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OT 822 - Assistive Technology
Credits:
4.00
This hands on course will provide participants with an
overview of the application of assistive technology in all
life settings for individuals affected by physical, sensory,
or cognitive limitations. Methods, materials, and resources
for obtaining and providing assistive technology services
will also be discussed. Special fee.
OT 824 - Assistive Technology and Physical Disabilities
Credits:
4.00
An advanced course that focuses on the specialized assistive
technology needs of persons with physical impairments.
Topics include: seating and positioning needs; prosthetic
devices; manual and powered mobility devices; ergonomics and
computer access. Special fee.
OT 826 - Assistive Technology and Sensory, Communicative, and Cognitive Disabilities
Credits:
4.00
Explores the application of various technologies for
individuals with visual, auditory, cognitive and
communication impairments. Included are: Blind and low
vision aides, assistive listening devices, alternative and
augmentative communication devices, memory aides, and
prompting aides. Special fee.
OT 841 - Human Occupation I
Credits:
4.00
Students will have three hours of classroom contact and
regular contact with a mentor who is a master of a
particular occupational activity. Students learn the
activity with support of the mentor and other relevant
experiences. Assignments include a presentation and two
papers. Honors in the major course.
OT 842 - Human Occupation II
Credits:
4.00
Expanding on the work from Human Occupation I, this course
facilitates students' understanding of occupation as
described and utilized in occupational therapy. The course
has a four-fold purpose, (1) consider the historical and
philosophical base of occupation, (2) examine the frames of
reference that define and delineate occupation as a
therapeutic medium, (3) explore the importance and meaning
of belonging to a group, and (4) engage in ethnographic
research.
OT 851 - Mind Body Systems/Neurologically-based Function and Dysfunction
Credits:
4.00
Students will study neurologically related disorders
commonly seen by occupational therapists. A problem based
learning method will be used to examine the perceptual,
cognitive, biopsychosocial basis of these disorders. A basic
overview of human body-mind systems will be provided with an
emphasis on pathology, the recognition of symptoms, their
causes and the occupational implications of the disorders.
Selected theoretical frames of reference for assessment and
intervention will be discussed in terms of general, holistic
methods of practice. This course is a prerequisite for
courses in specific occupational therapy assessment and
intervention.
OT 852 - Human Movement in Occupation
Credits:
4.00
This course will integrate the student's prerequisite
knowledge of occupation. The course will develop skills
required for interpretation of biomechanical analysis for
creating successful occupational performance for
individuals with varied musculoskeletal, cardiac, and
respiratory dysfunction. Integration of the occupational
therapy clinical reasoning process and the use of
occupations as a therapeutic mechanism for change will be
emphasized. The analysis of environment as it relates to
human movement and participation in desired occupations will
be explored. Special fee.
OT 861 - Occupational Therapy: Professional Roles and Principles of Practice
Credits:
3.00
This course introduces students to foundation knowledge,
values and philosophy of OT practice. Students learn and
apply professional behavior skills required for competent
and ethical OT practice. Topics included in the course are:
historical roots of occupational therapy, organization and
structure of the profession, professional roles, theoretical
frameworks, the occupational therapy process, clinical
reasoning, and professional code of ethics. Course
assignments introduce students to the profession's
scholarly literature.
OT 862 - Occupational Therapy Evaluation and Intervention I
Credits:
4.00
The main goal of this course is to introduce students to the
OT evaluation process. Students will apply the clinical
reasoning process to OT evaluation across age levels, and
types of medical conditions. Students will learn about
common assessment tools available to occupational
therapists, where, when, and how to apply them, and how to
evaluate assessment tools. Students will develop technical
skills in administering selected evaluation tools, in
integrating assessment data, and demonstrate emergent
clinical decisions about intervention planning. Finally,
they will gain an appreciation of the importance of
measurement in various facets of OT practice. Special fee.
OT 863 - Occupational Therapy and Intervention II
Credits:
4.00
This course extends upon knowledge gained and skills
developed in Evaluation and Intervention I. Students will
further develop skills in selecting evaluation tools and in
demonstrating coherent clinical decisions about intervention
planning based on data gathered. Selected cases will be used
for application of knowledge, and the course will emphasize
the application and demonstration of common intervention
strategies used by occupational therapists. Special fee.
OT 865 - Occupational Therapy and Intervention III
Credits:
3.00
This course extends upon knowledge gained and skills
developed in Evaluation and Intervention courses I and II.
However, selected case studies will be at the population or
program level, and will be used to apply OT theory, and
practical knowledge, to develop, implement and evaluate OT
services and programs in various community, and
medically-based settings. Students will be expected to
consider research knowledge.
OT 871 - Enabling Participation in Community Groups
Credits:
4.00
In this class students will work in an organization, learn
about the people served by this organization, conduct an
assessment for occupation-based program or wellness program
needs within the organization, and develop a proposal for
this program to be implemented during the semester. Special
fee.
OT 872 - Occupation, Health, and Community Programming
Credits:
4.00
This is the second course in the Community Occupational
Therapy Sequence. Students will continue to work with their
first semester seminar group in the same organization. They
will begin the semester by adapting their plan based on the
feedback from the organization. They will use the rest of
the semester to implement their program and evaluate its
effectiveness. Special fee.
OT 875 - Systems in Occupational Therapy Practice
Credits:
3.00
This course integrates concepts, principles, and strategies
that are fundamental to the provision of occupational
therapy services in the changing U.S. health care system.
This course links system management, reimbursement
mechanisms, and public policy found in occupational therapy
practice settings to the populations served. Knowledge of
leadership, management, ethics and marketing principles that
are necessary for success in today's industry are
emphasized.
OT 883 - Introduction to Research
Credits:
3.00
This course assists students to be effective consumers of
research, introduces them to the concepts and importance of
evidence-based practice, and familiarizes students with the
many research methods used to conduct scientific inquiry.
Course content includes: reading and critiquing research,
developing research questions; developing a small research
proposal including a literature review; introduction to
qualitative and quantitative research methods, evaluation
and selection of research designs; data analysis; and
research ethics.
OT 885 - Engagement in Research
Credits:
3.00
This course is designed to engage students actively in the
research process. Students will complete a research project
either individually or in small groups. Students will be
encouraged to develop their research questions from a
limited number of research topics and projects currently
being addressed by OT faculty or community occupational
therapists. Students with a strong interest area, and clear
research question related to that interest area, may
complete a small research project related to that topic at
the discretion of the instructor.
OT 892 - Level I Fieldwork
Credits:
1.00
This course provides occupational therapy students an
opportunity to experience occupational therapy in a
clinical setting. Students attend a seminar prior to
beginning their placement. The Level I placement is
scheduled between the completion of their first graduate
year and the graduate summer coursework. During their two
week fieldwork, students observe an occupational therapist
as well as participate in the planning and implementing of
the occupational therapy assessment or intervention process
for a client. Cr/F.
OT 893 - Special Topics
Credits:
2.00 to 4.00
Formal courses given on selected topics or special interest
subjects. Work may be directed in one of the following
areas: A) Administration; B) Clinical Education;
C) Pediatrics; D) Physical Disabilities; E) Mental Health;
F) Gerontology/Geriatrics; G) School-based Practice, and
others. Prereq: permission. May be repeated to a maximum of
12 credits.
OT 894 - Level II Fieldwork I
Credits:
9.00
This course is a 12-week, full-time internship that takes
place the fall semester of the second graduate year.
Level II fieldwork provides students with opportunities to:
experience in-depth delivery of occupational therapy
services to clients; focus on the application of purposeful
and meaningful occupation and/or research, administration
and management of occupational therapy services. Level II
fieldwork is designed to promote clinical reasoning and
reflective practice, to transmit values and beliefs that
promote ethical practice and to develop professionalism
and competence as career responsibilities. Cr/F.
OT 895 - Readings and Research in Occupational Therapy
Credits:
1.00 to 6.00
Independent work under the guidance of an instructor. Work
may be directed in one of the following areas:
A) Administration; B) Clinical Education; C) Pediatrics;
D) Physical Disabilities; E) Mental Health;
F) Gerontology/Geriatrics; G) School-based Practice, and
others. Prereq: permission. May be repeated to a maximum of
8 credits.
OT 896 - Level II Fieldwork II
Credits:
9.00
This course is the second 12-week, full-time internship. It
takes place the summer after the second graduate year.
OT 896 provides students with opportunities to evaluate,
develop and implement in-depth delivery of occupational
therapy services in population-based practice and to focus
on research and/or administration and management of
occupational therapy services. Cr/F.
OT 897 - Graduate Project
Credits:
1.00 to 6.00
Application of graduate education addressing an issue
related to occupational therapy and a change in occupational
therapy practice, education, or administration. The project
includes a literature review, a plan for change based on the
literature, a plan of implementation, and a plan for
evaluation. Prereq: permission. IA (continuous grading).
May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 credits. Cr/F.
OT 898 - Capstone
Credits:
2.00
Designed as a seminar in which students integrate previous
course work and readings with a framework of professional
goals, challenges, and strategies that advance students'
progress as occupational therapy practitioners,
researchers, educators, and leaders. Cr/F.
OT 899 - Master's Thesis
Credits:
1.00 to 6.00
Prereq: permission. Cr/F.
OT 901 - Theoretical Practice of Occupational Therapy
Credits:
4.00
The therapist's patterns of daily clinical practice reflect
underlying theoretical assumptions that can be made
self-evident through an informed process of
practice-inventory. Students increase their knowledge of the
contributions and constraints of theoretical developments in
occupational therapy which enhance daily
clinical/administrative practice and support research. Open
only to students in the master's OT program.
OT 902 - Advanced Statistics for Health Care Research
Credits:
4.00
Exploration and application of non-parametric, parametric,
descriptive, inferential and multi-variant statistical
procedures commonly used in health care research and program
evaluation. Basic competencies using SPSS, statistical
computer software will be developed. Prereq: Introduction to
statistics course.
OT 903 - Research Methods for Occupational Therapists
Credits:
4.00
Exploration of the components of health-related research.
Students guided through the research proposal process.
Issues addressed include developing and implementing
research questions, literature review, appropriate research
design, qualitative and quantitative methods, data analysis,
publication collaboration, peer review, and research ethics.
Class meetings structured to help students choose a research
topic and develop a grant proposal. Open only to students in
the master's OT program. Prereq: OT 902.
OT 904 - Health Care Trends and Occupational Therapy
Credits:
4.00
Students examine the dynamics of health policy formulation,
the political economy of health care, and the roles and
potential for occupational therapy within the changing
system. Open only to students in the master's OT program.
OT #911 - Clinical Reasoning
Credits:
4.00
Clinical reasoning in health care and occupational therapy,
phenomenology and interpretative sociology, and qualitative
research analyzed as applied to the practice of occupational
therapy. Students function as a research team which
explicates the clinical reasoning used by team members.
Narratives, journals, and video-taped treatment sessions
used as part of this exploration. Open to students in the
master's OT program. Prereq: OT 901 or permission.