OTA 103 Group Process and Interventions -
This course describes group dynamics and processes and examines how groups are used to provide occupational therapy treatment. Students learn how to plan, lead, and facilitate educational and task groups. In the laboratory, students practice planning and leading a variety of therapeutic groups. The course includes 15 hours of Level I fieldwork leading groups in a community setting. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: OTA 101, PSY 101 Semester Offered: S

OTA 105 Developing Professional Behaviors -
This course examines the professional behaviors that are required in a health care setting. Students learn the importance of ethical behavior, dependability, cooperation, empathy, and other behaviors that health care professionals must demonstrate. Students learn how to establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship, how to communicate clearly when speaking and writing, and how to pursue continuing education. This course also covers the development of a professional portfolio, resume writing, and interview skills to help graduates obtain employment. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: OTA 101 Semester Offered: S

OTA 131 Occupational Therapy: Methods and Modalities I -
This course provides in-depth study of occupations and begins to introduce students to how therapeutic occupations are used in occupational therapy practice. Students will learn to analyze occupational tasks and functional activities utilizing the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework as a guide, grade and adapt activities, and build the basic skills necessary for teaching therapeutic activities to meet the needs of occupational therapy consumers, either individually or in groups. Credits: 3 Corequisites: OTA 101 Semester Offered: F

OTA 211 Occupational Therapy with the Older Adult -
This course examines the basic concepts of aging, including theories, trends, and policies. Students study the concepts of wellness and disease prevention, major developmental theories of aging, and how to apply these theories to occupational therapy practice with adults. Students write a research paper on one aspect of aging. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: OTA 101, PSY 121 Semester Offered: F

OTA 215 Developmental Problems and Practice with Children -
This course examines the role of occupational therapy practitioner in medical and educational settings for children. Students study normal child development and how to provide services to children who have exceptional needs. Students learn to communicate with families, teachers, doctors, and other professionals on behalf of children and are introduced to the federal laws that apply to provision of services to children. The laboratory component includes a minimum of 15 hours Level I fieldwork, which consists of observation and supervised practice in an off-campus child-centered facility. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: OTA 101, PSY 121 Semester Offered: F

OTA 221 Concepts and Occupational Therapy Interventions in Mental Health -
This course examines a range of common psychiatric disorders and prepares OTA students to distinguish between normal and dysfunctional behavior. Students learn to develop observational skills and explore evaluation and treatment techniques. In the laboratory component, students practice evaluation and treatment activities. The laboratory includes a minimum of 15 hours Level I fieldwork, which consists of observation and supervised practice in an off-campus mental health facility. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: OTA 101, OTA 103, PSY 101 Semester Offered: F

OTA 223 Concepts and Occupational Therapy Interventions with the Physically Challenged -
This course examines the characteristics of physical disabilities. Students study disabilities and the impact of these disabilities on the client's ability to perform routine activities. Students learn evaluation and treatment techniques that are used to help adults with physical disabilities to live independent and productive lives. The laboratory component includes a minimum of 15 hours Level I fieldwork, which consists of observation and supervised practice in an off-campus facility that treats adult physical disabilities. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: BIO 111, OTA 101, OTA 131 Semester Offered: S

OTA 231 Occupational Therapy: Methods and Modalities II -
This course assists advanced students to master occupational therapy treatment techniques. Students learn the application of occupational therapy techniques in simulated therapy situations; review and develop treatment plans, evaluations and documentation reports; and, practice written and verbal communication used in the practice of occupational therapy. The course consists of two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: OTA 101, OTA 131 Semester Offered: F

OTA 241 Occupational Therapy Field Placement I -
This course is an experienced-based learning opportunity in which students put theory into practice. Students provide occupational therapy treatment and practice professional skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry-level therapist in this field while working under the supervision of an experienced occupational therapist. This experience will take place in a different practice setting from OTA 242. Credits: 7
Prerequisites: BIO 112, ENG 102, OTA 105, OTA 211, OTA 215, OTA 221, OTA 223, OTA 231 Semester Offered: S

OTA 242 Occupational Therapy Field Placement II -
This course is an experienced-based learning opportunity in which students put theory into practice. Students provide occupational therapy treatment and practice professional skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry-level therapist in this field while working under the supervision of an experienced occupational therapist. This experience will take place in a different practice setting from OTA 241. Credits: 7
Prerequisites: BIO 112, ENG 102, OTA 105, OTA 211, OTA 215, OTA 221, OTA 223, OTA 231 Semester Offered: S

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