Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

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OTHA 1161 Clinical in OTA I

6 external hours (1 Cr.) 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.

 

OTHA 1162 Clinical in OTA II

6 external hours (1 Cr.) 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. 

 

OTHA 1309 Human Structure and Function in Occupational Therapy

2 lec/4 lab (3 Cr.) Study of the biomechanics of human motion. Emphasis on the musculoskeletal system including skeletal structure, muscles and nerves, and biomechanical assessment procedures.

 

OTHA 1319 Therapeutic Interventions I

2 lec/4 lab (3 Cr.) 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(s)

 

OTHA 1341 Occupational Performance From Birth to Adolescence

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

 

OTHA 1405 Principles of Occupational Therapy

3 lec/4 lab (4 Cr.) 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. 

 

OTHA 1415 Therapeutic Use of Occupations Or Activities I

3 lec/4 lab (4 Cr.) 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. 

 

OTHA 2235 Health Care Management in Occupational Therapy

1 lec/3 lab (2 Cr.) Role of the occupational therapy assistant in health care delivery. Topics include documentation; reimbursement; credentialing; ethical standards; health care team role delineation; and management.

OTHA 2302 Therapeutic Use of Occupations Or Activities II

2 lec/4 lab (3 Cr.) Advanced techniques and applications used in traditional and non-traditional practice settings. 

 

OTHA 2304 Neurology in Occupational Therapy

2 lec/4 lab (3 Cr.) Study of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology as it relates to neurological conditions commonly treated in occupational therapy.

 

OTHA 2309 Mental Health in Occupational Therapy

2 lec/4 lab (3 Cr.) Promotion of mental health and wellness through occupational theapy. Topics include theory and intervention strategies to enhance occupational performance.

 

OTHA 2366 Practicum in OTA

21 external hours (3 Cr.) 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.

 

OTHA 2367 Practicum in OTA

21 external hours (3 Cr.) 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.

OTHA 2405 Therapeutic Interventions II

3 lec/4 lab (4 Cr.) 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.