Occupational Therapy (OT) Courses

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (OT)

2001 - 2002 Bulletin Information

OT 101 Introduction to Occupational Therapy 2 cr

An introduction to the occupational therapy profession and the scope of occupational therapy practice. Includes self assessment and development strategies to enhance students’ readiness for the professional component of the occupational therapy curriculum. Familiarizes students with the functions, policies and services of the University, College and Department and includes an exploration of related allied health professions.

OT 500 Applied Human Anatomy 3 cr

An anatomical and physiological study of nervous, skeletal, muscle, circulatory, sensory and endocrine systems as they relate to the practice of occupational therapy. Special fee: $100.00.

OT 502 Occupational Development I 3 cr

Study of human occupational development, including developmentally appropriate roles, tasks and activities. Covers prenatal period through adolescence. Emphasis is on normal human development, with some consideration of abnormal development.

OT 503 History and Philosophy of Occupational Therapy 3 cr

Explores the history and development of occupational therapy within the context of national and international events. Philosophies inherent to the field will be explored with an overview of the life span approach to “occupation”. Includes discussion of official documents guiding the profession and introduce legislative changes affecting the current and future practice of the profession. Students will be required to learn terminology utilized by occupational therapists and demonstrate a beginning awareness of occupational performance analysis.

OT 505 Scientific Inquiry I 3 cr

An introduction to qualitative and quantitative research concepts and methods. Includes library search strategies, critical analysis of scientific literature, application of statistical methods and research designs, and scientific writing skills.

OT 512 Occupational Development II 3 cr

Study of human occupational development, including developmentally appropriate roles, tasks and activities. Covers young adulthood through senescence and death. Emphasis is on normal human development, with some consideration of abnormal development.

OT 513 Theory of Occupational Therapy 3 cr

Introduction to the prevalent theories and fundamental concepts guiding occupational therapy. Includes similarities and differences among major theories. Emphasizes application of these theories to professional practice in occupational therapy. Special fee: $30.00.

OT 514 Clinical Conditions I 4 cr

Etiology, diagnostic procedures, prognosis, medical management including pharmacotherapies of selected disorders commonly referred for occupational therapy intervention.

OT 517 Occupational Evaluation I 3 cr

An overview of the evaluation process in occupational therapy. Includes the theoretical basis of evaluation, selection of appropriate data gathering methods, use of standardized and non-standardized assessment tools, interpretation of results and documentation of evaluation findings.

OT 519 Professional Development Seminar I 1 cr

Introduction to professional behavior and interpersonal dynamics in a seminar format. Emphasizes self-awareness, self-assessment, communication issues and the value of life-long learning.

OT 520 Occupational Intervention I 5 cr

Occupational therapy intervention for persons with developmental and acquired impairments and disabilities affecting self care skills. A life span approach will be taken with emphasis on occupational performance components and context. Therapeutic interventions will emphasize problem-solving, critical reasoning, and occupational performance synthesis to enhance occupational performance and adaptation. Corequisite: OT 521. Special fee: $40.00.

OT 521 Practicum I 1 cr

Observation and limited participation in clinical and community-based settings. Emphasis on assessment and intervention in performance of occupations related to self-care.

OT 524 Clinical Conditions II 4 cr

Etiology, diagnostic procedures, prognosis, medical management including pharmacotherapies of selected disorders commonly referred for occupational therapy intervention.

OT 525 Documentation 2 cr

Overview of basic professional writing skills including: reporting evaluation data, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Includes understanding the varied purposes of documentation as well as legal and ethical issues in documentation.

OT 527 Occupational Evaluation II 3 cr

Orientation to and practice in the use of both standardized and non-standardized assessment tools appropriate for evaluating persons with developmental and acquired impairments and disabilities affecting occupational performance. Special fee: $25.00.

OT 529 Professional Development Seminar II 1 cr

Seminar preparing the student for placements in fieldwork level I settings. The role of fieldwork in education, the role of the student and fieldwork supervisor will be discussed. Problem solving strategies will be used to facilitate professional growth.

OT 530 Occupational Intervention II 5 cr

Occupational therapy intervention for persons with developmental and acquired impairments and disabilities affecting play/ leisure skills. A life span approach will be taken with emphasis on occupational performance components and context. Therapeutic interventions will emphasize problem-solving, critical reasoning, and occupational performance synthesis to enhance occupational performance and adaptation. Corequisite: OT 531. Special fee: $40.00.

OT 531 Practicum II 1 cr

Observation and limited participation in clinical and community-based settings. Emphasis on assessment and intervention in performance of occupations related to play/leisure.

OT 535 Scientific Inquiry II 3 cr

The application of qualitative and quantitative research concepts and methods in the preparation of a proposal for a scholarly project. Includes preparation of the proposal for presentation in written and seminar formats.

OT 536 Management 3 cr

Explores the application of the principles of organizational management to the development and administration of occupational therapy programs in the emerging health care environment.

OT 539 Professional Development Seminar III 1 cr

Designed to facilitate professional development by providing a forum for discussion of professional behaviors, critical reasoning and ethical issues.

OT 540 Occupational Intervention III 5 cr

Occupational therapy intervention for persons with developmental and acquired impairments and disabilities affecting work skills. A life span approach will be taken with emphasis on occupational performance components and context. Therapeutic interventions will emphasize problem-solving, critical reasoning, and occupational performance synthesis to enhance occupational performance and adaptation. Corequisite: OT 541. Special fee: $40.00.

OT 541 Practicum III 1 cr

Observation and limited participation in clinical and community-based settings. Emphasis on assessment and intervention in performance of occupations related to work.

OT 546 Supervision 2 cr

Application of the principles of supervision with special emphasis on the appropriate roles and use of the certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), aides and non-OT personnel.

OT 548 Advanced Technology in Occupational Therapy 2 cr

An introduction to microcomputer utilization in Occupational Therapy. Includes an examination of software, hardware and peripheral devices that facilitate computer access and productivity. Uses of computer technology in Occupational Therapy evaluation, treatment and administration will be explored. Special fee: $35.00.

OT 549 Professional Development Seminar IV 2 cr

Designed to facilitate student’s transition from didactic and part-time fieldwork components of the curriculum to the required full-time fieldwork experience.

OT 550 Level II Fieldwork (A) 8 cr

A directed experience in evaluation, planning and implementing occupational therapy services under the supervision of an experienced, certified occupational therapist. Designed to emphasize critical reasoning, entry-level skill acquisition and integration of didactic knowledge with practice.

OT 555 Level II Fieldwork (B) 4 cr

OT 560 Level II Fieldwork (C) 4 cr

OT 565 Scientific Inquiry III 3 cr

Completion of a scholarly project and preparation of the results for presentation in paper and poster formats. Special fee: $25.00.

OT 570 Occupational Intervention IV 3 cr

Occupational therapy intervention for persons in community settings. A life span approach will be taken with emphasis on occupational performance areas and contexts. Community interventions will emphasize problem-solving, critical reasoning, and occupational analysis to enhance performance and adaptation. Includes health promotion and disease/disability prevention strategies, innovative program development and evaluation, and community health concepts. Corequisite: OT 560. Special fee: $40.00.

OT 574 Professional Issues 3 cr

A discussion of a variety of issues of professional concern including, but not limited to: OT’s role in non-traditional practice arenas; professional ethics; implications of cultural diversity for health care service delivery; credentialing; health care reform; and current controversies in the field.

OT 575 Advanced Professional Writing 3 cr

Introduces a variety of types of professional writing useful to occupational therapists including: grant proposals; journal articles; books; patient education materials; and presentation proposals and papers. Includes both the form and content of a range of technical documents as well as the processes of writing, peer review and critique.

OT 576 Leadership 3 cr

Explores concepts and theories of leadership, profiles occupational therapy leaders throughout history, and provides training in leadership skills needed by future professionals. Emphasizes the importance of leadership in context, interdisciplinary teaming and the nature of change processes and diffusion of innovations.

OT 580 Level II Fieldwork (D) 4 - 12 cr

OT 590 Special Topics in Occupational Therapy 1 - 6 cr

A variable topics course covering areas not available in other occupational therapy courses. A subtitle identifying the topic will be entered on the student’s record.

OT 598 Independent Study in Occupational Therapy 1 - 6 cr

Special studies directly relevant to the practice of occupational therapy. The student will select an area of interest in which they wish to become more proficient. A faculty member will provide guided study, supervision and assistance in developing appropriate learning experiences.