Course Descriptions
OTR100 - Medical Terminology
This online course is specifically designed to improve vocabulary skills and to prepare students for occupational therapy practice by incorporating content to be taught in professional foundation and graduate courses. Students are provided with multiple-color medical pictures to visually assist understandings of why specific word parts have been selected to form the thousands of specialized compound Medical, Scientific, and English terms discussed in this course. Students are provided with an opportunity to study and replay the audio-visual online lectures and complete the self-testing activities at a convenient time and place. PREREQUISITE(S): None
OTR201 - Group Dynamics
This course provides information regarding the theory of group dynamics that includes communication, group process, group development, leadership styles, and group roles and norms. Conceptual models based in understandings of human occupation, cognition, and development are introduced. Students will be required to apply activity analysis and observation skills as both group leaders and members. Students will participate in a community group during the semester. PREREQUISITE(S): None
OTR204 - Activity Analysis
Through active participation in activities, this course will develop skills in analyzing activities of daily living, work and productive activities, play or leisure activities, and social participation. The analysis will include the physical and environmental requirements to perform activities. It will identify facilitators and barriers to performance including performance skills, client factors, activity demands, and contexts. The coursework will explore the relationship of activities to broader areas of occupation. The course will offer the students an opportunity to begin to develop skills in teaching, collaborative planning, and goal writing. PREREQUISITE(S): None
OTR220 - Introduction to Occupational Science
This course provides students with an opportunity to survey and apply basic concepts, theories, and values that are the foundation of occupations in people's lives from a global perspective and including concepts from sociology, psychology, and anthropology. Consideration of the occupational needs, history, and patterns of engagement of individuals across the life span will be studied in order to develop occupational profiles that include the influences of family, society, culture, and spirituality. PREREQUISITE(S): None
OTR222 - Gross Anatomy
Human gross anatomy is an examination of the structures of the human body. The course includes an in-depth presentation of the musculoskeletal system, with limited consideration of other body systems. The course material will be conveyed through lectures, laboratory experiences with human cadaver pro-sections, ADAM computerized dissections of the human body, audiovisual tapes, and anatomical models. PREREQUISITE(S): BIO103
OTR302 - Kinesiology
This course is an introduction to the study of the movements of the human body. Students examine the major joint complexes of the body, including the skeletal, muscular and neurological contributions to movement at each joint, and consider the physical forces that influence human movement. Students also observe, analyze, and document using SOAP format the skilled movement patterns needed for occupational performance in daily life. The course material is presented in lecture and laboratory format and is supplemented with hands-on sessions for practicing range of motion and manual muscle testing skills on peers. Skeletal and anatomical models and audiovisual materials will complement the instructional process. PREREQUISITE(S): BIO103 and PHY116
OTR303 - Outcomes
This is the first course in the course series on research in occupational therapy. The course will explore the theme of building scientific knowledge as the basis for disciplinary development, and using research evidence to answer clinical questions. Because the profession of occupational therapy is guided by ethics and is accountable to external constituents, research evidence must guide the occupational therapy process that is used in practice. The steps in the research process that includes generating a question, reviewing the existing literature, and designing a study that produces evidence to help answer the question, will be reviewed. Students will learn how to search the literature for books, journals, electronic databases and websites that provide data to answer important clinical questions. Course activities will include analyzing peer-reviewed articles from occupational therapy journals for type of design, study methodology, outcomes measured, clinical utility, and level of research evidence achieved. PREREQUISITE(S): MAT205
OTR398 - Directed Study
This course is not part of the standard curriculum. Students may register for this course only by approval of the Program Director. This course will direct students to survey and apply the basic concepts, theories and values of occupational science. Occupation as a foundational concept of life is studied, and group dynamics theories and applications are explored. Students will develop occupational profiles and task analyses of occupational performance in the areas of daily living, work or school, play and leisure, and social interactions as the basis for therapeutic intervention. PREREQUISITE(S): None
OTR506 - Psychosocial Occupations 1
This course in the physical performance series addresses psychosocial development from birth to adolescence. Developmental theories and models of psychodynamics, cognition, behavior, and occupations are examined. The DSM-IV diagnostic categories for disorders of children and adolescents are included such as learning disabilities, pervasive developmental disorders, and anxiety disorders. Specific emphasis is on the emotional development, social interactions, and physical play environments of young children and adolescents. The effects of dysfunction on the occupations of the child/adolescent are studied including contextual effects on the family, and societal systems. Therapeutic assessment and intervention for occupational dysfunction in this age range will be explored. Level I Fieldwork is integrated within the course work affording the opportunity to apply classroom experiences to real life clinical experiences. PREREQUISITES: All general education and program requirements as well as all 100, 200 & 300 level OTR courses.
OTR516 - Physical Occupations 1
This course in the physical performance series addresses gross and fine motor development from birth to adolescence. Developmental theories and models of motor learning, sensory integration, acquisitioned, and perceptual motor are examined. Performance skills addressed include typical and atypical feeding patterns, postural development, mobility, and eye-hand coordination relative to development of self-care, educational, play, social, and pre-vocational occupations. Sensory motor dysfunction is addressed including but not limited to cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, and congenital anomalies. The effects of dysfunction on the occupations of the child or adolescent are studied including contextual effects on the family, and societal systems. Therapeutic assessment and intervention for occupational dysfunction in this age range will be explored. Level I Fieldwork is integrated within the course work affording the opportunity to apply classroom experiences to real life clinical experiences. PREREQUISITE(S): All general education and program requirements as well as all 100, 200 & 300 level OTR courses.
OTR526 - Assistive Technology 1
This is the first of two courses examining the role of assistive technology in promoting optimal occupational functioning across the lifespan. This course will provide an introduction to the theories and principles of assistive technology intervention for occupational performance disruption during childhood and adolescence. Performance contexts and their impact on occupational performance and use of assistive technology will be examined. Various types of assistive technology used at home, in school, and in the community will be explored. Students will be required to apply activity analysis skills in problem solving and developing assistive technology interventions. Students will be introduced to the utilization of assessment data and assistive technology in the therapeutic process. Legal, ethical and funding issues will also be introduced. Student will participate in classroom activities and hands-on labs to construct simple assistive devices. Field trips and Level I Fieldwork observations and assignments will be used to apply classroom learning. PREREQUISITE(S): All general education and program requirements as well as all 100, 200 & 300 level OTR courses.
OTR592 - Fieldwork/Service Delivery 1
This course examines the continuum of care and methods of service delivery for pediatric populations in a variety of medical, educational, and social settings. Current issues affecting service delivery including access, quality, and cost will be identified and discussed. Students are challenged to recognize the influence of federal legislation and health care policy on current practice and to identify and analyze the social, economic, political, and demographic factors and trends that influence the delivery of pediatric practice in the United States. The occupational therapists emerging role within the context of health promotion, community, and public health will be discussed. Students participate in Level I Fieldwork experiences in pediatric/adolescent settings as part of this course. PREREQUISITE(S): All general education and program requirements as well as all 100, 200 & 300 level OTR courses.
OTR606 - Psychosocial Occupations 2
This course explores psychosocial aspects of occupational performance among adult and older adult populations. Using the DSM-IV-R criterion, occupation and function are explored in varied contexts and phases of wellness, illness, and disability. With this fundamental knowledge, students will engage in clinical reasoning in the areas of evaluation, goal setting and treatment planning using a collaborative model and an emphasis on meaning and purposeful activity. The inter-relationship and inter-dependence of person, physical environment, and the larger social context will be reinforced through the application of theoretical principles. Assessment tools, theoretical approaches, intervention planning, and techniques appropriate to this age range will be explored. Level I Fieldwork is integrated within the course work affording the opportunity to apply classroom experiences to real life clinical experiences. PREREQUISITE(S): OTR506
OTR616 - Physical Occupations 2
This course explores physical development and functioning as it relates to occupational performance from early to late adulthood. Changes in the human body affecting skeletal, muscular, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and sensory systems will be examined. Functional implications on development and maintenance of occupational roles will be analyzed, and the importance of purposeful activity to maintain wellness will be highlighted. The integration of person, environment, and occupation will be stressed when applying theoretical principles to pathologic conditions, and in developing support systems to enable optimal occupational performance throughout adult life. Therapeutic assessment and intervention for occupational dysfunction in this age range will be introduced. Level I Fieldwork is integrated within the course work, affording the opportunity to apply classroom experiences to real life clinical experiences. PREREQUISITE(S): OTR516
OTR623 - Neuroscience
This course presents the neurological foundations of human performance, behavior, and emotion through a variety of formats. Students will gain an understanding of the structure, function, and development of the nervous system and its influence on human behavior throughout the lifespan. This course explores how the nervous system functions, how it develops, and how it controls thoughts, emotions, and actions. Content will include anatomy, physiology, and functioning of the central and peripheral nervous systems, including clinical examples illustrating the impact of disease, trauma, learning, and developmental change on the everyday activities of people of all ages. PREREQUISITES: BIO103, PHY116
OTR625 - Program Development/Leadership
This course examines leadership, teams, and teamwork in occupational therapy practice. Leadership models, styles, qualities, and skills will be explored from the perspective of current and emerging practice areas. Theories and models of community health promotion and wellness will be integrated with the objectives of the most recent federal Healthy People initiative in order to apply wellness and health promotion principles and strategies to targeted populations within various communities and practice areas. PREREQUISITE(S): OTR220, OTR201 & OTR204
OTR626 - Assistive Technology 2
This is the second of two courses examining the role of assistive technology in promoting optimal occupational functioning across the lifespan. Performance contexts and their impact on occupational performance and use of assistive technology with a focus on the occupations of adulthood will be examined. Assistive technology in the areas of ergonomics, environmental evaluation/adaptation and control, and community mobility will be addressed. Assistive technology interventions focused on increasing function and participation in home, work, school, and community contexts will be explored. Students will be required to apply activity analysis skills in problem solving and developing assistive technology interventions. Demonstration of competency in environmental evaluation, basic computer adaptations, and teaching compensatory strategies is expected by the end of the semester. Students will analyze the effects of technology on the lives of people with disabilities through readings, assignments, and Level I Fieldwork experiences. PREREQUISITE(S): OTR526
OTR692 - Fieldwork/Service Delivery 2
This course examines the continuum of care for adult populations while exploring issues of service delivery within the medical and social systems. The class will focus on issues related to access, quality, and cost of health care. Students are challenged to recognize the influence of federal legislation and health care policy on current practice and to identify and analyze the social, economic, political, and demographic factors and trends that influence the delivery of health care in the United States. Students participate in Level I Fieldwork experiences in adult settings as part of this course. PREREQUISITE(S): OTR592
OTR705 - Research 1
As the second course in the research series, this course provides an opportunity for in-depth examination of the concepts, problems, needs, and issues involved in evaluating and conducting research in occupational therapy. The nature, relevance, and application of qualitative and quantitative research methods are examined as they relate to the development of an attitude of scholarly inquiry in this practice profession. The themes of evidence-based assessment and intervention, and outcomes measurement based in occupational performance resurface in the context of defining scholarship in occupational therapy. Students will develop beginning level research skills by initiating the development of a proposal for a scholarly project. Student outcomes will include the identification of a researchable problem/question and a review of the literature on a topical area. PREREQUISITE(S): OTR303
OTR792 - Management
This course is designed to prepare the student for management issues related to future clinical practice. Management theory and organizational behavior and structure will be discussed in relation to the healthcare industry and the delivery of occupational therapy services. Management principles and strategies involved in the managerial functions of planning, organizing, staffing, budgeting, evaluating, and marketing will be examined and applied during class and individual assignments. PREREQUISITE(S): All 500 level OTR courses
OTR800 - Foundations of Occupational Therapy
This course provides a historical perspective for the evolution of the profession of occupational therapy. The role of occupational therapist is viewed within the context of synthesizing current theories, service delivery settings, models of practice, and current research related to the practice of occupational therapy. The structure and function of the profession will be identified, including the guiding principles and ethical standards, and the important professional organizations, i.e. AOTA, ACOTE, NBCOT, and WFOT. Legal issues such as state licensure and malpractice will also be examined. Students will study the domain and process of occupational therapy practice and apply their knowledge of the discipline of occupational science to the profession of occupational therapy. PREREQUISITE(S): All 500 - 700 level OTR courses
OTR806 - Occupational Therapy Process: Pediatrics
This course is designed to apply knowledge of biological, physical, behavioral, and psychosocial development of children to pediatric occupational therapy practice. Students will apply an occupation-based and client-centered approach to evaluation and intervention in a variety of occupational therapy practice contexts including schools, hospital settings, rehabilitation centers, mental health programs, and community, and home-based settings. Theoretical perspectives that integrate person, environment, and occupation will be stressed as a foundation for understanding physical and psychosocial pathology in child and adolescent populations. Research evidence from journal articles will supplement the text material to identify the most effective assessments and interventions currently available in the arena of pediatric practice. Students will synthesize knowledge of evaluation techniques including standardized tests and behavioral scales, as well as motor, sensory, or behavioral treatment approaches. They will apply clinical reasoning/problem solving to select appropriate tools, interpret, and document assessment data, and determine the appropriate occupational interventions for the age and functional level of the child. Level I Fieldwork with children and adolescents with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities will be provided to permit students to apply classroom learning to real-life clinical experience. PREREQUISITE(S): OTR800
OTR816 - Occupational Therapy Process: Mental Health
This course is designed to apply knowledge of behavioral and psychosocial development to the practice of occupational therapy with adolescents and adults who exhibit psychosocial dysfunction affecting occupational performance. Students will apply an occupation-based and client-centered approach to evaluation and intervention in a variety of occupational therapy practice contexts including hospital settings, rehabilitation centers, mental health programs, and work, community, and home-based settings. Theoretical perspectives that integrate person, environment, and occupation will be stressed as a foundation for understanding psychosocial pathology in young to aging adult populations. Research evidence from journal articles will supplement the text material to identify the most effective assessments and interventions currently available in the arena of mental health. Students will synthesize knowledge gained from developed competencies in conducting basic evaluation and intervention planning to utilize clinical reasoning/problem solving in the appropriate selection and analysis of assessment data, the setting of effective intervention goals and objectives, and the selection of appropriate treatment media and activities to enhance occupational performance. Level I Fieldwork with adult clients with psychosocial disabilities will be provided to permit students to apply classroom learning to real-life clinical experience. PREREQUISITE(S): OTR800
OTR826 - Occupational Therapy Process: Physical Disabilities
This course is designed to apply biomechanical, neurobiological, and occupation-based models and frames of reference for occupational therapy intervention with adults with physical dysfunction. Students will apply an occupation-based and client-centered approach to identification of appropriate evaluation and intervention strategies for clients in a variety of occupational therapy practice contexts including hospital settings, rehabilitation centers, intermediate and long-term care facilities, and home environments. Students will synthesize knowledge of the use standardized evaluation tools, research-based intervention strategies and adaptive techniques, to utilize clinical reasoning/problem solving strategies for establishing effective client-centered intervention plans to enable maximum independence in occupational performance. The ability to identify and synthesize research evidence from appropriate sources to identify the most effective assessments and interventions in the arena of physical disabilities will be emphasized. Level I Fieldwork with adult clients with physical disabilities will be provided to permit students to apply classroom learning to real-life clinical experience. PREREQUISITE(S): OTR800
OTR881 - Research 2
This is the third course in the research series. Students continue to develop the research proposal initiated in OTR705 by deciding on an appropriate research methodology to address the problem/question identified earlier. Student outcomes include developing a methods section for the research proposal under the mentorship of a faculty member, and conducting an oral presentation using PowerPoint technology to describe the research study. Students are also required to obtain approval to complete the project from the college's institutional research and review committee. PREREQUISITE(S): OTR705
OTR885 - Fieldwork Seminar
This course precedes the Level II Fieldwork experience and examines the respective roles and responsibilities of the student, fieldwork supervisor, and academic fieldwork coordinator. Fieldwork goals and objectives, and the criteria for student evaluation will be clarified. Students will also be instructed regarding national certification (NBCOT), the application process for the certification exam, and licensure requirements and procedures. Classroom discussion topics will emphasize communication skills, supervision, and professionalism related to fieldwork and future practice. PREREQUISITE(S): OTR692
OTR896 - Level II Fieldwork
The Level II Fieldwork assignments provide students with the opportunity to apply an academically acquired body of knowledge to an in-depth clinical experience in the delivery of occupational therapy services to clients and their families or caregivers. The OT student practitioner (OTS), as evaluated by AOTA's Fieldwork Performance Evaluation for the Occupational Therapy Student will demonstrate competencies in: fundamentals of practice, basic tenets, evaluation and screening, intervention, management of occupational therapy services, communication, and professional behaviors. Students will be graded on a pass/fail basis. Level II Fieldwork sites are frequently at a distance from the College and/or the student's home. Student preferences for site selection will be taken into consideration but there is no guarantee that the preferences will be granted. Students are required to accept and to attend the fieldwork placements as assigned to them by the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator. Students are responsible for assuming all costs associated with travel to and from all sites, as well as transportation, food, housing and personal health insurance. Students selecting a fieldwork site that requires a supervision fee are required to assume personal financial responsibility. Completion of Level II Fieldwork will not exceed one year from the end of didactic course work unless approved by the program director. PREREQUISITE(S): All 800 level OTR courses through OTR885
OTR897 - Level II Fieldwork
The Level II Fieldwork assignments provide students with the opportunity to apply an academically acquired body of knowledge to an in-depth clinical experience in the delivery of occupational therapy services to clients and their families or caregivers. The OT student practitioner (OTS), as evaluated by AOTA's Fieldwork Performance Evaluation for the Occupational Therapy Student will demonstrate competencies in: fundamentals of practice, basic tenets, evaluation and screening, intervention, management of occupational therapy services, communication, and professional behaviors. Students will be graded on a pass/fail basis. Level II Fieldwork sites are frequently at a distance from the College and/or the student's home. Student preferences for site selection will be taken into consideration but there is no guarantee that the preferences will be granted. Students are required to accept and to attend the fieldwork placements as assigned to them by the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator. Students are responsible for assuming all costs associated with travel to and from all sites, as well as transportation, food, housing and personal health insurance. Students selecting a fieldwork site that requires a supervision fee are required to assume personal financial responsibility. Completion of Level II Fieldwork will not exceed one year from the end of didactic course work unless approved by the program director. PREREQUISITE(S): All 800 level OTR courses through OTR885
OTR982 - Research 3
This is the final course in the research series. Students are provided with the opportunity to conduct a scholarly project under the direction and mentorship of an individual faculty member. The research proposal that is developed in OTR705 and OTR881 guides the implementation of the research project. Students will analyze the project data and complete the discussion section of the research study. Course outcomes will include a professional research paper and a formal oral presentation of the research findings. Students develop an academic contract with their faculty project advisor that establishes performance goals for completing the course requirements within the designated course timeline. PREREQUISITE(S): OTR881
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