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0001. Exploring Occupational Therapy (2 s.h.) F
For nonmajors who wish to investigate occupational therapy as
a possible career choice.
0102. Professional Concepts I (2 s.h.) F
Introduction to professional concepts in occupational therapy.
History, theory, and philosophy of occupational therapy,
significance of activity to occupational therapy, and the role of
the occupational therapist as a health professional.
W107. Clinical Reasoning I (3 s.h.) S
Prerequisite: OT 0101, 0102, 0115, 0311, 0312.
This course is closely coordinate with OT 0131: Applied
Developmental Concepts I and OT 109: Applied Concepts of
Occupational Therapy I.
Students will be introduced to the practice of integrating
activity analysis, activity synthesis and developmental theory
with the process of clinical reasoning in the observation,
evaluation, planning and implementation of occupational therapy
in pediatrics and developmental disabilities. Exposure to client
populations through Fieldwork I (supervised clinical experience)
and problem solving sessions in conjunction with the clinical
placement..
0109. Applied Concepts of Occupational Therapy I (4
s.h.) S
Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy 0101, 0102, 0115, 0131,
0311, 0312, and 0313. Corequisite: Occupational Therapy W107.
The variety of approaches, techniques, and methods of
intervention aimed at maximizing the normalization of a child and
family. Concepts applied to determine a total program including
evaluation, treatment planning, and implementing based on
principles developed in human development. Exposure to client
populations through fieldwork experiences and problem-solving
sessions in conjunction with clinical placement.
0112. Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (3 s.h.) S
Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy 0115, 0311, 0312, and
0313.
Gross anatomy and neuro-anatomy applied to bodily movements.
Interrelated kinetics of normal and abnormal motions of the
musculo-skeletal system as they influence functional activities.
Evaluation procedures and activity analysis.
0115. Human Physiology (3 s.h.) F
Physical principles underlying cellular activity applied to
functional description of basic mammalian organ systems.
Functional significance, intricate adaptations, and adjustment to
internal and external environments with interrelationships
between the basic systems in health and disease.
0131. Applied Developmental Concepts I (3 s.h.) F
An in-depth view of human beings and the physical, psychological,
social, and cultural forces which affect their interaction with
their environment. The development of the total individual during
the period of life from birth through adolescence. Closely
correlated with other courses to relate activity to growth,
maturation, and learning.
0132. Applied Developmental Concepts II (3 s.h.) S
Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy 0115, 0131, 0311, 0312,
and 0313.
The impact of physical, sensory, perceptual, cognitive,
emotional, social, and cultural systems on the individual's
adaptation process through the mid and late adult years.
Developmental issues and underlying structures and systems will
be discussed.
0171. Clinical Orthopedics and General Medicine (2
s.h.) S
Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy 0115, 0311, 0312, and
0313.
Study of selected systemic diseases and medical-surgical
management. The fundamental facts and principles of orthopedic
conditions and surgical procedures as related to occupational
therapy practice.
0173. Clinical Pediatrics (2 s.h.) S
Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy 0115, 0311, 0312, and
0313.
The study of selected systemic diseases, their medical
management, and principles in children and young adults as
related to occupational therapy practice.
0201 Applied Concepts of Occupational Therapy II (4
s.h.) F
Prerequisite: OT W107, 0109, 0171, 0172, 0131, 0132, 0313.
Students will learn theories, concepts of assessments and
principles of therapeutic intervention for dysfunction in
occupational performance areas that occur in adult life as
applied through the framework of physical dysfunction. The
influence of appropriate models and frames of reference in
occupational therapy will be emphasized. Hands-on skills relating
to assessment and treatment of performance components and
occupational performance areas will be developed through
laboratory experiences.
0202. Applied Concepts of Occupational Therapy III (4
s.h.) S
Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy W107, 0109, 0131, 0172, 0201,
0205, 0232, and 0237. Corequisite: Occupational Therapy 0207.
Current frames of reference for understanding total human
functioning. Concepts of assessment and therapeutic intervention
as applied to individuals with psychosocial dysfunction.
Correlated with a practicum (clerkship) in a supervised clinical
experience in one of the psychiatric facilities affiliated with
the Department of Occupational Therapy.
W205. Clinical Reasoning II (3 s.h.) F
Prerequisite: OT W107, 0109, 0112, 0171, 0172, 0131, 0132,
0313. This course is closely coordinated with OT 0201: Applied
concepts of Occupational Therapy II.
In this course students will learn to transfer their academic
skills of data gathering and analysis to clinical settings
through the process of clinical reasoning. The focus is on the
thought processes involved in identifying patients’ problems
and in generating possible solutions. Specific evaluation and
treatment approaches for the physically challenged adult will be
presented. Introduction to practical reasoning as well as
technical, hands-on skill will be provided by laboratory and
supervised clinical Fieldwork I experiences.
W207. Clinical Reasoning III (3 s.h.) S
Prerequisite: OT W107, 0272, W205, 0237. This course is
closely coordinated with OT 0202: Applied Concepts in
Occupational Therapy III.
Analysis and synthesis, at an advanced level, of interventions
addressing psychosocial issues in recovery and health maintenance
in occupational performance areas. The professional skills of
clinical reasoning, treatment planning, assessment, evaluation
and documentation will be developed in view of major frames of
reference, the Model of Human Occupational and Occupational
Science. The role of the regulations of accrediting bodies and
third party payors will be included in the clinical reasoning
process. Through Fieldwork I (supervised clinical experience) and
classroom discussion, the student will be exposed to problem
solving from a clinical perspective.
0208. Professional Concepts II (2 s.h.) S
Prerequisite: Completion of Occupational Therapy courses
required for the first three semesters; final semester standing.
Selected readings, discussion, and special projects. In-depth
concepts and issues of professionalism in occupational therapy.
Independent problem solving and effective functioning with the
varied medical and social systems which use occupational therapy
services. Legal issues, the maintenance of professional
competence, and the importance of research to the field.
0209. Independent Study in Occupational Therapy (1-5
s.h.) FS
Project arranged with the Chairperson. Credits according to scope
of project.
0237. Group Dynamics (2 s.h.) F
Teams, social systems, interdepartmental, and intradepartmental
relationships in the health delivery process, concepts and
theories of group formation, development, and structure.
Readings, class participation, and observations.
0241. Occupational Therapy and Social Dimensions of
Health Care (3 s.h.) F
Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy 0102 and 0131.
Social context in which occupational therapy services are
provided with emphasis on newly emerging community-based
alternatives to both in-patient hospitalization and institutional
care.
0251. Research Design and Methodology (3 s.h.) S
Prerequisite: Basic undergraduate statistics course (i.e.,
Psychology. 0121 or Soc. 0201).
Introduction to basic research in occupational therapy:
methodology, elementary bio-statistics, analysis, and
interpretation of data. Introduction to critiquing research in
occupational therapy.
0260. Organization and Administration (3 s.h.) S
Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy 0102, 0237, and 0241.
The occupational therapist is viewed as a middle manager with
emphasis on management as a professional endeavor. Basic
principles of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and
controlling, related to health care and the management of an
occupational therapy service.
0272. Clinical Neurology and Psychiatry (4 s.h.) F
Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy 0115, 0171, 0311, 0312,
and 0313.
Basic concepts of identification, definition, and management of
neurological and psycho-social problems. Major pathological
syndromes and their etiologies and prognoses.
0280. Clinical Fieldwork I (6 s.h.) F SS
Prerequisite: Completion of all academic course work.
First, three month full time supervised clinical experience with
opportunity to treat patients with a variety of conditions and of
varied ages. Assignment to training programs approved in
accordance with the Essentials for Occupational Therapist
Education of the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy
Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
0281. Clinical Fieldwork II (6 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Completion of all academic course work.
Second, three month full time supervised clinical experience with
opportunity to treat patients with a variety of conditions and of
varied ages. Assignment to training programs approved in
accordance with the Essentials for Occupational Therapist
Education of the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy
Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
0283. Clinical Fieldwork III (4-6 s.h.) S SS
Prerequisite: Completion of all academic course work.
Third, full time supervised clinical experience with opportunity
to treat patients in a specialized area of practice. Assignment
to training programs approved in accordance with the Essentials
for Occupational Therapist Education of the Accreditation Council
for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational
Therapy Association.
0311. Human Anatomy (2 s.h.) F
Gross structure of the human body; skeletal, muscular, vascular,
and peripheral nervous systems. Introduction to functional
anatomy. Kinetics of motion as related to specific clinical
entities. Dissection of human cadavers.
0312. Human Anatomy Lab (2 s.h.) F
Corequisite: Occupational Therapy 0311.
Gross structure of the human body through dissection of human
cadavers.
0313. Neuro-anatomy (3 s.h.) SS
Anatomy of the nervous system; the brain and spinal cord.
Functional aspects of the central nervous system and the cause-
effect relationships between lesions and their symptoms.
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