student will be exposed to a variety of clients across the lifespan and to a variety of settings. The experience promotes the student’s clinical reasoning, reflective and ethical practice, and develops professionalism and competence within professional occupational therapy practice.
Successful completion of coursework in Fall II. Spring
OT 608Advanced Fieldwork Seminar IIA1
This course is designed to enhance occupational therapy students’ readiness for diverse clinical environments through an integrative learning experience during the first 12-week Level II fieldwork. Emphasis is placed on clinical reasoning, critical thinking, professional identity, reflective practice, and ethical, evidence-based decision-making to support competent entry-level practice under supervision. The course provides structured opportunities for students to synthesize fieldwork experiences, receive feedback, and critically appraise their professional competence across settings and the lifespan.
Successful completion of Summer II coursework. Fall.
OT 609Advanced Fieldwork Seminar IIB1
This course is designed to enhance occupational therapy students’ readiness for diverse clinical environments through an integrative learning experience during the second 12-week Level II fieldwork. Emphasis is placed on clinical reasoning, critical thinking, professional identity, reflective practice, and ethical, evidence-based decision-making to support competent entry-level practice under supervision. The course provides structured opportunities for students to synthesize fieldwork experiences, receive feedback, and critically appraise their professional competence across settings and the lifespan.
Successful completion of Fall II coursework. Spring.
OT 610Advanced Board Prep2
This course supports the mission of Saint Francis University’s Occupational Therapy program by enhancing student preparedness for credentialing and improving pass rates on the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam. Utilizing a structured study plan, students engage in targeted review of core content areas aligned with NBCOT domains, including evaluation, intervention, professional standards, and practice management. The course incorporates weekly simulation quizzes, case-based learning scenarios, and critical reasoning exercises modeled on NBCOT exam question formats.
