OTA Course Descriptions
OTA 101: Introduction to Occupational Therapy
- 3 credit hours
- Course ID: 006868
- Introduces the profession of occupational therapy by examination of history, philosophy,
and theoretical foundations. Examines roles of Occupational Therapist (OT) and Occupational
Therapy Assistant (OTA) with respect to education, credential, employment settings,
and ethics. Outlines usage of Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, medical terminology,
group dynamics, and communication skills.
- Pre-requisite: Admission to OTA program or permission of instructor.
- Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (90 contact hours).
- Components: Lecture
OTA 116: Media Principles and Procedures I
- 2 credit hours
- Course ID: 006882
- Develops skills in planning, implementing and evaluating occupational therapy for
individuals experiencing deficits in occupational performance through the analysis
of human occupation and subsequent methods of remediating, compensating, grading,
and/or modifying activities and environments for optimal occupational performance.
Develops communication skills necessary for documentation and patient interaction.
Focuses on appropriate treatment and need for awareness of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic
factors that impact individuals. Provides opportunities for students to develop skills
in activity analysis, functional mobility, therapeutic crafts, and modalities.
- Pre-requisite: Admission to OTA program and permission of instructor.
- Lab: 2.0 credits (90 contact hours).
- Components: Laboratory
OTA 126: Level IA Fieldwork
- 1 credit hours
- Course ID: 006870
- Provides the opportunity to observe and participate in various settings appropriate
to occupational therapy service but not necessarily within a therapy department or
under an occupational therapy professional. Provides opportunities to develop entry-level
skills in the occupational therapy process with hands-on interaction as appropriate.
Encourages development of professional behaviors and effective communication skills.
- Pre-requisite: Admission to OTA program and permission of instructor.
- Clinical: 1.0 credit (60 contact hours).
- Components: Clinical
OTA 136: Physical Dysfunction
- 4 credit hours
- Course ID: 006871
- Includes study of physical conditions commonly seen by Occupational Therapy, including
diagnoses, instruction on treatment, and application of treatment. Introduces practice
models to guide treatment applications, including procedures for multiple conditions
in physical dysfunction.
- Pre-requisite: Admission to OTA program and permission of instructor.
- Lecture/Lab: 4.0 credits (120 contact hours).
- Components: Lecture
OTA 146: Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
- 3 credit hours
- Course ID: 006872
- Presents typical and dysfunctional behavior using the occupational therapy process
as it pertains to mental health practice settings. Explores alternative methods and
settings for mental health practice. Covers training and practice in interpersonal
skills necessary for effective communication with clients, families, significant others,
other health care professionals, and the public.
- Pre-requisite: Admission to OTA program and permission of instructor.
- Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (75 contact hours).
- Components: Lecture
OTA 206: Community Practice
- 2 credit hours
- Course ID: 006873
- Explores the current and emerging practice areas of occupational therapy in the immediate
and future needs. Focuses on occupation-based practice, holism, wellness, and prevention
models applied throughout the lifespan.
- Pre-requisite: Admission to OTA program and permission of instructor.
- Lecture/Lab: 2.0 credits (60 contacts)
- Components: Lecture
OTA 216: Media Principles and Procedures II
- 2 credit hours
- Course ID: 006884
- Provides students the opportunity to apply skills in evaluating and planning occupational
therapy for individuals experiencing deficits in occupational performance in a safe
and efficient manner. Develops assessment skills in order to plan appropriate treatments
applicable to deficits in occupational performance, including fabrication of orthotics
and adaptive equipment and techniques. Develops communication skills necessary for
documentation and patient interaction. Provides opportunities for students to develop
skills in assessment, adaptations, orthotics and appropriate treatment with awareness
of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic factors that impact individuals.
- Pre-requisite: Admission to OTA program and permission of instructor.
- Lab: 2.0 credits (90 contact hours).
- Components: Laboratory
OTA 226: Level IB Fieldwork
- 1 credit hour
- Course ID: 006874
- Provides the opportunity to observe and participate in various settings appropriate
to occupational therapy service but not necessarily within a therapy department or
under an occupational therapy professional. Provides opportunities to develop intermediate
skills in the occupational therapy process. Provides opportunities for students to
advance therapeutic skills and to generalize skills and knowledge from the classroom
to the practice setting. Hones professional behaviors and communication skills established
in previous occupational therapy classes.
- Pre-requisite: Admission to OTA program and permission of instructor.
- Clinical: 1.0 credit (60 contact hours).
- Components: Clinical
OTA 236: Professional Transitions and Management
- 2 credit hours
- Course ID: 006875
- Explores professional issues related to the transition from student to practitioner,
the relationships the occupational therapy assistant (OTA) has with other health care
professionals, identification of licensure and certification requirements, professional
memberships, job search strategies, methods of reimbursement, and formulation of professional
resources to become a successful entry level therapist.
- Pre-requisite: Admission to OTA program and permission of instructor.
- Lecture: 2.0 credits (30 contact hours).
- Components: Lecture
OTA 246: Pediatric Issues in Occupational Therapy
- 3 credit hours
- Course ID: 006876
- Examines occupational therapy in the pediatric population. Investigates how physical,
emotional, and cognitive processes begin, change, and develop from birth through adolescence.
Addresses concepts of occupation in pediatrics. Encourages students to view treatments
holistically while learning normal developmental milestones and various disabilities.
- Pre-requisite: Admission to OTA program and permission of instructor.
- Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (75 contact hours).
- Components: Lecture
OTA 256: Elder Issues in Occupational Therapy
- 2 credit hours
- Course ID: 006877
- Explores the concerns for occupational therapy in the aging population. Examines how
physical, emotional and cognitive processes change through adulthood. Discusses the
concepts of occupational therapy throughout the life span employing a holistic approach
to intervention.
- Pre-requisite: Admission to OTA program and permission of instructor.
- Lecture/Lab: 2.0 credits (60 contact hours).
- Components: Lecture
OTA 266: Level IIA Fieldwork
- 5 credit hours
- Course ID: 006878
- Provides opportunity to function in various clinical settings under supervision of
experienced occupational therapy practitioner. Promotes collaboration with the Occupational
Therapist in planning/implementation of treatment programs with clients with a variety
of diagnoses and ages. Cultivates skills necessary to function at entry-level of practice
through the first of two successive fieldwork rotations in unique healthcare settings/institutions.
- Pre-requisite: Admission to OTA program and permission of instructor.
- Practicum: 5.0 credits (300 contact hours).
- Components: Practicum
OTA 276: Level IIB Fieldwork
- 5 credit hours
- Course ID: 006879
- Provides opportunity to function in various clinical settings under supervision of
experienced occupational therapy practitioner. Promotes collaboration with the Occupational
Therapist in planning/implementation of treatment programs with clients with a variety
of diagnoses and ages. Strengthens complex skills, including critical thinking, required
for entry-level of practice through the final of two successive fieldwork rotations
in unique healthcare settings/institutions.
- Pre-requisite: Admission to OTA program and permission of instructor.
- Practicum: 5.0 credits (300 contact hours).
- Components: Practicum
OTA 286: Clinical Seminar
- 2 credit hours
- Course ID: 006880
- Provides students an opportunity to share information from their clinical site with
both the academic instructor and their classmates. Emphasizes application of information
learned to other situations. Prepares students for National Board for Certification
in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification examination.
- Pre-requisite: Admission to OTA program and permission of instructor.
- Co-requisite: OTA 266 OR OTA 276.
- Lecture: 2.0 credits (30 contact hours).
- Components: Lecture