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Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Occupational Science OSC-101 Intro Occupational Science / Therapy ( 3 ) This course presents students with an introduction to the academic discipline of Occupational Science and the profession of Occupational Therapy . Students will learn about the concept of occupation , how health is influenced by occupational performance and participation , and how the therapeutic use of occupation can influence the development and / or recovery of persons with disabling conditions . The evolution of Occupational Science and the current and emerging practice areas in Occupational Therapy will be reviewed .
OSC-201 Form , Function , & Meaning of Occupation ( 2 ) This course reviews some of the complex and diverse nature of daily occupation , including the observable aspects ( form ), purpose ( function ), and meaning of occupation . Students will be encouraged to reflect on their own patterns of daily occupation and its influence on identity .
OSC-301 Health , Disability , and Occupation ( 2 ) This course will review the literature on varying perspectives of health , disability , and its effects on occupational performance and participation .
OSC-4000 Wellness & Health Promotion Through Occupation ( 2 ) Exploration of occupation and diversity factors that influence health and wellness . Review of community-based and institutional-based practice areas in the promotion of health and wellness in individual , group , and population-based contexts . Create a scholarly proposal designed to improve the wellness , health promotion , and / or occupational participation needs of a targeted community group . Prerequisites : OSC-405 , OSC-406 , OSC-407 , OSC-414 , OSC-408 , OSC-410 ( Required , Concurrent ).
OSC-402 Neuroscience of Occupational Behavior ( 2 ) Covers body functions and structures of the nervous system , including the impact of nervous system impairment on occupational behavior . Prerequisites : OSC-101 , OSC-201 , OSC-301 ( Required , Previous ).
OSC-403 Functional Anatomy for Occupational Therapy ( 3 ) In-depth study of the body functions and structures of the human body with major emphasis on functional anatomy within the domain of concern for occupational therapy . Includes a practice lab . Prerequisites : OSC-101 , OSC-201 , OSC-301 ( Required , Previous ).
OSC-405 Foundations of Occupational Therapy ( 3 ) Introduction to the foundations of the occupational therapy profession including its history , philosophical base , professional terminology , theory development , frames of reference , and the varied scope and roles of the occupational therapy practitioner . Prerequisites : OSC-402 , OSC-403 ( Required , Previous ).
OSC-406 Creativity and Activity Analysis ( 2 ) Exploration of the historical and contemporary use of creativity in the promotion of health through client-centered activities to promote health and recovery . Emphasis on the analysis , grading , and managing of complexity of therapeutic activities . Includes a practice lab .
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