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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 323
OTA 250 Adult Concepts and Interventions (2-3-3)
Corequisites: PSY 241, OTA 170, and OTA 180
This course provides knowledge and skills needed for working with adults through the
lifespan. Emphasis is placed on identi cation and discussion of common changes associated with aging, disabilities and chronic diseases affecting this population, assessments and inter- vention, including developing healthy habits and routines, and the impact on participation in occupation in various settings. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, imple- ment, and modify appropriate interventions with adults in their context and environment to promote engagement in occupations.
OTA 260 Level II Fieldwork Placement 1 (0-18-6)
This course provides clinical experience under the direct supervision of experienced oc- cupational therapists or occupational therapy assistant practitioners working in various practice settings. Emphasis is placed on nal clinical preparation for entry-level practice in the profession. Upon completion, students should be able to meet all critical competencies established by the curriculum and AOTA guidelines and regulatory bodies.
OTA 261 Level II Fieldwork Placement 2 (0-18-6)
This course provides the nal clinical experience under the direct supervision of experienced occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistant practitioners working in various practice settings. Emphasis is placed on nal clinical preparation for entry-level practice in the profession. Upon completion, students should be able to meet all critical competencies established by the curriculum and AOTA guidelines , and regulatory bodies.
OTA 280 Professional Transitions (0-2-1)
Corequisite: OTA 260 or OTA 261
This course provides closure to the educational program n conjunction with clinical
experience. Emphasis is placed on portfolio development and presentation, program evalu- ation, analysis and synthesis, and nal preparation for the certi cation examination. Upon completion, students should be able to enter the occupational therapy (OT) workforce with an understanding of themselves as OT professionals, and with supportive documentation demonstrating progress toward meeting competencies set forth by the profession and regulatory bodies.
PHLEBOTOMY
PBT 100 Phlebotomy Technology (5-2-0-6) Corequisite: PBT 101
This course provides instruction in the skills needed for the proper collection of blood and other specimens used for diagnostic testing. Emphasis is placed on ethics, legalities, medical terminology, safety and universal precautions, health care delivery systems, patient relations, anatomy and physiology, and specimen collection. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the theoretical comprehension of phlebotomy techniques.
PBT 101 Phlebotomy Practicum (0-0-9-3)
Corequisite: PBT 100
This course provides supervised experience in the performance of venipuncture and
microcollection techniques in a clinical facility. Emphasis is placed on patient interaction and application of universal precautions, proper collection techniques, special procedures, specimen handling, and data management. Upon completion, students should be able to safely perform procedures necessary for specimen collections on patients in various health care settings.
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