Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology (OCAT)
OCAT 10000 FOUNDATIONS IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 2 Credit Hours
Introduction to basic theoretical concepts, professional development, profession of occupational therapy, its place in the health care system, and the role and function of the Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapist Assistant.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
OCAT 10001 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE SKILLS II 3 Credit Hours
Development of the OT practice skills in therapeutic use of occupation, including crafts, activity analysis, and basic documentation.
Prerequisite: OCAT 10003 with a minimum C grade.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
OCAT 10002 THERAPEUTIC TECHNIQUES I - PSYCHOSOCIAL 4 Credit Hours
Application of occupational therapy skills and techniques in treatment programs, concerned with psychosocial dysfunction.
Prerequisite: OCAT 10003 with a minimum C grade.
Schedule Type: Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
OCAT 10003 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE SKILLS LABORATORY 1 Credit Hour
Development of basic assessment and intervention skills as related to clients with physical and mental disabilities.
Prerequisite: Admission to technical study; and occupational therapist assistant technology majors.
Schedule Type: Laboratory
Contact Hours: 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
OCAT 10004 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT TERMINOLOGY 1 Credit Hour
An introduction to key terms utilized in occupational therapy and rehabilitation settings. Emphasis is on increasing professional understanding of occupational therapy terminology including related medical terminology found in professional documentation. Student is introduced to Occupational Therapy Practice Framework terminology.
Prerequisite: Occupational therapy assistant technology major.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
OCAT 10010 PROFESSIONALISM IN HEALTHCARE 1 Credit Hour
Provides information concerning professional behaviors, character traits, work ethics and communication skills that OTAs will need as they interact with other healthcare professionals. Students need to understand the importance of being professional, competent, ethical and legal.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
OCAT 10092 THERAPEUTIC TECHNIQUES - FIELDWORK 1A (ELR) 1 Credit Hour
Under the supervision of personnel in selected facilities or agencies, the student will apply knowledge, skills and techniques acquired in the concurrent OCAT therapeutic technique courses.
Prerequisite: OCAT 10003 with a minimum C grade.
Schedule Type: Practicum or Internship
Contact Hours: 5.6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
OCAT 20000 THERAPEUTIC TECHNIQUES II - PHYSICAL DYSFUNCTION I 4 Credit Hours
Application of occupational therapy skills and techniques in treatment programs, specifically concerned with physical dysfunctions.
Prerequisite: OCAT 10001 and OCAT 10002 with a minimum C grade.
Schedule Type: Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
OCAT 20001 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS 2 Credit Hours
Introduction to management and leadership issues in occupational therapy practice, including ethics, licensure, reimbursement related to practice settings, research and skills required for performance of administrative tasks in an occupational therapy department.
Prerequisite: OCAT 10002.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
OCAT 20003 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE SKILLS III 3 Credit Hours
Development of the occupational therapy practice skills including therapeutic use of occupation, leisure, adapting equipment and environment, therapeutic exercises, activity analysis and documentation.
Prerequisite: OCAT 10001 and OCAT 10002.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
OCAT 20004 THERAPEUTIC TECHNIQUES III - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 3 Credit Hours
Application of occupational therapy skills and techniques applied to patients/clients with developmental disabilities.
Prerequisite: OCAT 20000.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
OCAT 20006 THERAPY TECHNIQUES IV-PHYSICAL DYSFUNCTION II 3 Credit Hours
Continued application of occupational therapy skills and techniques in treatment programs in the area of physical dysfunction.
Prerequisite: OCAT 10002 and OCAT 20000 with a minimum C grade.
Schedule Type: Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
OCAT 20092 THERAPEUTIC TECHNIQUES - FIELDWORK 1B (ELR) 1 Credit Hour
Under the supervision of personnel in selected healthcare facilities or agencies, the student will apply knowledge, skills, and techniques acquired in the concurrent OCAT therapeutic techniques course.
Prerequisite: OCAT 10000 and OCAT 10002.
Corequisite: OCAT 20000.
Schedule Type: Practicum or Internship
Contact Hours: 5.6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
OCAT 20192 CLINICAL APPLICATIONS I (ELR) 4 Credit Hours
Under the supervision of personnel in selected healthcare agencies, the student will apply knowledge, skills and techniques acquired in prior OCAT courses.
Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in OCAT 10000 and OCAT 10001 and OCAT 10002 and OCAT 20000 and OCAT 20001 and OCAT 20003 and OCAT 20006.
Schedule Type: Field Experience
Contact Hours: 20 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
OCAT 20292 CLINICAL APPLICATIONS II (ELR) 4 Credit Hours
Under the supervision of personnel in selected healthcare agencies, the student will apply knowledge, skills and techniques acquired in prior OCAT courses.
Prerequisite: OCAT 10000, OCAT 10001, OCAT 10002, OCAT 20000, OCAT 20001, OCAT 20003 and OCAT 20006.
Schedule Type: Practicum or Internship
Contact Hours: 20 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
OCAT 21000 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSURE PREPARATION 1 Credit Hour
Students in the course are informed on how to prepare for their national certification exam and apply for licensure in preparation for practice as occupational therapy assistants. Content includes a brief review of occupational therapy concepts and theories, test taking, study strategies and practice of simulated exam questions.
Prerequisite: OCAT 20006.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 1 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
OCAT 21095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT TECHNOLOGY 1-4 Credit Hours
(Repeatable maximum 6 times for credit) Special topics in Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology; topics announced when scheduled.
Prerequisite: OCAT 10003.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
OCAT 21096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT TECHNOLOGY 1-4 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Individual study in Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology and related fields; open to OCAT majors.
Prerequisite: OCAT 10003.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 1-4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP