COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
OTA121FOUNDATIONS OF OT3 Credit HoursExplains the profession of occupational therapy, the roles and functions of occupational therapy personnel, the areas of occupational performances and the theoretical basis of using goal-directed activities. Observation in local occupational therapy clinics is scheduled.OTA122THERAPEUTIC MEDIA3 Credit HoursSkill development in selected activities, screening and assessments with the emphasis on psychosocial, pediatric and geriatric performance use of equipment, individual and small group teaching, analysis of activities, use of O.T. Frames of Reference and O.T. Frameworks.Corequisites: OTA121OTA123PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OT4 Credit HoursIntroduction to various health-promoting and inhibiting factors as they relate to occupational therapy practice. Provide training related to one-on-one and group treatment for individuals with psychiatric and/or social impairments. Emphasis on utilizing therapeutic use of self, adapted activities, and the environment as the primary means of promoting psychological well-being and enhancing occupational performance.Prerequisites: PSY121, OTA121, OTA122Corequisites: OTA124, PSY221OTA124PSYCHOSOCIAL CLINICAL EX3 Credit HoursSkill development in group processes and didactic interactions. Supervised work experience and interactions with persons who have psychological dysfunctions.Prerequisites: OTA121Corequisites: OTA123OTA221DEVELOP ASPECTS IN OT4 Credit HoursIdentification and description of handicapping conditions existing from birth or through adulthood. Instruction in occupational therapy theories and treatment for individuals with developmental and learning impairments. Emphasis on therapeutic techniques to enhance occupational performance from birth through adulthood.Prerequisites: (OTA121) or BIO123, BIO122OTA222DEV CLINICAL EXPERIENCE3 Credit HoursTraining of transfer techniques, range of motion, inhibition and facilitating techniques. Training in the use of self-maintenance skills and assistive devices. Supervised work experience in a school, hospital or workshop servicing clients with developmental disabilities.Prerequisites: (OTA121), OTA123, OTA124 or BIO123, BIO122OTA223LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT5 Credit HoursThe study of human growth and development from birth through old age. Focus is on a multi-theoretical approach defining organic and environmental determinants of illness vs. wellness. Students explore therapeutic treatment implications related to application of developmental principles in working with various patient populations.Prerequisites: or ENG124, ENG105OTA224OT IN PHYSICAL DYSFUN4 Credit HoursInstruction in occupational therapy theories, assessment and screening and treatment for individuals and physical impairments and high risk medical conditions. Emphasis on use of therapeutic activities to restore, maintain and/or facilitate physical well-being and independence.Prerequisites: BIO124, OTA121, OTA122, OTA123, OTA124OTA225PHYS DYSFUNTION CLINIC3 Credit HoursSkill development in selected activities with emphasis on work simplification, fabrication of orthotics and routine evaluation procedures. Supervised work experience in a hospital or clinic setting treating individuals with neurological, orthopedic and other medical conditions. Prerequisites: OTA222Corequisites: OTA224OTA226OT ASST SEMINAR2 Credit HoursExamination and discussion of the professional roles and responsibilities of the occupational therapy assistant. Includes exploration of traditional and non-traditional roles, certification, conflict resolution, collaboration of OTR and COTA, ethics and legal aspects of treatment.Prerequisites: OTA224, OTA225OTA227CLINICAL APPLICATIONS I3 Credit HoursSupervised field work placement designed to provide in-depth experience in and responsibility for delivery of services to patients/clients. Emphasizes the application of academically-acquired knowledge leading to the performance level expected of an entry-level occupational therapy assistant.Prerequisites: OTA225, OTA224Corequisites: OTA226OTA228CLINICAL APPLICATIONS II3 Credit HoursSupervised field work placement designed to provide in-depth experience and responsibility for delivery of services to patients/clients. Emphasizes the application of academically-acquired knowledge leading to the performance level expected of an entry-level occupational therapy assistant.Prerequisites: OTA225, OTA224Corequisites: OTA226
OTA122THERAPEUTIC MEDIA3 Credit HoursSkill development in selected activities, screening and assessments with the emphasis on psychosocial, pediatric and geriatric performance use of equipment, individual and small group teaching, analysis of activities, use of O.T. Frames of Reference and O.T. Frameworks.Corequisites: OTA121
OTA123PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OT4 Credit HoursIntroduction to various health-promoting and inhibiting factors as they relate to occupational therapy practice. Provide training related to one-on-one and group treatment for individuals with psychiatric and/or social impairments. Emphasis on utilizing therapeutic use of self, adapted activities, and the environment as the primary means of promoting psychological well-being and enhancing occupational performance.Prerequisites: PSY121, OTA121, OTA122Corequisites: OTA124, PSY221
OTA124PSYCHOSOCIAL CLINICAL EX3 Credit HoursSkill development in group processes and didactic interactions. Supervised work experience and interactions with persons who have psychological dysfunctions.Prerequisites: OTA121Corequisites: OTA123
OTA221DEVELOP ASPECTS IN OT4 Credit HoursIdentification and description of handicapping conditions existing from birth or through adulthood. Instruction in occupational therapy theories and treatment for individuals with developmental and learning impairments. Emphasis on therapeutic techniques to enhance occupational performance from birth through adulthood.Prerequisites: (OTA121) or BIO123, BIO122
OTA222DEV CLINICAL EXPERIENCE3 Credit HoursTraining of transfer techniques, range of motion, inhibition and facilitating techniques. Training in the use of self-maintenance skills and assistive devices. Supervised work experience in a school, hospital or workshop servicing clients with developmental disabilities.Prerequisites: (OTA121), OTA123, OTA124 or BIO123, BIO122
OTA223LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT5 Credit HoursThe study of human growth and development from birth through old age. Focus is on a multi-theoretical approach defining organic and environmental determinants of illness vs. wellness. Students explore therapeutic treatment implications related to application of developmental principles in working with various patient populations.Prerequisites: or ENG124, ENG105
OTA224OT IN PHYSICAL DYSFUN4 Credit HoursInstruction in occupational therapy theories, assessment and screening and treatment for individuals and physical impairments and high risk medical conditions. Emphasis on use of therapeutic activities to restore, maintain and/or facilitate physical well-being and independence.Prerequisites: BIO124, OTA121, OTA122, OTA123, OTA124
OTA225PHYS DYSFUNTION CLINIC3 Credit HoursSkill development in selected activities with emphasis on work simplification, fabrication of orthotics and routine evaluation procedures. Supervised work experience in a hospital or clinic setting treating individuals with neurological, orthopedic and other medical conditions. Prerequisites: OTA222Corequisites: OTA224
OTA226OT ASST SEMINAR2 Credit HoursExamination and discussion of the professional roles and responsibilities of the occupational therapy assistant. Includes exploration of traditional and non-traditional roles, certification, conflict resolution, collaboration of OTR and COTA, ethics and legal aspects of treatment.Prerequisites: OTA224, OTA225
OTA227CLINICAL APPLICATIONS I3 Credit HoursSupervised field work placement designed to provide in-depth experience in and responsibility for delivery of services to patients/clients. Emphasizes the application of academically-acquired knowledge leading to the performance level expected of an entry-level occupational therapy assistant.Prerequisites: OTA225, OTA224Corequisites: OTA226
OTA228CLINICAL APPLICATIONS II3 Credit HoursSupervised field work placement designed to provide in-depth experience and responsibility for delivery of services to patients/clients. Emphasizes the application of academically-acquired knowledge leading to the performance level expected of an entry-level occupational therapy assistant.Prerequisites: OTA225, OTA224Corequisites: OTA226
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