Course Descriptions
OT 501 BECOMONG AN OT PROFESSIONAL 1 3.0 Credit(s)
Part one of this series introduces you to 'becoming an occupational therapist'.?? You will learn about the philosophy of occupational therapy, Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, the influence of social, cultural, diversity, and lifestyle factors on occupation.? You will learn about the structure, function, and influence that occupational therapy theory, models and frames of reference have on practice.? You will be introduced to the historical, philosophical and structure of occupational therapy professional organizations; roles and responsibilities of an occupational therapist across settings; and begin to think about the legal, ethical, and competency issues regarding practice. You will learn about the macro context, national and state health and education policies, legislation, and laws that affect occupational therapy practice.? You will also be introduced to practice settings, service delivery models and intra- and interprofessional teams.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
OT 503 EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE I 2.0 Credit(s)
Evidence-based Practice I is the first part of a series that provides students with a thorough understanding of the importance of research to the profession of occupational therapy and strategies to engage in evidence-based practice with clients.? An important skill for an occupational therapist is the ability to read, understand, and use the research of the profession. Students will be able to critique the research of occupational therapy and make decisions about whether to and how to apply information to clinical practice. Topics covered in this course include basic concepts of research, an overview of research designs and methods, methods of data analysis, and concepts of examining research evidence critically. After learning the basics of locating appropriate research and reading research evidence critically, Evidence-based practice I will focus on experimental research whereas Research II will focus on non-experimental research.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
OT 504 THERAPEUTIC USE OF SELF I 2.0 Credit(s)
This first semester course is designed to promote reflection on the educational process and the individual student's future occupational therapy practice. Students will complete reflective self-assessments and analyze them to determine their therapeutic personality traits and modes necessary for developing a professional identity and skill base. Understanding the nature of the therapeutic relationship as an intentional process is taught for successfully developing client and group dynamics. Course formats will include seminars, discussions, and in class and online course activities.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
OT 505 BECOMING AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Professional II 2.0 Credit(s)
Part II of this series introduces you to foundational concepts related to systems and organizations, leadership theory, management, and supervision. You will explore and gain an understanding of the complexity of healthcare and education systems and organizations, and learn about the varied professional roles as future occupational therapists. We will include critical perspectives fundamental to our understanding of systems and the structural dimensions of privilege, looking at the social, cultural, political, legal, economic, and historical factors that shape societal systems and perpetuate societal inequalities. This course introduces you to teams and interprofessional practice. This course also introduces you to processes and operations of systems and organizations as they relate to service delivery and reimbursement. You will learn about documentation requirements and procedures for occupational therapy services. Prerequisite: Take OT-501
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
OT 523 TRANSFORMATION THRU HUMAN OCCUPATION:A 3.0 Credit(s)
This three-part course will integrate the foundational knowledge of human anatomy and conditions as well as application of this knowledge through activity analysis. Part A of this course examines the organization, development, and function of the nervous, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, immune and lymphatic systems of the human body as well as assessment techniques commonly performed by occupational therapists in clinical practice to measure the body's vital life functions. Frames of reference integrated into occupational therapy practice are utilized as an anchor for weekly course content.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
OT 524 TRANSFORMATION THRU HUMAN OCCUPATION-B 3.0 Credit(s)
This three-part?course will integrate the foundational knowledge of human anatomy and conditions as well as application of this knowledge through activity analysis.?Part B of this course line will emphasize human conditions that occupational therapists may encounter when working with clients?across the lifespan. It?is designed to build a common language and foundation for future coursework requiring occupational therapy assessment choices and intervention strategies for clients with various diagnoses. Conditions will be examined in the context of their effects on human development and body structures and functions; etiology; epidemiology; prognosis; associated mental and physical deficits/disability;?impact on occupational engagement; pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions; and research. Different diagnoses will be covered in isolation as well as in combination with comorbidities. Cultural comparisons will highlight how treatment of different conditions is perceived within diverse cultures.?Frames of reference integrated into occupational therapy practice are utilized as an anchor for weekly course content.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
OT 525 PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION I 1.0 Credit(s)
Personal transformation is a course where you will learn and practice some of the "soft skills" required of an occupational therapy professional. Soft skills are often highly valued by employers and can be the reason you get a job or get that promotion. Soft skills are things in addition to the skills you will learn in terms of "DOING" OT. They include things like communicating effectively, being flexible, being motivated, showing a good attitude, and successfully relating to others. To examine these skills in yourself requires self-reflection. This course will require frequent self-reflection in relation to a variety of assessments of your strengths and areas for growth and development. You will consider your personal values, your communication style, and your personality type. We believe that the process of becoming an occupational therapist in this program will transform you. You will be documenting this transformation across the program through your portfolio. In addition, professional self-reflection should lead to careful planning for continued learning and growth across the rest of your career. This course will continue across 4 semesters, culminating in the completion of your academic portfolio and initiating your professional portfolio and professional development plan.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
OT 526 TRANSFORMATION THROUGH HUMAN OCCUPATION THEORY IN MENTAL HEALTH 2.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed for graduate occupational therapy students and will support development of clinical skills pertaining to evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, and documentation. This course is the first in a series of three that are scaffolded by level of complexity. The problem-based and team-based learning methods will be utilized to conduct classroom activities in this course. Students will be presented with clinical case studies prompting consideration of scientific evidence in relation to areas of occupation, client factors, performance skills, performance patterns, contexts/environments. Activity demands as well as culture, spirituality, and the meaning of occupations will also be considered. Case studies and assignments will encourage students to adopt a holistic view of clients and their caregivers during evaluation and treatment planning, and to learn communication skills required to work with an interprofessional healthcare team. Transformation through Human Occupation: Theory in Mental Health will place specific emphasis on theory utilized in mental health through lecture and case-based learning. Prerequisite: TAKE OT-524 OT-501 OT-546 OT-504 OT-523
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
OT 527 TRANSFORMATION THROUGH HUMAN OCCUPATION TEAM COLLABORATION IN MENTAL HEALTH 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed for graduate occupational therapy students and will support development of clinical skills pertaining to evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, and documentation. This course is the first in a series of three that are scaffolded by level of complexity. The problem-based and team-based learning methods will be utilized to conduct classroom activities in this course. Students will be presented with clinical case studies prompting consideration of scientific evidence in relation to areas of occupation, client factors, performance skills, performance patterns, contexts/environments. Activity demands as well as culture, spirituality, and the meaning of occupations will also be considered. Case studies and assignments will encourage students to adopt a holistic view of clients and their caregivers during evaluation and treatment planning, and to learn communication skills required to work with an interprofessional healthcare team. Transformation through Human Occupation: Team Collaboration in Mental Health will place specific emphasis on team-based case analysis in mental health.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
OT 528 TRANSFORMATION THROUGH HUMAN OCCUPATION APPLICATION IN MENTAL HEALTH 5.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed for graduate occupational therapy students and will support development of clinical skills pertaining to evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, and documentation. This course is the first in a series of three that are scaffolded by level of complexity. The problem-based and team-based learning methods will be utilized to conduct classroom activities in this course. Students will be presented with clinical case studies prompting consideration of scientific evidence in relation to areas of occupation, client factors, performance skills, performance patterns, contexts/environments. Activity demands as well as culture, spirituality, and the meaning of occupations will also be considered. Case studies and assignments will encourage students to adopt a holistic view of clients and their caregivers during evaluation and treatment planning, and to learn communication skills required to work with an interprofessional healthcare team. Transformation through Human Occupation: Application in Mental Health will place specific emphasis on hands-on learning and practical skills development utilized in mental health. Prerequisite: TAKE OT-546 OT-501 OT-504 OT-523 OT-524
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
OT 529 FIELDWORK IA 1.0 Credit(s)
The purpose of this second trimester course is for the student to integrate academic learning with clinical practice. It is designed to enhance clinical reasoning processes by integrating knowledge from previous educational and work experiences with current courses and weekly fieldwork experiences. Service-learning includes community engagement and reflective practice. Students are engaged in personal and professional growth and development through service-learning and fieldwork, while embracing a vision for occupational and social justice. Service-learning is a pedagogy and instructional practice that is threaded across the occupational therapy curriculum. Fieldwork occurs in combination with PBL, lab, and seminar will focus on reflective processes, therapeutic relationships, ethical practice, and other professional issues for working with mental health clients with a variety of needs for occupational therapy services. Self-directed, collaborative learning and class participation are essential aspects of this course. Students will engage in both service-learning and fieldwork during the semester. Each student will attend a six- or eight-week mental health experience during this semester.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
OT 530 GROUPS 2.0 Credit(s)
Students will study the elements of groups to understand how they operate and how occupational therapists utilize groups for assessment and intervention within particular frames of reference and theoretical models. The format of the course includes lecture, online material, discussions, and experiential learning activities. Prerequisite: TAKE OT-501 OT-504 OT-546
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
OT 531 EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE II 2.0 Credit(s)
Evidence-based Practice II is the second and final course in the series that provides students with a thorough understanding of the importance of research to the profession of occupational therapy and strategies to engage in evidence-based practice with clients. An important skill for an occupational therapist is the ability to read, understand, and use the research of the profession. Students will be able to critique the research of occupational therapy and make decisions about whether to and how to apply information to clinical practice. Topics covered in this course will apply content learned in the prior course, engaging students in specific skills for evidence-based practice. Prerequisite: TAKE OT-503
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
OT 542 BECOMING AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROFESSIONAL III 2.0 Credit(s)
Part III of this series continues to scaffold your learning with more advanced topics in leadership, management, and supervision. We are in a changing society, a changing world for occupational therapy in healthcare, education, community, and non-traditional settings. There is no one way to lead. You will explore topics in leadership, management, and supervision to develop a clear understanding of the ambiguity and complexity of roles, and be prepared to ensure high-quality, evidence-based practice is delivered in an effective, seamless, and successful manner, while navigating the challenges of a changing context. You will learn more about health policy and law as it relates to specific populations and settings. This course includes topics such as strategic planning, team communications, quality improvement planning, finance and budgeting, conflict management for teams, change management, and entrepreneurship. You will be introduced to concepts related to business and program planning to prepare you for Part IV of this series. In this third part of the series, you will learn more about policy analysis and ethical leadership. Prerequisite: Take OT-501 OT-505
Offered: Late Spring & Summer Semesters All Years
OT 543 COMMUNITY AND POPULATION NEEDS & HEALTH PART I 3.0 Credit(s)
This course offers specific knowledge for the development of a deep understanding of the occupational therapist's role in the community. The focus is on the occupational engagement of individuals, groups and populations critical for their overall health, well-being, and disease prevention. The course culminates with significant progress on a community-based needs assignment mentored by faculty advisors. To this end, students develop knowledge and skills related to occupational justice, the concept of community, community health theory and practice, health promotion theories, health promotion practice, disease or disability prevention, and the needs assessment process.
Offered: Late Spring & Summer Semesters All Years
OT 545 TRANSFORMATION THROUGH HUMAN OCCUPATION THEORY IN PEDIATRICS 2.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed for graduate occupational therapy students and will support development of clinical skills pertaining to evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, and documentation. This course is the third in a series of three that are scaffolded by level of complexity. The problem-based and team-based learning methods will be utilized to conduct classroom activities in this course. Students will be presented with clinical case studies prompting consideration of scientific evidence in relation to areas of occupation, client factors, performance skills, performance patterns, contexts/environments, and activity demands as well as culture, spirituality, and the meaning of occupations will also be considered. Case studies and assignments will encourage students to adopt a holistic view of clients and their caregivers during evaluation and treatment planning, and communication skills required to work on an interprofessional healthcare team. Transformation through Human Occupation: Theory in Pediatrics will place specific emphasis on theory utilized with pediatric clients through lecture and case-based learning.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
OT 546 TRANSFORMATION THRU HUMAN OCCUPATION:C 3.0 Credit(s)
This three-part course will integrate the foundational knowledge of human anatomy and conditions as well as application of this knowledge through activity analysis. Part C of this course will introduce students to the skill of activity analysis. Activity analysis examines the essential components of an activity to identify the steps, demands and opportunities for therapeutic interventions. Activity analysis is the essence of what an occupational therapist does; fundamental to all aspects of occupational therapy practice; an essential tool for occupational therapists in assessing and supporting occupational performance with clients. Frames of reference integrated into occupational therapy practice are utilized as an anchor for weekly course content.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
OT 547 TRANSFORMATION THROUGH HUMAN OCCUPATION APPLICATION IN PEDIATRICS 5.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed for graduate occupational therapy students and will support development of clinical skills pertaining to evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, and documentation. This course is the third in a series of three that are scaffolded by level of complexity. The problem-based and team-based learning methods will be utilized to conduct classroom activities in this course. Students will be presented with clinical case studies prompting consideration of scientific evidence in relation to areas of occupation, client factors, performance skills, performance patterns, contexts/environments, and activity demands as well as culture, spirituality, and the meaning of occupations will also be considered. Case studies and assignments will encourage students to adopt a holistic view of clients and their caregivers during evaluation and treatment planning, and communication skills required to work on an interprofessional healthcare team. Transformation through Human Occupation: Application in Pediatrics will place specific emphasis on hands-on learning and practical skills development utilized with pediatric clients.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
OT 548 FIELDWORK IC 1.0 Credit(s)
The purpose of this fourth trimester course is for the student to integrate academic learning with clinical practice. It is designed to enhance clinical reasoning processes by integrating knowledge from previous educational and work experiences with current courses and weekly fieldwork experiences. Service-learning includes community engagement and reflective practice. Students are engaged in personal and professional growth and development through service-learning and fieldwork, while embracing a vision for occupational and social justice. Service-learning is a pedagogy and instructional practice that is threaded across the occupational therapy curriculum. Fieldwork occurs in combination with PBL, lab, and seminar will focus on reflective processes, therapeutic relationships, ethical practice, and other professional issues for working with mental health clients with a variety of needs for occupational therapy services. Self-directed, collaborative learning and class participation are essential aspects of this course. Students will engage in both service-learning and fieldwork during the semester. Each student will attend approximately five once-weekly fieldwork experiences in a pediatric or adolescent settings, and several fieldwork experiences through simulation education.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
OT 549 TRANSFORMATION THROUGH HUMAN OCCUPATION TEAM COLLABORATION WITH PEDIATRICS 3.0 Credit(s)
his course is designed for graduate occupational therapy students and will support development of clinical skills pertaining to evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, and documentation. This course is the third in a series of three that are scaffolded by level of complexity. The problem-based and team-based learning methods will be utilized to conduct classroom activities in this course. Students will be presented with clinical case studies prompting consideration of scientific evidence in relation to areas of occupation, client factors, performance skills, performance patterns, contexts/environments, and activity demands as well as culture, spirituality, and the meaning of occupations will also be considered. Case studies and assignments will encourage students to adopt a holistic view of clients and their caregivers during evaluation and treatment planning, and communication skills required to work on an interprofessional healthcare team. Transformation Through Human Occupation: Team Collaboration with Pediatrics will place specific emphasis on team-based case analysis of pediatric clients.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
OT 562 PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION II 1.0 Credit(s)
Personal transformation II is a continuation of the course you began last semester. This course will again require self-reflection and will begin to relate your self- reflection to the process of professionalization and building of professional identity in occupational therapy. We believe that the process of becoming an occupational therapist in this program will transform you. You will be continuing to document this transformation in your portfolio. Prerequisite: TAKE OT-525
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
OT 570 PERSONAL TRANFORMATION I 1.0 Credit(s)
Personal transformation is a course where you will learn and practice some of the "soft skills" required of an occupational therapy professional. Soft skills are often highly valued by employers and can be the reason you get a job or get that promotion. Soft skills are things in addition to the skills you will learn in terms of "DOING" OT. They include things like communicating effectively, being flexible, being motivated, showing a good attitude, and successfully relating to others. To examine these skills in yourself requires self-reflection. This course will require frequent self-reflection in relation to a variety of assessments of your strengths and areas for growth and development. You will consider your personal values, your communication style, and your personality type. We believe that the process of becoming an occupational therapist in this program will transform you. You will be documenting this transformation across the program through your portfolio. In addition, professional self-reflection should lead to careful planning for continued learning and growth across the rest of your career. This course will continue across 4 semesters, culminating in the completion of your academic portfolio and initiating your professional portfolio and professional development plan.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
OT 574 TRANSFORMATION THROUGH HUMAN OCCUPATION THEORY IN ADULT & GERIATRIC PHYSICAL DISABILITY 2.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed for graduate occupational therapy students and will support development of clinical skills pertaining to evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, and documentation. This course is the second in a series of three that are scaffolded by level of complexity. The problem-based and team-based learning methods will be utilized to conduct classroom activities in this course. Students will be presented with clinical case studies prompting consideration of scientific evidence in relation to areas of occupation, client factors, performance skills, performance patterns, contexts/environments, and activity demands as well as culture, spirituality, and the meaning of occupations will also be considered. Case studies and assignments will encourage students to adopt a holistic view of clients and their caregivers during evaluation and treatment planning, and communication skills required to work on an interprofessional healthcare team. Transformation through Human Occupation: Theory in Adult & Geriatric Physical Disabilities will place specific emphasis on theory utilized with adult and geriatric clients through lecture and team-based learning. Prerequisite: TAKE OT-575
Offered: Late Spring & Summer Semesters All Years
OT 575 TRANS THRU HO:TEAM COLLAB PHY DIS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed for graduate occupational therapy students and will support development of clinical skills pertaining to evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, and documentation. This course is the second in a series of three that are scaffolded by level of complexity. The problem-based and team-based learning methods will be utilized to conduct classroom activities in this course. Students will be presented with clinical case studies prompting consideration of scientific evidence in relation to areas of occupation, client factors, performance skills, performance patterns, contexts/environments, and activity demands as well as culture, spirituality, and the meaning of occupations will also be considered. Case studies and assignments will encourage students to adopt a holistic view of clients and their caregivers during evaluation and treatment planning, and communication skills required to work on an interprofessional healthcare team. Transformation through Human Occupation: Team Collaboration with Adult & Geriatric Physical Disabilities will place specific emphasis on team-based case analysis of adult and geriatric clients.
Offered: Late Spring & Summer Semesters All Years
OT 576 TRANSFORMATION THROUGH HUMAN OCCUPATION APPLICATION IN ADULT & GERIATRIC PHYSICAL DIS 5.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed for graduate occupational therapy students and will support development of clinical skills pertaining to evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, and documentation. This course is the second in a series of three that are scaffolded by level of complexity. The problem-based and team-based learning methods will be utilized to conduct classroom activities in this course. Students will be presented with clinical case studies prompting consideration of scientific evidence in relation to areas of occupation, client factors, performance skills, performance patterns, contexts/environments, and activity demands as well as culture, spirituality, and the meaning of occupations will also be considered. Case studies and assignments will encourage students to adopt a holistic view of clients and their caregivers during evaluation and treatment planning, and communication skills required to work on an interprofessional healthcare team. Transformation through Human Occupation: Application in Adult & Geriatric Physical Disabilities will place specific emphasis on hands-on learning and practical skills development utilized with adult and geriatric clients.
Offered: Late Spring & Summer Semesters All Years
OT 577 FIELDWORK IB 1.0 Credit(s)
The purpose of this third trimester course is for the student to integrate academic learning with clinical practice. It is designed to enhance clinical reasoning processes by integrating knowledge from previous educational and work experiences with current courses and weekly fieldwork experiences. Service-learning includes community engagement and reflective practice. Students are engaged in personal and professional growth and development through service-learning and fieldwork, while embracing a vision for occupational and social justice. Service-learning is a pedagogy and instructional practice that is threaded across the occupational therapy curriculum. Fieldwork occurs in combination with PBL, lab, and seminar will focus on reflective processes, therapeutic relationships, ethical practice, and other professional issues for working with mental health clients with a variety of needs for occupational therapy services. Self-directed, collaborative learning and class participation are essential aspects of this course. Students will engage in both service-learning and fieldwork during the semester. Each student will attend a six- or eight-week adult/geriatric rehabilitation experience during this semester. Prerequisite: Take OT-529
Offered: Late Spring & Summer Semesters All Years
OT 578 PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION III 1.0 Credit(s)
Personal transformation III is a continuation of the course you began in your first and second semester. This course will again require self-reflection and will begin to relate your self- reflection to the practice of occupational therapy. We believe that the process of becoming an occupational therapist in this program will transform you. You will be continuing to document this transformation in your portfolio. Prerequisite: Take OT-525 and OT-562
Offered: Late Spring & Summer Semesters All Years
OT 580 PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION II 1.0 Credit(s)
Personal transformation II is a continuation of the course you began last semester. This course will again require self-reflection and will begin to relate your self- reflection to the process of professionalization and building of professional identity in occupational therapy. We believe that the process of becoming an occupational therapist in this program will transform you. You will be continuing to document this transformation in your portfolio.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
OT 590 PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION III 1.0 Credit(s)
Personal transformation III is a continuation of the course you began in your first semester. This course will again require self-reflection and will begin to relate your self- reflection to the practice of occupational therapy. We believe that the process of becoming an occupational therapist in this program will transform you. You will be continuing to document this transformation in your portfolio.
Offered: Summer Semester All Years
OT 600 PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION IV 1.0 Credit(s)
Personal transformation IV is a continuation of the course you began in your first semester. This course will again require self-reflection and will begin to relate your self- reflection to the practice of occupational therapy. This course in the series will also help prepare you for employment as you will create a resume, write a personal mission statement, and consider important factors of employment and your values in relation to job opportunities. We believe that the process of becoming an occupational therapist in this program will transform you. You will document your transformation in your portfolio and will create a professional development plan to guide your continued growth during your first year out of school.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
OT 607 BECOMING AN OT PROFESSIONAL IV 3.0 Credit(s)
Part IV of this series culminates with emphasis on professionalism and the design of a professional and comprehensive business proposal. You will learn about market analysis, operations planning, and finance. You will learn how to identify, analyze, and how to advocate for a new service and/or program opportunity. You will integrate all new learning in the creation of professional business/program plan and the marketing of your plan. This course also explores the attributes of professionalism in occupational therapy - professional communications, professional ethics, socialization into the profession, the credentialing process, continued competence, professional behaviors, and life-long professional engageme Prerequisite: TAKE OT-501 OT-505 OT-542
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
OT 608 COMMUNITY ADN POPULATION NEEDS & HEALTH PART II 3.0 Credit(s)
This is a continuation of the work begun in Community and Population Needs & Health Part I. Students complete the needs assessment begun in Part I and deliver a written report to the community partner. Students then develop an understanding of theory and practice related to the development of a community-based program or project, including research of available funding, based on the needs assessment completed for the community. They prepare a formal, professional presentation for the Sacred Heart University Occupational Therapy Program community and for the community partner, if requested. Students will also submit a proposal for a poster presentation for state and/or national conference. Prerequisite: Take OT-543
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
OT 609 PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION IV 1.0 Credit(s)
Personal transformation IV is a continuation of the course you began in your first semester. This course will again require self-reflection and will begin to relate your self- reflection to the practice of occupational therapy. This course in the series will also help prepare you for employment as you will create a resume, write a personal mission statement, and consider important factors of employment and your values in relation to job opportunities. We believe that the process of becoming an occupational therapist in this program will transform you. You will document your transformation in your portfolio and will create a professional development plan to guide your continued growth during your first year out of school Prerequisite: TAKE OT-525 OT-562 OT-578
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
OT 680 EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WITH ASD 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
OT 691 LEVEL II FIELDWORK A 3.0 Credit(s)
Students will engage in fieldwork during the spring and summer semesters. Students will apply their understanding of occupation, professional practice, identity, and leadership during a twelve-week, full-time fieldwork placement. Objectives of this course continue to focus on personal transformation as occupational therapists. Students are expected to develop the professional competencies of an entry-level therapist for a particular site by the conclusion of this experience.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
OT 693 LEVEL II FIELDWORK B 3.0 Credit(s)
Students will engage in fieldwork during the spring and summer semesters. Students will apply their understanding of occupation, professional practice, identity, and leadership during a twelve-week, full-time fieldwork placement. Objectives of this course continue to focus on personal transformation as occupational therapists. Students are expected to develop the professional competencies of an entry-level therapist for a particular site by the conclusion of this experience. Prerequisite: Take OT-691
Offered: Late Spring & Summer Semesters All Years
OT 695 SEMINAR IN LITERACY FOR STUDENTS WITH ASD 1.0 Credit(s)
This course will provide instruction in applying the evidence-based approaches for improving reading and writing for students with ASD. Issues regarding developing basic symbolic skills, developing alphabetic knowledge and decoding, enhancing reading comprehension, improving basic writing and composition will be addressed for this population.
Offered: Summer Semester All Years
OT 696 SEMINAR IN ADVANCED PRACTICES FOR STUDENTS WITH ASD 1.0 Credit(s)
This course builds upon foundational knowledge of ASD gained in individual professional degree programs, with an interprofessional learning experience focused on evidence-based practices to support learning in those with ASD. Appropriate task and environmental adaptations will be highlighted and data- based decision making will be introduced as a method to monitor progress and ensure treatment efficacy.
Offered: Summer Semester All Years
OT 697 INTERPROFESSIONAL PRAC STUD W/ASD For Students With Asd 1.0 Credit(s)
Fall seminar in Interprofessional Practices for Students with ASD Prerequisite: Take OT-695 and OT-696
Offered: Fall Semester Contact Department
OT OT623L PROF. INTERACTION: GROUPS LAB 0.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department