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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
OTA 163 Fieldwork I-Placement 3 (0-3-1)
Prerequisites: OTA 120 and OTA 140 Corequisite: OTA 130
This course provides introductory-level clinical training opportunities. Emphasis is placed on observational and basic interactional skills in a setting with a culturally diverse client population. Upon completion, students should be able to use observational and interactional skills to relate effectively with clients under the guidance/direction of eldwork supervisors.
OTA 170 Physical Conditions (2-3-3)
Corequisite: OTA 130
This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills needed for working with individu-
als experiencing varied medical conditions to help them achieve participation in life through engagement in occupation. Topics include medical terminology, common conditions, body functions that change with disease processes, applicable theories and principles, assessment and intervention priorities for commonly treated conditions. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize common symptoms, prioritize mental, neuromusculoskeletal and movement related functional problems, while providing for patient safety within the patient’s context and environment.
OTA 180 Psychosocial Conditions (2-3-3)
Prerequisite: PSY 281 Corequisite: OTA 130
This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills needed for working with individuals experiencing various psychosocial conditions to help them achieve participation in life through engagement in occupation. Topics include mental health conditions, applicable theories and principles, symptoms of dysfunction, assessment and treatment of individuals, planning and facilitating therapeutic groups, client safety, therapeutic use of self, and psychosocial aspects of practice. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively plan and conduct indi- vidual and group interventions for client conditions related to psychosocial dysfunction while recognizing contexts and environments that may also impact occupational performance.
OTA 220 OT Media II (1-6-3)
Prerequisites: OTA 120 and OTA 130
This course provides training in appropriate and accurate assessment and intervention skills
related to orthotics, prosthetics, assistive devices, assistive technology, client mobility, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) issues. Topics include ergonomics seating and position- ing, community mobility, use of physical agent modalities, and technology in occupational therapy intervention. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competency fabricating and utilizing orthotic and assistive devices, understanding ADA guidelines, and using technology for engagement in occupation.
OTA 240 Professional Skills II (0-3-1)
Prerequisite: OTA 140
This course covers professional development, supervisory relationships, involvement in the
profession, and clinic management skills. Topics include clari cation of roles and responsibili- ties, detailed examination of the supervisory process, participation in professional organiza- tions, and the mechanics of assisting in clinic operations. Upon completion, students should be able to work effectively with a supervisor, plan and implement a professional activity, and perform routine clinic management tasks.
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