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COTA

20 courses with the subject COTA, 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.

COTA 2020Human
Subject
COTA
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
COTA 2100Psychosocial Aspects3

This course addresses acute and chronic psychosocial dysfunction conditions and occupational therapy’s role in providing service. Various developmental concerns and mental health settings are discussed. The OTA’s role in interventions is presented including theory, evaluation, treatment planning and intervention. Psychosocial issues in physical dysfunction are also explored.

Subject
COTA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
CR
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
Prerequisite
COTA 2200 , COTA 2300 , COTA 2310 , COTA 2420 , and PSYC 1000 . Concurrently: Taken concurrently with COTA 2210 and COTA 2320 .
COTA 2150Group

Dynamics (1CR) (2LB) This course is designed to develop effective interpersonal communication to prepare students for professional/patient interactions in clinical practice and the engagement of therapeutic use of self. An emphasis is placed on the development of basic listening skills, providing meaningful feedback, and group membership skills. This course provides an environment, which promotes sharing of ideas, attitudes and feelings, peer feedback and support of group members. 180 OTA program, or permission of the OTA program director.

Subject
COTA
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
Prerequisite
Admission into the
COTA 2160Leadership

Skills (2CR) (1L, 2LB) This course promotes effective interpersonal communication for group and professional leadership, evaluation of self and others, and therapeutic-use of-self techniques necessary for effective occupational therapy service provision. Group leadership and interactive skills are practiced along with activity analysis, adapting and grading of group activities. COTA 2200, COTA 2300, COTA 2310, COTA 2420. Concurrently: Taken concurrently with COTA 2100 and COTA 2210.

Subject
COTA
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
Prerequisite
COTA 2150,
COTA 2200Therapeutic

Approaches and Media I (2CR) (4LB) Exploration of a variety of media and therapeutic approaches for special needs populations. Activity analysis and adaptation of activities are practiced extensively. Types of activities explored include play, education, daily living skills, social participation, work and leisure. Use of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework is introduced and applied to practice.

Subject
COTA
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
COTA 2210Therapeutic

Approaches and Media II (2CR) (4LB) Continuation of implementation of the

Subject
COTA
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
COTA 2220Therapeutic

Approaches and Media III (3CR) (6LB) This course continues the exploration of service implementation for the occupational therapy assistant in the physical disabilities settings Areas studied include daily living skills, work, leisure, education, and social participation. Techniques applied in physical disabilities settings are practiced. COTA 2200, COTA 2210, COTA 2300, COTA 2310, COTA 2320, COTA 2350, and COTA 2420. Concurrently: Taken concurrently with COTA 2330 and COTA 2400.

Subject
COTA
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
Prerequisite
COTA 2020,
COTA 2300Fieldwork

Integration I (2CR) (1L, 2LB) An introduction to the role of working with special needs populations in the community. The role and professional expectations of occupational therapy assistants are introduced. This course provides fieldwork preparation integrated with classroom discussions. Students will complete 20 hours of clinical experience. Beginning knowledge of medical terminology is studied.

Subject
COTA
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
COTA 2310Fieldwork

Integration II (1CR) (2LB) A continuation of pre- fieldwork course work and beginning preparation for Level I fieldwork. Primary focus on professional skills in community experiences and with special needs populations. Begin clinical documentation for OTA practitioner.

Subject
COTA
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
Prerequisite
COTA 2300.
COTA 2320Fieldwork

Integration III (1CR) (2LB) Designed to prepare . students for Level I and II fieldwork experiences. Students will complete Level I fieldwork in psychosocial and pediatric settings. Continuation of documentation concepts. COTA 2300, COTA 2310, and COTA 2420. Concurrently: Taken concurrently with COTA 2100 and COTA 2350.

Subject
COTA
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
Prerequisite
COTA 2020,
COTA 2330Fieldwork

Integration IV (1CR) (2LB) A continuation of clinical readiness skills. Includes Level I experiences in developmental disabilities, physical disabilities and geriatric settings as well as preparation for Level II experiences. Clinical reasoning skills for transition from student to practitioner are an integral part of the course. COTA 2100, COTA 2200, COTA 2300, COTA 2310, COTA 2320, COTA 2350, and COTA 2420. 181 Concurrently: Taken concurrently with COTA 2220 and COTA 2400.

Subject
COTA
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
Prerequisite
COTA 2020,
COTA 2350Clinical

Theory and Practice I (3CR) (1L, 4LB) Course examines occupational therapy theory and practice for individuals aged birth through 21 with a focus on physical disabilities and developmental dysfunction.

Subject
COTA
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
COTA 2400Clinical

Theory and Practice II (3CR) (1L, 4LB) Course examines occupational theory and practice for individuals over the age of 21 with a focus on physical disabilities, neurological impairment and aging dysfunction. Explores implementation of occupational therapy including theory, assessment, treatment planning and implementation, in a variety of settings. COTA 2200, COTA 2210, COTA 2300, COTA 2310, COTA 2320, COTA 2350, and COTA 2420. Concurrently: Taken concurrently with COTA 2220 and COTA 2330.

Subject
COTA
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
Prerequisite
COTA 2020,
COTA 2420Clinical

Conditions (3CR) (3L) Specific diagnoses commonly seen by the occupational therapists are examined and application of occupational therapy techniques and theory are discussed. OTA Program or permission of the OTA Program Director and ZOO 2040, ZOO 2041, and KIN 2050.

Subject
COTA
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
Prerequisite
Admission into the
COTA 2450Health Care

Systems (3CR) (3L) Course provides exploration of the health care system and the delivery of occupational therapy services. Topics include: reimbursement, team concepts in health care, the role of the OTA within the OT department and health care environments, levels of authority and responsibility, and familiarity with alternative health care choices. COTA 2100, COTA 2150, COTA 2160, COTA 2200,

Subject
COTA
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
Prerequisite
COTA 2020,
COTA 2475Independent Study in OT1-3

This course provides occupational therapy assistant students the opportunities to complete independent research/study in areas of interest within the field of occupational therapy.

Subject
COTA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
CR
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
Prerequisite
Permission of the instructor.
COTA 2500Fieldwork A3

(2L, 2LB) First of two Level II fieldwork placements. Eight weeks of fieldwork in contracted facility. Includes a minimum of 40 hours a week of on-site skill practice. On-line integration of learning experiences with instructor and class members is expected. successfully completed all academic course work and Level I fieldwork. Concurrently: (May be taken concurrently with COTA 2550 and/or COTA 2600.)

Subject
COTA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
CR
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
Prerequisite
Must have
COTA 2550Fieldwork B3

(2L, 2LB) Second of two Level II fieldwork placements. Eight weeks of fieldwork in contracted facility. Includes a minimum of 40 hours a week of on-site skill practice. On-line integration of learning experiences with instructor and class members is expected. successfully completed all academic coursework and COTA 2500. Concurrently: (May be concurrently taken with COTA 2500 and/or COTA 2600.)

Subject
COTA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
CR
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
Prerequisite
Must have
COTA 2600Fieldwork
Subject
COTA
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu
COTA 2975Independent
Subject
COTA
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
catalog.caspercollege.edu

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