C O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N S 167 of the occupational therapy assistant as practitioner, advocator, educator, and research assistant, as well as the professional relationship between the occupational therapy assistant and the occupational therapist. Explores the concepts of environmental protection, human safety and patient rights. Required: Admission into the OTA program.
OTA 122 MENTAL HEALTH THEORY & PRACTICE( 4 credits) Explores mental health conditions and the occupational performance challenges commonly associated with these conditions. Students learn theory and practice skills for performing assessments and providing interventions( preparatory, purposeful, and occupation-based) for occupational therapy clients with mental health challenges. Safety, documentation, and mental health promotion are addressed. Also provides the opportunity to develop basic skills related to establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships with clients.( This builds on the interpersonal communication styles and techniques content of the Inter-Professional Education course.) Cultural diversity issues and their effect on the“ therapeutic use of self” are examined. Required: Admission into the OTA program.
OTA 124 PHYSICAL HEALTH THEORY & PRACTICE( 5 credits) Explores physical health conditions and the occupational performance challenges commonly associated with these conditions. Students learn theory and practice skills for performing assessments and providing interventions( preparatory, purposeful, and occupation-based) for occupational therapy clients with physical health challenges. Safety, documentation, and physical health promotion are addressed. Required: Admission into the OTA program.
OTA 140 ACTIVITY ANALYSIS( 4 credits) Provides an introduction to activity analysis. Examines the impact of the interaction between activity demand, client factors, and contexts on occupational performance. Students will develop basic skills for analyzing, grading, and adapting purposeful activites to enhance occupational performance. Students will demonstrate a variety of purposeful activities used in occupational therapy practice including use of technologies that support the delivery of occupational therapy services. Required: Admission into the OTA program.
OTA 160 LEVEL I FIELDWORK( 1 credit) Provides students the opportunity to observe occupational therapy in one or more settings, and to participate in select aspects of the occupational therapy process. Students begin to integrate theory learned in the classroom with practice observed in the workplace. Particular emphasis is placed on observation, communication, and professional attitudes and behaviors. Required: Admission into the OTA program
OTA 222 PEDIATRIC THEORY & PRACTICE( 5 credits) Explores normal development, common diagnoses, and occupational context associated with infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Students learn theory and practice skills for performing assessments and providing treatment for pediatric clients. Emphasis is placed on safety, activity analysis, therapeutic use of self, and documentation. Required: Admission into the OTA program.
OTA 224 GERIATRIC THEORY & PRACTICE( 3 credits) Explores normal development, common diagnoses, and occupational contexts associated with aging. Students learn theory and practice skills for performing assessments and providing treatment for geriatric clients. Emphasis is place on safety, activity analysis, therapeutic use of self, and documentation. Required: Admission into the OTA program.
OTA 230 INNOVATIVE THEORY & PRACTICE( 2 credits) Offers students the opportunity to explore emerging and potential areas of practice in occupational therapy. Students develop basic skills for assisting with research in occupational therapy. Required: Admission into the OTA program.
OTA 240 ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT( 3 credits) Provides students the opportunity to learn health administrative concepts and to practice clinical management skills. Topics include governmental regulation, organizational improvement, workload management, reimbursement methods, and inventory systems. Required: Admission into the OTA program.
OTA 260 LEVEL II FIELDWORK A( 10 credits) Provides students the opportunity to further develop the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes needed to function as competent, entry-level, generalist occupational therapy assistants. Students will carry out professional responsibilities of the occupational therapy assistant under supervision, including delivery of occupational therapy services to a variety of clients. Together, Level II Fieldwork A and Level II Fieldwork B form the“ capstone” experience for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate of Applied Science Degree Program. Co-requisite: OTA 261 Level II Fieldwork A Seminar; Required: Admission into the OTA program.
OTA 261 LEVEL II FIELDWORK A SEMINAR( 1 credit) Allows for individual reflection and group discussion of occupational therapy practice issues while students are gaining experience in Level II Fieldwork. Emphasis is placed on tying theory to practice. Co-requisite: OTA 260 Level II Fieldwork A; Required: Admission into the OTA program.
OTA 270 LEVEL II FIELDWORK B( 10 credits) Provides students the opportunity to further develop the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes needed to function as competent, entry-level, generalist occupational therapy assistants. Students will carry out professional responsibilities of the occupational therapy assistant under supervision, including delivery of occupational therapy services to a variety of clients. Together, Level II Fieldwork A and Level II Fieldwork B form the“ capstone” experience for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate of Applied Science Degree Program. Co-requisite: OTA 271 Level II Fieldwork B Seminar; Required: Admission into the OTA program
OTA 271 LEVEL II FIELDWORK B SEMINAR( 1 credit) Allows for individual reflection and group discussion of occupational therapy practice issues while students are gaining experience in Level II Fieldwork. Emphasis is placed on tying theory to practice. Co-requisite: OTA 270 Level II Fieldwork B; Required: Admission into the OTA program.
PE: PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PE 131 INTRO TO HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION( 3 credits) Surveys professional opportunities in the area of health and physical education. Provides a basic philosophy of physical education and health as well as objectives. Qualifications of a variety of related occupations are discussed. Required for all physical education and health majors.
PE 158 CARE / PREVENT ATHLETIC INJURIES( 1 credit) An introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of preventing, treating and rehabilitating athletic injuries.
PE 180G ADV VOLLEYBALL: WOMEN( 1 credit) Emphasizes the development of skills for team play. Recommended: Previous volleyball experience and a higher level of athleticism are recommended as it can be a safety hazard to have a beginner playing with experienced players.
PE 180H VOLLEYBALL CONDITIONING: WOMEN( 1 credit) Emphasis on development of strength conditioning, aerobic fitness, agility and pylometric drills needed in improving volleyball skills.
Courses marked with the following symbols may be used to fulfill general education requirements for the Associate of General Studies degree: ‣ Humanities / Art • Math / Science • Social Sciences.