Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)


OTHA 1161 Clinical in OTA I

Format: (1 credit hour)

6 external hours. Health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts in settings serving children or adolescents. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. The in-class seminar is designed to reinforce topics and experiences that occur on off-campus sites and on-campus during lectures and labs.

Prerequisites:  OTHA 1309; OTHA 1415

Credits: 1

Distribution: OTHA

Offered: Spring Only

Course Fee: Insurance fee= $13; Clinical travel fee= $20; Simucase fee= $130; Health professions fee= $35

 

OTHA 1162 Clinical in OTA II

Format: (1 credit hour)

6 external hours. Health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. 

Prerequisites: OTHA 1341; OTHA 2309; OTHA 2304; OTHA 1319; OTHA 1161

Credits: 1

Distribution: OTHA

Offered: Fall Only

Course Fee: Clinical travel fee: $20, Health professions fee= $35

 

OTHA 1309 Human Structure and Function in Occupational Therapy

Format: 2 lecture / 4 lab (3 credit hours)

Study of the biomechanics of human motion. Emphasis on the musculoskeletal system including skeletal structure, muscles and nerves, and biomechanical assessment procedures.

Prerequisites: OTHA 1405

Credits: 3

Distribution: OTHA

Offered: Fall Only

Course Fee: Lab fee= $24; Drug screen fee= $60; Health professions fee= $105

 

OTHA 1319 Therapeutic Interventions I

Format: 2 lecture / 4 lab (3 credit hours)

Concepts, techniques, and assessments leading to proficiency in skills and activities used as treatment interventions in occupational therapy (OT). Emphasizes the occupational therapy assistant's role in the OT process. 

Prerequisites: OTHA 2304; OTHA 2309

Credits: 3

Distribution: OTHA

Offered: Spring Only

Course Fee: Lab fee= $24; EHR GO fee= $53; Health professions fee= $105

 

OTHA 1341 Occupational Performance From Birth to Adolescence

Format: 2 lecture / 4 lab (3 credit hours)

2 lec/4 lab (3 Cr.) Occupational performance of newborns through adolescents. Topics include frames of reference, evaluation tools and techniques, and intervention strategies.

Prerequisites: OTHA 2304; OTHA 2309

Credits: 3

Distribution: OTHA

Offered: Spring Only

Course Fee: Lab fee= $24; Health professions fee= $105

 

OTHA 1405 Principles of Occupational Therapy

Format: 3 lecture / 4 lab (4 credit hours)

Introduction to occupational therapy including the historical development and philosophy. Emphasis on the roles of the occupational therapy assistant. Topics include occupation in daily life; education and functions of the OT practitioner; frames of reference and occupational therapy models; occupational therapy personnel educational roles and functions; current health care management environment including OT practice areas; moral, legal, and ethical issues. 

Prerequisites: Admission into the OTA  program

Credits: 4

Distribution: OTHA

Offered: Summer Only

Course Fee: Lab fee= $24; Health professions fee= $140

 

OTHA 1415 Therapeutic Use of Occupations Or Activities I

Format: 3 lecture / 4 lab (4 credit hours)

Various occupations or activities used as therapeutic interventions in occupational therapy. Emphasis on awareness of activity demands, contexts, adapting grading, and safe implementation of occupations or activities. 

Prerequisites: OTHA 1309

Credits: 4

Distribution: OTHA

Offered: Fall Only

Course Fee: Lab fee= $24; Health professions fee= $140

 

OTHA 2235 Health Care Management in Occupational Therapy

Format: 1 lecture / 3 lab (2 credit hours)

Role of the occupational therapy assistant in health care delivery. Topics include documentation; reimbursement; credentialing; ethical standards; health care team role delineation; and management.

Prerequisites: OTHA 1161; OTHA 1341; OTHA 1319

Credits: 2

Distribution: OTHA

Offered: Fall Only

Course Fee: Lab fee= $24; Internet fee (if applicable)= $43; Health professions fee= $70

 

OTHA 2301 Pathophysiology in Occupational Therapy

Format: 3 lecture (3 credit hours)

Pathology and general health management of diseases and injuries across the lifespan encountered in occupation therapy treatment settings. Includes etiology, symptoms, and the client's physical and psychological reaction to disease and injury.

Prerequisites: OTHA 1309

Credits: 3

Distribution: OTHA

Offered: Fall Only

Course Fee: Internet fee (if applicable)= $43; AOTA Access fee; $78, Health professions fee= $105

 

OTHA 2302 Therapeutic Use of Occupations Or Activities II

Format: 2 lecture / 4 lab (3 credit hours)

Advanced techniques and applications used in traditional and non-traditional practice settings. 

Prerequisites: OTHA 1161; OTHA 1341; OTHA 1319

Credits: 3

Distribution: OTHA

Offered: Fall Only

Course Fee:Lab fee= $24; Health professions fee= $105

 

OTHA 2304 Neurology in Occupational Therapy

Format: 2 lecture / 4 lab (3 credit hours)

Study of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology as it relates to neurological conditions commonly treated in occupational therapy.

Prerequisites: OTHA 2301; OTHA 1309; OTHA 1415

Credits: 3

Distribution: OTHA

Offered: Spring Only

Course Fee: Lab fee= $24; Health professions fee= $105

 

OTHA 2309 Mental Health in Occupational Therapy

Format: 2 lecture / 4 lab (3 credit hours)

Promotion of mental health and wellness through occupational theapy. Topics include theory and intervention strategies to enhance occupational performance.

Prerequisites: OTHA 1415; OTHA 2301

Credits: 3

Distribution: OTHA

Offered: Spring Only

Course Fee: Lab fee= $24; Internet fee (if applicable)= $43; Health professions fee= $105

 

OTHA 2366 Practicum in OTA

Format: (3 credit hours)

21 external hours. Practical general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer college and student. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all required courses and approval of OTA program director.

Credits: 3

Distribution: OTHA

Offered: Spring Only

Course Fee: Clinical travel fee: $20; Insurance fee: $13; Therapy ED Prep fee: $230; Health professions fee= $105

 

OTHA 2367 Practicum in OTA

Format: (3 credit hours)

21 external hours. Practical general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer college and student. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all required courses and approval of OTA program director.

Credits: 3

Distribution: OTHA

Offered: Spring Only

Course Fee: Clinical travel fee: $20; Health professions fee= $105

 

OTHA 2405 Therapeutic Interventions II

Format: 3 lecture / 4 lab (4 credit hours)

Advanced application of concepts, techniques, and assessments leading to proficiency in skills and activities use in treatment interventions in occupational therapy. Emphasis on current rehabilitative interventions.

Prerequisites: OTHA 2302

Credits: 4

Distribution: OTHA

Offered: Fall Only

Course Fee: Lab fee= $24; Drug screen fee= $60; EHR GO fee: $53; Health professions fee= $140

 

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