OTA 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
OTA 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: OTA 10003 with a minimum C grade.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
OTA 10002 OCCUPATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH 4 Credit Hours
Application of occupational therapy assessment, skills and techniques in treatment programs concerned with psychosocial health.
Prerequisite: OTA 10003 with a minimum C grade.
Schedule Type: Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
OTA 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 major.
Schedule Type: Laboratory
Contact Hours: 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
OTA 10192 FIELDWORK 1A (ELR) 1 Credit Hour
During this Level I fieldwork experience, the student will observe and participate in learning opportunities to apply the knowledge, skills and techniques acquired in OTA Occupational Performance courses. These experiences may include: simulated environments, standardized patients, faculty-led site visits and/or supervision by a qualified fieldwork educator in a practice environment.
Prerequisite: OTA 10003 with a minimum C grade.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
OTA 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: OTA 10002.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
OTA 20002 OCCUPATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN PHYSICAL HEALTH 3 Credit Hours
Application of occupational therapy assessment, skills and techniques in treatment program specifically concerned with physical health.
Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in both OTA 10001 and OTA 10002.
Schedule Type: Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
OTA 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: OTA 10001 and OTA 10002.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
OTA 20004 OCCUPATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN PEDIATRIC POPULATIONS 3 Credit Hours
Application of occupational therapy assessment, skills and techniques applied to pediatric populations and conditions.
Prerequisite: OTA 20002.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
OTA 20006 OCCUPATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN PHYSICAL HEALTH II 3 Credit Hours
Continued application of occupational therapy assessment, skills and techniques in treatment programs related to physical health.
Prerequisite: OTA 10002 with a minimum C grade.
Schedule Type: Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
OTA 20392 FIELDWORK 1B (ELR) 1 Credit Hour
During this Level I fieldwork experience, the student will observe and participate in learning opportunities to apply the knowledge, skills and techniques acquired in OTA Occupational Performance courses. These experiences may include: simulated environments, standardized patients, faculty-led site visits and/or supervision by a qualified fieldwork educator in a practice environment.
Prerequisite: OTA 10000 and OTA 10002.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
OTA 20492 FIELDWORK 1C (ELR) 1 Credit Hour
During this Level I fieldwork experience, the student will observe and participate in learning opportunities to apply the knowledge, skills and techniques acquired in OTA Occupational Performance courses. These experiences may include: simulated environments, standardized patients, faculty-led site visits and/or supervision by a qualified fieldwork educator in a practice environment.
Prerequisite: OTA 20002.
Corequisite: OTA 20004.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
OTA 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: OTA 20006.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 1 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
OTA 21092 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 OTA courses.
Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in OTA 10000 and OTA 10001 and OTA 10002 and OTA 20002 and OTA 20001 and OTA 20003 and OTA 20006.
Schedule Type: Field Experience
Contact Hours: 20 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
OTA 21095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT 1-4 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Special topics in Occupational Therapy Assistant; topics announced when scheduled.
Prerequisite: OTA 10003.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-4 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
OTA 21096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT 1-4 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Individual study in Occupational Therapy Assistant and related fields; open to OTA majors.
Prerequisite: OTA 10003.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 1-4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
OTA 21192 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 OTA courses.
Prerequisite: OTA 10000, OTA 10001, OTA 10002, OTA 20002, OTA 20001, OTA 20003 and OTA 20006.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 20 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement