25 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 1020Intro to Occupational Therapy3
Students learn a general overview of Occupational Therapy which includes three required job shadow experiences that the student must arrange independently.
OTA 1040Anatomy and Physiology for Occupational Therapy4
This course is designed to introduce students to human anatomy and physiology. Students will apply this knowledge to understand both normal functioning in human occupations and dysfunctioning in common diseases. This course will prepare students for entry into occupational therapy assistant programs. It is recommended students complete OTA 1020 prior to or during this course.
Students will explore the neurological and musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology that contribute to occupational performance. By completing this course, students will be able to describe neurological structures, muscles, bones and joints and relate them to functional actions. Students will apply this knowledge to concepts of motor learning and analyzing occupational dysfunction.
Admission into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Corequisite
OTA 1105 Semesters Offered: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
OTA 1105Functional Anatomy Supervised Instruction3
Students will explore musculoskeletal anatomy and kinesiology in order to understand occupational performance. Students will learn about these concepts through cadaver examination, palpation, and kinesthetic experiences. Students will utilize this knowledge to explain occupational performance and dysfunction.
Admission into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Corequisite
OTA 1100 Semesters Offered: Fall
OTA 1120OT Modalities I Lecture2
Students study manual wheelchair parts/use/design/fit, ADL and IADL techniques & adapted devices; activity analysis; architectural accessibility and universal design; ergonomics; static splints/hand assessments, workplace design and patient cognitive levels. Designated as a Community-Engaged Learning course.
Students learn effects of dysfunction on occupational habits and occupational roles, apply the Occupational Therapy (OT) process, problem-solve ideas, become introduced to rehabilitation assessment, treatment techniques, and community resources. Designated as a Community-Engaged Learning class.
OTA 1170Physical Dysfunction Fieldwork I Experience2
OTA 1170 Physical Dysfunction Fieldwork I is a one hour/week lecture and thirty hour clinical site experience. Lecture prepares for the off-site experience and future fieldwork IIs by requiring academic & practical competency-based assignments. The externship will be arranged and take place at clinical facility sites within the community under the direction of an academic fieldwork coordinator. Emphasis is to expose students to a variety of diagnoses and to develop professional behaviors and clinical observation skills. This is a designated Community-Engaged Learning course.
Acceptance into the OTA program Semesters Offered: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
OTA 1180OT Domain & Process2
Students learn the history, models of practice and frames of reference in occupational therapy, along with the domain and process of the profession. Students will have an introduction to documentation, medical terminology, and goal writing formats.
Acceptance into the OTA Program Semesters Offered: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
OTA 1210OT Professional Issues I2
Students will study professional behaviors appropriate for placement in fieldwork sites. Successful work skills, advocating for the Occupational Therapy profession, creative planning and client-centered practice in the community will be explored. This is a designated Community-Engaged Learning course.
Complete all first semester courses Semesters Offered: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
OTA 1220OT Modalities II Lecture2
Students will learn theory of assistive technology and application of upper extremity dynamic splinting, prostheses, orthotic devices, computer technology, environmental controls, and specialty areas of practice. This is a designated Community-Engaged Learning course.
Students continue the study of additional adult disabilities to learn how effects of dysfunction on occupational habits and occupational roles, apply the Occupational Therapy (OT) process, problem-solve ideas, become introduced to rehabilitation assessment, treatment techniques, and community resources.
This course prepares students for a pediatric off-site experience along with instruction on evidence based treatment. Designated Community-Engaged Learning course.
Complete all first semester courses Semesters Offered: Spring
OTA 1280Pediatric/Adolescence Lecture3
Students will study normal human development and common disabilities related to childhood from birth through adolescence. Occupational Therapy (OT) domain and process will include theories for intervention and practice evidence.
Students will study professional behaviors appropriate for placement in FW II sites. Successful work skills, advocating for the Occupational Therapy profession, creative planning and client-centered practice in the community will be explored. Designated Community-Engaged Learning course.
Students will study psychological dysfunction across the life span, OT interventions through current Occupational Therapy (OT) models of practice/frames of reference, and treatment planning interventions including group dynamics and operations. This is not a designated Community-Engaged Learning class but service learning may be incorporated into this class.
Complete all second semester courses Semesters Offered: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
OTA 2350Geriatrics3
Students will learn about the normal aging process and performance skill deficits common to the aging population, and interventions to bridge the gap between performance and dysfunction. Designated as a Community-Engaged Learning course.
Complete all second semester courses Semesters Offered: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
OTA 2370Psychosocial/Geriatric Fieldwork I Experience2
This course prepares students for a geri-psych rehab off-site experience along with instruction on preparation for Fieldwork II’s. Designated Community-Engaged Learning course.
Complete all second semester courses Semesters Offered: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
OTA 2450Fieldwork Experience II Part 16
Students will complete a full-time eight week clinical fieldwork experience in a community setting arranged by Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) faculty along with instruction from a course instructor. Students will practice skills necessary for entry-level performance as an occupational therapy assistant. Designated Community-Engaged Learning course.
Complete all third semester courses Semesters Offered: Spring
OTA 2460Fieldwork Experience II Part 26
Students will complete a full-time eight week clinical fieldwork experience in a community setting arranged by Occupational Therapy Assistant faculty along with instruction from a course instructor. Students will practice skills necessary for entry-level performance as an occupational therapy assistant. Designated Community-Engaged Learning course.
