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Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
OSC-406L
Creativity and Activity Analysis Lab
Exploration of the historical and contemporary use of creativity in the promotion of health through clientcentered activities to promote health and recovery. Emphasis on the analysis, grading, and managing of complexity of therapeutic activities. Includes a practice lab.
OSC-407L
Kinesiology for Occupational Therapy
Focus on the understanding and analyzing typical, atypical, and compensatory human movement across the life span. Includes a practice lab.
OSC-410
Ethical Foundations in OT Practice
This course explores the fundamental values and standards that guide ethical decision-making in the context of
occupational therapy practice.
2.00
OSC-411
Hlth / Occup Particip: Children / Youth
Examines the development, occupational behavior, and prevailing health needs of children and adolescents with
or at risk for disabilities and occupational injustice. Focus on understanding children and youth as occupational
beings with varied health conditions that can impact occupational performance and participation.
3.00
OSC-412
OT Process: Child / Youth
Integrates theories and the occupational therapy process of evaluation( including assessment), intervention, and
targeted outcomes with children and adolescents. Includes a practice lab.
5.00
OSC-412L
OT Process: Child / Youth Lab
Integrates theories and the occupational therapy process of evaluation( including assessment), intervention, and targeted outcomes with children and adolescents. Includes a practice lab.
OSC-413
OT Fieldwork I: Child / Youth
Immersion experience into a therapeutic service delivery context with children or youth.
1.00
OSC-414
Research Meth I: Evidence-Based Practice
Review of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, appraisal of professional literature and levels of evidence, and the influence of clinical expertise and client values in supporting best therapeutic practices.
3.00
OSC-415
Skills for Occupation-Based Practice
Review and practice of a wide array of health care and practice skills that include infection control, safety, body mechanics, wheelchair and mobility device use, ADL training, IADL training, and ergonomics to improve work performance. Principles supporting occupationbased practice are integrated. Includes a practice lab.
3.00
OSC-415L
Skills for Occupation-Based Practice Lab
Practice lab covering a wide array of health care and occupational therapy practice skills that include infection control, safety, body mechanics, wheelchair and mobility device use, ADL training, IADL training, and ergonomics to improve work performance. Principles supporting occupation-based practice are integrated.
OSC-416
Health Care, Policy, and Advocacy
A focus on understanding health care, policy, and reimbursement that influence access to occupational therapy practice across multiple practice areas. Review of intra-professional and inter-professional roles, and the laws and regulations that influence occupational therapy practice. Promotion of occupational therapy to other professionals, service providers, consumers, third-party payers, regulatory bodies, and to the public.
2.00
OSC-417
Management and Leadership
Explores the leadership and managerial skills needed to plan, develop, market and direct the delivery of occupational therapy programs. Includes care coordination, case management, consultation, management of staffing, collaboration with other interprofessional and intraprofessional partners, and provision of fieldwork education.
3.00
OSC-419
Funct Anat & Kines for OT
Focus on the study of the body functions and structures of the human body with a major emphasis on functional anatomy within the domain of concern for occupational therapy and analyzing typical, atypical, and compensatory human movement across the life span. Includes a practice lab.
5.00
OSC-419L
Funct Anat & Kines for OT Lab
Practice lab on the study of the body functions and structures of the human body with a major emphasis on functional anatomy within the domain of concern for occupational therapy and analyzing typical, atypical, and compensatory human movement across the life span.
OSC-421
OT & Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
This course focuses on the evaluation and treatment of upper extremity dysfunction from an occupational therapy perspective. This lecture / lab combination covers nerve and muscular / orthopedic issues throughout the upper extremity with an emphasis on the wrist and hand. Multiple orthotics are fabricated in the lab portion of this course.
3.00
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