OTHA 1341: Occupational Performance from Birth Through Adolescence
Credits 3Occupational performance of newborns through adolescents. Includes frames of reference, evaluation tools and techniques, and intervention strategies.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Courses
OTHA 1349: Occupational Performance of Adulthood
Credits 3Occupational performance of adults. Includes frames of reference, evaluation tools and techniques, and intervention strategies.
OTHA 1360: Clinical I
Credits 3A 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 1405: Principles of Occupational Therapy
Credits 4Introduction to occupational therapy including the historical development and philosophy. Emphasis on the roles of the occupational therapy assistant. Topics include occupation; occupational therapy personnel; current health care environment; and moral, legal, and ethical issues.
OTHA 1409: Human Structure and Function in Occupational Therapy
Credits 4Study of the biomechanics of human motion. Emphasis on the musculoskeletal system including skeletal structure, muscles and nerves, and biomechanical assessment procedures.
OTHA 1415: Therapeutic Use of Occupations or Activities I
Credits 4Various 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 2230: Workplace Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant
Credits 2Seminar-based course designed to complement Level II fieldwork by creating a discussion forum addressing events, skills, knowledge, and/or behaviors related to the practice environment. Application of didactic coursework to the clinic and test-taking strategies for certification exams.
OTHA 2266: Practicum I (8 Weeks)
Credits 2Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
OTHA 2267: Practicum Il (8 Weeks)
Credits 2Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
OTHA 2335: Health Care Management in Occupational Therapy
Credits 3Explores the roles of the occupational therapy assistant in health care delivery. Topics include documentation, reimbursement, credentialing, ethical standards, health care team role delineation, and management.
OTHA 2360: Clinical II
Credits 3A 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 2361: Clinical III
Credits 3A 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 2402: Therapeutic Use of Occupations or Activities Il
Credits 4Emphasis on advanced techniques and applications used in traditional and non-traditional practice settings.