Occupational Therapy Assistant Course Descriptions
OTA 1110 Occupational Human Development Syllabi
3 Credits 2 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours
A study of performance and growth in areas of occupation (social participation, ADL, education, work, play and leisure) in normal development from conception to death. Topics include developmental milestones in performance skills through the lifespan.
OTA 1120 Exploring Occupations Syllabi
3 Credits 2 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours
A study of the concept of occupation across cultures and lifespan. Topics include occupational analysis and selection, adaptation and sequencing of purposeful/meaningful activities.
OTA 1130 Foundations of OT Syllabi
3 Credits 3 Lecture Hours
A study of the basic tenets of occupational therapy. Topics include the history and the role of occupation to health and human diversity, philosophy of occupational therapy, theories, ethics, standards of practice and professional associations.
OTA 1140 OT Doc with FW A Syllabi
2 Credits 1 Lecture Hour, 3 Lab Hours
A study of the documentation of the OT treatment process and a Level I Fieldwork. Prerequisite or Corequisite: ENGL 1010 Composition I
OTA 1150 Med Term for OT Syllabi
1 Credit 1 Web-Based Lecture Hour
Web-based course introducing the OTA student to the terminology used in the medical profession.
OTA 1210 Group Process & Dynamics Syllabi
3 Credits 2 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours
A study of client-practitioner interactions. Topics include professional behaviors, therapeutic use of self, and group process & dynamics.
OTA 1220 Challenges to Mental Health Syllabi
3 Credits 2 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours
A study of individuals who are limited in their ability to engage in life activities due to challenges to their mental health. Topics include major DSM IV diagnoses with emphasis
on symptoms, behaviors, cultural influences, and medical and social supports related to those diagnoses, OT evaluations and treatment planning for the mental health population are practiced. Prerequisite: PSYC 1111 Intro to Psychology
OTA 1230 Challenges to Physical Health Syllabi
3 Credits 2 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours
A study of individuals who are limited in their ability to engage in daily life activities due to challenges to their physical health. Topics include major medical, orthopedic, and neurological diagnoses, with emphasis on symptoms, physical conditions, and medical and social supports related to those diagnoses. OT evaluations and treatment planning for the physical health population are practiced.
OTA 1240 Human Movement for Occupation Syllabi
3 Credits 2 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours
A study of kinetics of human motion of the musculoskeletal system. Topics include evaluation procedures for range of motion, functional muscle strength and coordination testing, principles and techniques of body mechanics, transfers, and positioning, and neuromotor and myofascial treatment concepts.
OTA 1250 AT and Env Adaptation Syllabi
3 Credits 1 Lecture Hour, 6 Lab Hours
A study of adapting, altering or designing environments that support participation and facilitate engagement in social, family and community activities. All levels of assistive technology will be reviewed and discussed. Topics include but are not limited to home modifications, driving evaluations, communication devices and community mobility. Students
will evaluate participation limitations and facilitators for individuals and communities.
OTA 1260 FW B Syllabi
1 Credit
Opportunity for the OTA student to apply academic knowledge of occupational therapy to practice through a Level I Fieldwork experience. Prerequisites: Fieldwork A
OTA 2110 OT Int and Tx: Peds Syllabi
2 Credits 1 Lecture Hour, 3 Lab Hours
A study of limitations and obstacles to occupational engagement (self-care, play, school) for persons from birth to age 22. Topics include Common diagnoses, evaluation methods and treatment environments and treatment for areas of occupation. (ADL, IADL, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation), considering performance skills, performance patterns, client factors and context will be reviewed. Prerequisites: OTA 1110, OTA 1120, OTA 1130, OTA 1140, OTA 1210, OTA 1220, OTA 1230, OTA 1240, OTA 1250, BIOL 2010
OTA 2120 OT Int and Tx: Mental Health Syllabi
3 Credits 2 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours
A study of mental health limitations and obstacles to occupational engagement for individuals and populations. Topics include common diagnoses and treatment environments, treatment for areas of occupation. (ADL, IADL, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation), considering performance skills, performance patterns, client factors and context will be reviewed. Students will be required to develop applications for enabling function and mental health well-being. Prerequisites: OTA 1110, OTA 1120, PSYC 1111 Corequisite: OTA 1210
OTA 2130 OT Int and Tx: Adult Syllabi
3 Credits 2 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours
A study of physical health limitations and obstacles to occupational engagement for individuals and populations. Topics include common diagnoses and treatment environments, treatment for areas of occupation. (ADL, IADL, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation), considering performance skills, performance patterns, client factors and context will be reviewed. Students will be required to develop applications for enabling function and physical well-being. Prerequisites: OTA 1110, OTA 1120, OTA 1130, OTA 1140, OTA 1210, OTA 1220, OTA 1230, OTA 1240, OTA 1250, BIOL 2010
OTA 2140 OT Int and Tx: Geriatric Syllabi
2 Credits 1 Lecture Hour, 3 Lab Hours
A study of physical and mental health limitations and obstacles to occupational engagement for individuals and populations. Topics include common diagnoses and treatment environments, treatment for areas of occupation. (ADL, IADL, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation), considering performance skills, performance patterns, client factors and context
will be reviewed. Students will be required to develop applications for enabling function and mental health and physical well-being. Prerequisites: OTA 1110, OTA 1120, OTA 1130, OTA 1140, OTA 1210, OTA 1220, OTA 1230, OTA 1240, OTA 1250, BIOL 2010
OTA 2150 Mngmt Skills for the OTA Syllabi
2 Credits 2 Lecture Hours
A study of management skills with an emphasis on organization and professional communication skills necessary for team building, leadership and collaboration. Topics include program planning, marketing, advocacy and program quality improvement. Documentation, reimbursement, ethical and legislative issues will be addressed. This class will review requirements for Level II Fieldwork, certification and licensure. Students will prepare for future employment through resume and portfolio development. Prerequisite: OTA 1110, OTA 1120, OTA 1130, OTA 1140, OTA 1210, OTA 1220, OTA 1230, OTA 1240, OTA 1250
OTA 2160 FW C Syllabi
1 Credit
Opportunity for the OTA student to apply academic knowledge of occupational therapy to practice through a Level I Fieldwork experience. Prerequisites: Fieldwork A & B
OTA 2210 Level II A Syllabi
6 Credits
First eight-week fieldwork experience designed to provide the OTA student the opportunity to work in an OT setting, under the supervision of an OTR or COTA. Students must meet objectives designed by academic and clinical educators. Prerequisites: All academic coursework and program director approval are required. Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all coursework and a satisfactory rating on the Professional Behavioral Competence document before approval for Level II placement.
OTA 2220 Level II B Syllabi
6 Credits
Second eight-week fieldwork experience designed to provide the OTA student the opportunity to work in an OT setting, under the supervision of an OTR or COTA. Students must meet objectives designed by academic and clinical educators. Prerequisites: All academic coursework and program director approval are required. Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all coursework and a satisfactory rating on the Professional Behavioral Competence document before approval for Level II placement.
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