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OTA 101—Introduction to Occupational Therapy (3,3)
Open enrollment; program admission not required.
Overview of the profession of occupational therapy with an emphasis on its history, philosophy, and the nature of occupation. Explore the role of occupational therapy practitioners in various practice settings.

OTA 102—Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy (4,6)
Prerequisites: BIO 185 and 186, OTA 101
The study of occupational performance/roles and its affect on individuals who have had a physical disability. Lab experiences include training in adaptive activities of daily living, evaluation and mechanics of the wheelchair, accessibility issues and mobility. Fee.

OTA 103—Practice Skills and Techniques I (4,6)
Prerequisite: BIO 185 and 186, OTA 101
The role of the COTA in the application of various assessments utilized during the occupational therapy process. Emphasis on treatment methods and techniques used in occupational therapy intervention for problems identified from the assessment data, medical chart and interview. These methods and techniques will be discussed and demonstrated. Fee.

OTA 104—Occupational Therapy Fieldwork I (2,9)
Prerequisites: Approval of coordinator: OTA 102 & 103 taken concurrently
This Level I experience introduces the student to health care and community service agencies. Includes placement in various practice settings for orientation and observation of the occupational therapy process and the role of the OTA. Emphasis is based on adult physical dysfunction. Fee.

OTA 105—Therapist/Patient Interactions (2,2)
Prerequisite: SPE 108, HSA 101 or PSY 101 or CIS 101
Principles of human interactions and problem solving techniques for developing therapeutic relationships are introduced in this course. Concept such as therapeutic use of self, stress management techniques and communication/rapport are discussed and practiced.

OTA 108—Foundations of Occupational Therapy (2,2)
This course is the first course of the OTA program and is an overview of
philosophies of occupational therapy, and the occupational therapy framework. The course serves as a foundation for clinical practice in the areas of analysis of activity, occupational performance and philosophy, motor learning and the group process.

OTA 201—Principles of Psychosocial Dysfunction (3,5)
Prerequisites: PSY 206, and Approval of coordinator
Theory and techniques of occupational therapy with individuals who have been diagnosed with a mental illness. Occupational Therapy techniques such as the therapeutic use of self, group process and purposeful activities are emphasized. Experiences with group development and implementation will be stressed in the course, on fieldwork and in the community. Fee.

OTA 202—Principles of Physical Dysfunction (4,6)
Prerequisite: Approval of coordinator
Theory and techniques of occupational therapy with individuals who have had a medical, neurological, or orthopedic condition. Emphasis will be placed on occupational therapy intervention, activities of daily living, and adaptation of tasks for the conditions listed above. Fee.

OTA 203—Principles of Developmental Dysfunction (4,6)
Prerequisite: Approval of coordinator
Theory and techniques of occupational therapy in medical, neurological and orthopedic conditions affecting children, with emphasis on normal development, family roles, activities of daily living, and adaptation. Emphasis will be placed on occupational therapy intervention for the conditions listed above. Fee.

OTA 204—Occupational Therapy Fieldwork II (2,8)
Prerequisite: Approval of coordinator
This Level I fieldwork experience introduces the student to health care and community service agencies. Includes placement in various practice settings for orientation and observation of the occupational therapy process and the role of the OTA. Emphasis is based on developmental dysfunction and mental illness.

OTA 205—Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy (2,2)
Prerequisite: Approval of coordinator
Professional issues related to occupational therapy including: documentation, reimbursement, management skills, quality assurance, supervision issues, occupational therapy ethics and the credentialing process are addressed in this course.

OTA 210—Practice Skills and Techniques II (3,5)
Prerequisite: Art 110 or ART 112
An introduction to therapeutic activities, with concentration on the ability to analyze activities, the group process and methods of instruction/teaching. Emphasis will be on the occupational therapy group process and the student’s ability to identify the purpose of therapeutic activities in occupational therapy intervention. Fee.

OTA 212—Occupational Therapy Internship I (5,16)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of academic prerequisites
Internship experience in a health care setting under direct supervision.
Internship is application of knowledge acquired and skills learned in prerequisite courses. Level II Internship must be completed within 18 months following completion of academic preparation.

OTA 213—Occupational Therapy Internship II (5,16)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of academic prerequisites
Internship experience in a health agency under supervision. Internship is application of knowledge acquired and skills learned in prerequisite courses. Level II Internship must be completed within 18 months following completion of academic preparation. Malpractice insurance.