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Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
OSC-515L
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-516
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-517
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-518
Research Methods II: Applied Research
This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to engage in effective research practices within the occupational therapy profession. This course emphasizes the practical application of research
methodologies to address real-world challenges faced by occupational therapists.
3.00
OSC-519
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-519L
Funct Anat & Kines for OT Lab
Practice lab with 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.
OSC-521
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
OSC-521L
OT & Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Lab
The lab portion of this course covers hands-on skills for upper extremity rehabilitation within the scope of occupational therapy practice. Multiple orthotics will be fabricated for the purpose of improving wrist, hand, and / or finger function for improved occupational performance.
OSC-601
Health & Occupational Participat Adults
Examines the development, occupational behavior, and prevailing health needs of adults with or at risk for disabilities and occupational injustice. Focus on understanding adults as occupational beings with varied health
conditions that can impact occupational performance and participation.
3.00
OSC-602
OT Process: Adults
Integrates theories and the occupational therapy process of evaluation( including assessment), intervention, and
targeted outcomes with adults. Includes a practice lab.
5.00
OSC-602L
OT Process: Adults Lab
Lab that integrates theories and the occupational therapy process of evaluation( including assessment), intervention, and targeted outcomes with adults.
OSC-603
OT Fieldwork I: Adults
Immersion experience into a therapeutic service delivery context with adults.
1.00
OSC-604
Health & Occup Participat Older Adults
Examines the development and the prevailing health and welfare needs of older adults with or at risk for mental and / or physical disabilities and chronic health conditions. Focus on varying medical conditions that can impact occupational performance and participation of older adults.
3.00
OSC-605
OT Process: Older Adults
Integrate theories and the occupational therapy process of evaluation( including assessment), intervention, and targeted outcomes with older adults. Includes a practice lab.
5.00
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