Courses
Occupational Therapy
0501. Advanced Theory
and Practice in Occupational Therapy (3
s.h.)
Introductory course in the structure and function of theory
and its importance for the advanced practitioner. Particular
emphasis is placed on the process of critical structural and
functional analysis of theories, specifically those theories
currently popular in occupational therapy practice and those
applicable to the students` areas of clinical specialty.
0621. Collaborative Studies
in Assistive Technology I. (1-3
s.h.)
An historical perspective, legislative issues and issues of
professional practice utilizing a model that fosters collaboration
with consumers and providers. The course will cover general
purpose assistive technologies with application across a wide
range of areas.
0622. Collaborative Studies
in Assistive Technology II. (1-4
s.h.)
This course is a continuation of information provided in Part
I, covering advanced assistive technologies in augmentative
communication and telecommunication, positioning, seating and
mobility. The fundamental unifying concept in the course is
a framework that includes consumer participation in the service
delivery process.
0630. Developmental Issues
in the Early Years: An Occupational Therapy Perspective (3
s.h.)
Current social, cultural, legal and economic trends affecting
developmental dysfunction and occupational therapy intervention
in physical, sensory, perceptual, cognitive and psychosocial
areas, from neonatal to adolescence will be explored.
0631. Assessment Tools
for Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practice (3
s.h.)
Hands-on comparison and analysis of selected assessment tools
common in pediatric practice are expanded to goal setting and
treatment planning.
0632. Occupational Therapy
Intervention in Pediatrics (3 s.h.)
Concepts in occupational therapy intervention in pediatrics
will be explored and related to treatment planning and intervention
procedures in the varying contexts in which pediatric occupational
therapists are employed.
0633. Family Centered
Care (3 s.h.)
Students will have the opportunity to explore family systems,
parent professional partnerships, family centered services,
family centered teams, and interagency collaboration. They
will explore models of self help, empowerment and service delivery
as well as techniques for eliciting and developing family service
plans and interagency networking.
0640. Concepts in Gerontological
Rehabilitation I. (3 s.h.)
An introduction to the fields of geriatrics and gerontology
with special emphasis given to the review of theoretical perspectives
and research in gerontological rehabilitation, as well as biological,
social, medical, psychological/psychiatric, and environmental
factors that influence the aging process.
0642. Aging in Place:
A Challenge and Opportunity (3 s.h.)
This course builds on concpets introduced in OT 640 to explore
further the contribution of occupational therapy to health
promotion and disease/injury prevention for the community dwelling
elder. Students will explore the challenges as well as the
supports that are required by this population to maintain a
high quality of life. In an active learning environment graduate
students will gain experience with assessments, interventions
and program planning strategies designed to prepare them to
positively influence this emerging area of practice.
0661. Supervisory Processes (3
s.h.)
Supervisory techniques and processes as they relate to health
care personnel management; the recruitment, selection, staffing,
and direction of personnel, focusing on facilitative techniques
to foster continued professional growth, development, participation,
and retention.
0664. Advanced Management
in Health Related Service Delivery (3
s.h.)
An examination of management, administrative, economic, legal,
and social issues as they impact upon the provision of occupational
therapy services and other health related professions. This
course illuminates the unique facet health care occupies within
the free market and how occupational therapy and other health
related services fit within that definition. Particular emphasis
will be placed upon economics and the application of these
concepts in optimizing service delivery.
0672. Neurobiological
Foundations of Sensory Integration (3
s.h.)
The development of the theory of sensory integration will be
presented. The neurobiological foundations of the theory will
be examined in light of current research. The application of
this information to the therapeutic intervention will be addressed
and demonstrated through videotapes and practice sessions.
0673. Sensory Integration
and Praxis Test (SIPT) Administration and Interpretation (3
s.h.)
Prerequisite: 672.
The standardization methods, reliability and validity of the
17 tests of the SIPT battery will be analyzed. The mechanics
of each test will be presented and will be practiced in a supervised
setting. Students will be individually observed in test administration.
The testing of sensory processing as one aspect of sensory
integration will be included. The interpretation of findings,
report writing and establishment of treatment goals will be
practiced. Gathering evidence of sensory integration and sensory
processing problems based on a variety of measurement instruments
will also be addressed. Students are eligible for Sensory Integration
International certification on completion of 0672 and 0673
and successful completion of the SIPT certification examination.
0674. Sensory Integration
Practice Applications (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: 672, 673.
The application of sensory integration and sensory processing
principles to occupational therapy intervention will be presented.
Techniques used in various settings and with various conditions
will be addressed and demonstrated through videotapes, clinic
visits, practice sessions and case presentations.
0880. Independent Study (1-3
s.h.)
Focus is on furthering the student`s knowledge and skills in
a specialized area of individualized study.
0881. Clinical Specialty
Practicum (1-3 s.h.)
Opportunity for students to demonstrate their ability to translate
theoretical knowledge into a selected area of clinical specialty
practice. Practicum experience must fulfill the students` pre-determined
goals for increased expertise.
0882. Seminar in Occupational
Therapy Specialty (1-3 s.h.)
Advanced knowledge from academic, administrative, and/or clinical
management perspectives in occupational therapy area of specialty.
0883. Interdisciplinary
Seminar: Children Birth through Six (3
s.h.)
This interdisciplinary course prepares therapists to work with
children from birth through six years of age. Students will
learn the laws, policies and procedures required in service
delivery to this population. Experiential opportunities will
highlight the development of interdisciplinary teams, including
the role of the family, its culture and values, as team members.
Potential ethical dilemmas will be explored which can emerge
as systems and agencies struggle to work together to provide
a seamless system of service delivery. Disciplines include
but are not limited to: education, speech pathology, occupational
therapy, physical therapy, social work, school psychology and
nursing.
0990. Action Research
Seminar (3 s.h.)
Scholarship, theory building, application of frames of reference
to clinical practice, and validation of the activity approach
to encourage the integration of theoretical knowledge and practice.
Students will identify an individual problem, and develop strategies
for its solutions through the development of a thesis proposal.
0991. Master`s Thesis (1-3
s.h.)
Prerequisite: 990.
For students in the process of research and writing of their
thesis, in order to fulfill requirements for graduation.