OT 301. Found & Framework for OT Practice w/ Lab. (4 Credits)

This course introduces the fundamentals of occupational therapy, including the history of the profession, philosophical base of OT, Code of Ethics, and Standards of Practice. Students will learn about various practice settings, state, national, and international professional organizations, theory/frames of reference, laws and legislation that guides healthcare and opportunities for advocacy, and define the distinct value of occupation. Prerequisite: Admission to upper-division Occupational Therapy Major. (Spring)

Course Fees: $115

OT 302. Anatomy & Kinesiology with Lab. (4 Credits)

This course is a focused study of functional human anatomy and kinesiology as related to purposeful movement during occupational performance. Students will be able to identify and palpate key skeletal landmarks, measure and test joint movements, muscle actions, and strength at the end of this course. Students should understand what normal purposeful movement and function of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems look like during functional occupations, in order to best habilitate or rehabilitate abnormal function due to injury/illness. Prerequisite: Admission to upper-division Occupational Therapy Major. (Spring)

Course Fees: $115

OT 303. Therapeutic Media Design. (3 Credits)

This course will introduce the OT Practice Framework, the official document of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) which describes a summary of occupational therapy practice. Students will learn how to analyze therapeutic activities through an occupation-based lens, with a focus on various contexts, client factors, performance patterns, and performance skills. Students will develop fundamental knowledge of purposeful participation in occupation and how activity is used in intervention design during treatment planning. Prerequisite: Admission to upper-division Occupational Therapy Major. (Spring)

Course Fees: $115

OT 304. Psychosocial Factors in Occupational Therapy. (3 Credits)

This course explores the role of the occupational therapy assistant when planning treatments for individuals with various psychiatric and behavioral disorders. Students will understand the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences on development and attachment and learn trauma-informed approaches to care for children and adults with a focus on occupational justice, diversity, accessibility, and participation. Included in this course is a focus on therapeutic use of self, communication skills, and an introduction to both individual and group approaches to treatment. Prerequisite: Admission to upper-division Occupational Therapy Major. (Spring)

Course Fees: $115

OT 305. Clinical & Professional OTA Prep - Level IA Fieldwork (Pediatrics). (2 Credits)

This course provides students with supervised observational and participant practice application experiences designed to enrich didactic coursework while using the OT process, learn interprofessional collaboration skills, and communication strategies. Prerequisites: OT 301, OT 302, OT 303, OT 304. (Summer)

Course Fees: $115

OT 306. Pediatric Interventions in Occupational Therapy with Lab. (4 Credits)

This course will provide students with fundamental knowledge of occupational therapy assessment and intervention in the pediatric population from birth to adolescence based on theoretical knowledge and evidence-based practice with an emphasis on both typical and atypical development. The student will explore standardized and nonstandardized assessments, intervention planning, implementation, and outcomes to address physical, perceptual, cognitive and psychological deficits. Students will learn to habilitate and rehabilitate their patients as well as grade and adapt the desired occupations and the contexts for participation. Prerequisite: OT 305. (Fall)

Course Fees: $115

OT 307. Occupational Therapy in Groups and Communities. (3 Credits)

This course introduces students to community-based occupational therapy practice with a focus on identifying opportunities for health promotion, prevention, and emerging practice areas. Concepts related to community health, wellness, occupational justice, social determinants of health, diversity, accessibility, and participation will be explored. Prerequisite: OT 305. (Fall)

Course Fees: $115

OT 308. Adult and Older Adult Interventions in Occupational Therapy with Lab. (4 Credits)

This course includes an in-depth student of sensory, motor, psychosocial and cognitive factors related to aging, and common injuries, illnesses, and chronic conditions that arise in adulthood through end of life. Students will learn concepts related to productive aging, health and wellness, end-of life care, and aging in place. Students will participate in hands-on lab activities to support aging, modify or adapt environments and occupations, and to support rehabilitation after injury or illness. Prerequisite: OT 305. (Fall)

Course Fees: $115

OT 309. Clinical & Professional OTA Preparation: Level IB Fieldwork (Psychosocial). (3 Credits)

This course provides students with supervised observational and participant practice application experiences designed to enrich didactic coursework while using the OT process, learn interprofessional collaboration skills, and communication strategies. Prerequisite: OT 305. (Fall)

Course Fees: $115

OT 401. Clinical & Professional OTA Prep: Level IIA Fieldwork. (6 Credits)

This course provides students with an in-depth experience facilitating the delivery of client-centered occupational therapy intervention. Client interaction and services occur in collaboration and under the supervision of a qualified and licensed occupational therapy practitioner. This full-time, 8-week opportunity allows students to engage in professional responsibilities and apply clinical reasoning and reflective occupational therapy practice in a variety of traditional and/or emerging practice settings. This opportunity allows the application of occupational therapy theory, assessments, occupation-based treatment intervention, and evidence-based research to address clients’ physical, cognitive, sensory, visual perceptual, and psychosocial needs. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate achievement of entry-level competence as indicated by a passing score on the AOTA Fieldwork Evaluation form. Prerequisite: OT 309. (Spring)

Course Fees: $115

OT 402. Research Writing for Health Professionals. (3 Credits)

This course introduces the research process to support the practice of occupational therapy. Students are introduced to basic evidence-based research components including finding data, research methods and design, and how to apply evidence to produce best practice during intervention. Prerequisite: OT 309. (Spring)

Course Fees: $115

OT 403. Baccalaureate Project I. (3 Credits)

This course provides an in-depth learning experience in the student’s chosen area of interest, including clinical practice skills, leadership, ethics or education. Students work with a faculty advisor to meet faculty-assigned student outcomes and work towards completing an evidence-based project. Prerequisite: OT 309. (Spring)

Course Fees: $115

OT 404. Medical Documentation for Occupational Therapy. (3 Credits)

This course will introduce professional documentation skills for the OT practitioner to utilize to meet regulatory and reimbursement requirements. Students will learn to document the need and reasoning for occupational therapy services as well as all required components within written and electronic health records to ensure an accurate report of services provided. Prerequisite: OT 309. (Spring)

Course Fees: $115

OT 405. Baccalaureate Project II. (3 Credits)

This course continues the student’s Baccalaureate Project in their chosen area of interest. Students work with a faculty advisor to meet faculty-assigned student outcomes and complete an evidence-based project. Prerequisite: OT 403. (Fall)

Course Fees: $115

OT 406. OT Principles & Practice: Ethics, Management, and Leadership for the OTA Practitioner. (3 Credits)

This course will introduce the student to the administrative side of OT practice including roles and responsibilities of management, ethical business practices, navigating reimbursement, marketing a business, leadership styles, quality improvement, and service delivery review processes. Prerequisite: OT 403. (Fall)

Course Fees: $115

OT 407. Clinical & Professional OTA Prep: Level IIB Fieldwork. (6 Credits)

This course provides students with an in-depth experience facilitating the delivery of client-centered occupational therapy intervention. Client interaction and services occur in collaboration and under the supervision of a qualified and licensed occupational therapy practitioner. This full-time, 8-week opportunity allows students to engage in professional responsibilities and apply clinical reasoning and reflective occupational therapy practice in a variety of traditional and/or emerging practice settings. This opportunity allows the application of occupational therapy theory, assessments, occupation-based treatment intervention, and evidence-based research to address clients’ physical, cognitive, sensory, visual perceptual, and psychosocial needs. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate achievement of entry-level competence as indicated by a passing score on the AOTA Fieldwork Evaluation form. Prerequisites: OT 309 and OT 401. (Fall)

Course Fees: $115

OT 408. NBCOT Prep-Credentialing and Licensure Preparation. (1 Credit)

This course examines concepts essential for entry into practice as a baccalaureate-prepared occupational therapy assistant through an intensive review of curriculum content for the NBCOT Board Exam. This course also provides an overview of the procedure for certification and licensure. Prerequisite: OT 401. (Fall)

Course Fees: $115