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1st Year MOT - Summer - Semester 1

OT 5110 Medical Conditions I (1) This is the first in a two-course sequence that introduces the student to general concepts of human pathology and models of disease with primary emphasis placed on ICF classifications, medical terminology, universal precautions, psychological, diabetic, and cancerous diseases. Course content includes the etiology, signs and symptoms, clinical course, prognosis, medical testing, and medical/surgical management of selected conditions.

OT 5160 Health Through Occupation I (2) The historical foundations of occupational therapy as they relate to the theories that underlie practice are examined. The basic constructs of relevant occupations and purposeful activity are analyzed within a person/environment/performance framework. The roles and responsibilities of occupational therapists and other health care team members are discussed along with an introduction to documentation. Future directions of the profession are explored in conjunction with various models of health care as they relate to the practice of OT.

OT 5170 Research I: Evidence Based Practice (2) This course is the first in a four- course sequence designed to introduce the student to clinical research, the systematic investigations performed on human subjects that are related to the principles and practices of a clinical profession. The focus of this course is evidence-based practice (EBP). Students will become proficient in the use of technology to investigate clinical questions.

OT 5180 Occupational Performance: Education Health and Wellness (2) This seminar provides an opportunity to prepare students for Level I and II fieldwork experiences as they transition to their professional role of occupational therapists. The discussion and lab experience are designed to develop observation and communication skills within a community-base context focusing on health and wellness. Diversity awareness and sensitivity is emphasized within the discussion and lab experiences; these experiences include participation in community-based settings.

1st Year MOT - Fall - Semester 2

OT 5400 Gross Anatomy (4) This course presents an integrated regional approach to the study of the structure and function of the human body with emphasis on the musculoskeletal and peripheral nervous system. The study of the fundamental tissues, organs, and other systems of the body are also included. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the occupational therapy education program. Corequisite: OT 5401.

OT 5401 Gross Anatomy Lab (1) This laboratory course is taught concurrently with the Anatomy lecture to provide application of the structure and function of the human body thru hands-on activities utilizing diagrams, models, specimens. Lab fee. Corequisite: OT 5400.

OT 5270 Occupational Performance: Screening and Evaluation (1) Screening and evaluation skill of the contemporary occupational therapist are the focus of this course. Techniques utilized to screen and assess the client are introduced. Students will be introduced to standardized and nonstandardized screening and evaluation tools, the interpretation and analysis of results, body mechanics, work simplification, energy conservation, adaptive techniques, and home modification concepts as they relate to the occupational performance of an individual.

OT 5430 Psychosocial Performance: Theory and Practice (4) Theoretical frames of reference and practice models for prevention, intervention, and management of psychosocial disorders are presented. The student gains an understanding of individual and group psychosocial assessments and interventions pertinent to frames of reference used in Occupational Therapy settings. This course provides a foundation for observing and understanding consumer behavior as it occurs, from a variety of models and frames of reference. OT 5440 concurrent.

OT 5440 Occupational Intervention: Psychosocial Performance (2) The laboratory course, offered in conjunction with OT 5430, introduces therapeutic approaches to psychosocial performance, including purposeful activity, human performance, and adaptation. The student learns assessment and intervention strategies utilized by occupational therapists with a variety of consumer populations and settings. Therapeutic use of self, dyadic, and group interaction are critical components of this lab experience.

OT 5450 Fieldwork I: Transitions to Fieldwork (0.5) This seminar is designed to facilitate student transition to Level I fieldwork experiences in clinical and community settings. Content includes nature and focus of fieldwork experiences, understanding the needs of clients, knowledge of fieldwork policies and procedures, development of professional behaviors, and fieldwork site preparation.

OT 5451 Level I Fieldwork: Impact of a Disability (0.5) The first of three Level I fieldwork experiences designed to enrich didactic coursework through directed observation and participation in selected aspects of the occupational therapy process. Emphasis is on impact of a disability in clinical and community settings. Experiences may include those directly related to occupational therapy, as well as other situations to enhance an understanding of the developmental stages, tasks, and roles of individuals throughout the life span. Students are required to look at more complex issues of occupation and occupational therapy practice as the student progresses through these fieldwork experiences. Structured assignments are used to facilitate the student's development of therapeutic skills and professional behaviors.

OT 5300 Research II: Design and Analysis (2.5)This course is designed to introduce the student to clinical research including descriptive, parametric, and non-parametric statistical tests, and research hypothesis. Students will examine critical features of a research journal article, integrate research findings, and evaluate research design as it applies to clinical practice.

OT 5350 Research II Lab (.5) This lab is a co-requisite to OT 5300. Lab activities provide the students with the opportunity to apply concepts from OT 5300 lecture to clinical issues. Assignments will facilitate beginning proficiency in data collection and statistical analysis. Students learn to evaluate elements of research design, to perform and interpret descriptive, parametric, and non-parametric statistical tests.

1st Year MOT - Spring - Semester 3

OT 5550 Fieldwork II: Transitions to the Community (0.5) This seminar is designed to further facilitate student transition to the community setting. Students will work in collaboration with instructor and community setting to apply knowledge of evidence-based practice within natural settings which include a broad base of contexts/practice setting and clients (society, community, family) across the lifespan. Students will demonstrate the ability to use professional literature to make informed practice decisions and an emphasis will be placed on therapeutic use of self.

OT 5551 Level I Fieldwork: Evidence-Based Practice (0.5) The second of three Level I fieldwork experiences designed to enrich didactic therapy through directed observation and participation in selected aspects of the occupational therapy process. Emphasis is evidence-based practice in clinical and community settings. Experiences may include those directly related to occupational therapy, as well as other situations to enhance an understanding of the developmental stages, tasks, and roles of individuals throughout the lifespan. Students are required to look at more complex issues of occupation and occupational therapy practice as the student progresses through these fieldwork experiences. Structured assignments are used to facilitate the student's development of therapeutic skills and professional behaviors.

OT 5460 Medical Conditions II (2) This is the second in a two-course sequence that introduces the student to concepts of human pathology, physiology, and models of disease with primary emphasis placed on musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, hematological, visual, gastrointestinal, and autoimmune dysfunctions or diseases. Course content include the etiology, signs, and symptoms, clinical course, prognosis, medical testing, and medical/surgical management of selected conditions.

OT 5600 Structural and Applied Kinesiology (3) This course is designed to study movement of the human body. Biomechanical principles are studied. Relationships between bones, nerves, and muscles to normal and abnormal movement, posture, and gait are discussed. Problem solving and movement analysis will allow the opportunity to practice application of these principles.

OT 5650 Movement Lab (1) This course introduces the student to screening tools used to determine the need for occupational therapy intervention. Competence in the procedures and protocols necessary for palpation, goniometry, manual muscle testing, and posture assessment are developed. Students perform and present a posture evaluation, including documentation of results.

OT 5700 Research III: Proposal Development (1) This course is the third in a four-course clinical research sequence. The systematic investigations performed on human subjects are related to the principles and practices of a clinical profession. This course provides the didactic background to develop a research question, systematically and critically review relevant literature, develop components of the methodology and identify data analyses appropriate to implementing a clinical study.

OT 5710 Research III: Proposal Development and Implementation Lab (0.5) This lab taken concurrently with OT 5700 provides students with the opportunity to work collaboratively with their research mentor as they apply content acquired in the didactic course to their unique research project. Following the development of the research proposal and approval from the institutional Review Board, students continue work with their mentor on data collection.

OT 5780 Occupations Across the Lifespan (3) Human development across the lifespan is considered from an occupational perspective. The impact of culture on performance in areas of occupations is addressed looking at performance skills and patterns during the developmental process. Typical changes in body functions and structures are presented contextually considering activity demands, role competence, health and prevention, and quality of life during occupational performance.

OT 5790 Health Through Occupation II (2) This course employs a case-based format to foster critical thinking, problem identification, and clinical reasoning to facilitate the development of client-centered reasoning. The contribution of occupational therapy to healthy functioning or restoration of functioning is articulated using the Occupational Therapy Framework: Domain and Process.

2nd Year MOT- Summer - Semester 4

OT 6000 Neuroscience (4) This is an introductory course to basic and applied neurological principles. The course will begin with mastery of the nervous system, terminology and neuroanatomical relationships. Neurophysiology will be covered both at the cellular level and at the systemic level. The course will then cover the major functions of the somatosensory and motor systems and the manner in which these systems interact to produce appropriate responsiveness to the environment and the task. The autonomic nervous system and integrative functions of the nervous system will be analyzed. The student will then evaluate human behavior in relation to function and dysfunction of the nervous system by analyzing case studies.

OT 6320 Neuromanagement (4) This class incorporates theories and conceptual models of assessment and intervention of clients with neurological deficits who have impairments with occupational performance. Theories of neurological rehabilitation, motor control, and motor learning are discussed as they relate to a variety of clients with neurological dysfunction. Specific assessment and intervention strategies to improve occupational performance are exlpored.

OT 6350 Occupational Intervention II: Neuromanagement (2) This laboratory course, offered in conjunction with OT 6320, provides therapeutic approaches to purposeful activity, human performance, and adaptation. It provides the student experience with assessment and intervention strategies commonly used by occupational therapists in the treatment of individuals with neurological and occupational performance deficits. Lab Fee.

2nd Year MOT - Fall - Semester 5

OT 6400 Fieldwork III: Transitions to the Profession (0.5) This seminar focuses the student on transitioning to the profession. Content includes preparation for Level II fieldwork experiences, the functions and influence of national, state, and local professional organizations, development of a professional portfolio, preparation for the national certification examination and licensure, and the need for life-long learning and professional development.

OT 6401 Level I Fieldwork: Evaluation, Intervention, and Outcomes (0.5) The third of three Level I fieldwork experiences designed to enrich didactic coursework through directed observations and participation in selected aspects of the occupational therapy process. Emphasis is on the evaluation and interventions utilized and the outcomes achieved in clinical and community based settings. Experiences may include those directly related to occupational therapy, as well as other situations to enhance an understanding of the developmental stages, tasks, and roles of individuals throughout the lifespan. Students are required to look at more complex issues of occupation and occupational therapy practice as the student progresses through these fieldwork experiences. Structured assignments are used to facilitate the student's development of therapeutic skills and professional behaviors.

OT 6410 Pediatrics and Developmental Disabilities (4) This course covers etiology, development, management and prognosis for prevalent developmental and educational conditions and the effect of these conditions on occupational performance from infancy through adolescence. The changing roles and responsibilities of the occupational therapist are stressed in the various contexts where children receive services. Theories and frames of reference critical to intervention are addressed from a family and client centered perspective.

OT 6420 Occupational Intervention III: Pediatrics and Developmental Disabilities (2) This laboratory course, offered in conjunction with OT 6410, provides instruction in occupational interventions used with infants, children and adolescents in different contexts. Assessment and intervention pertinent to pediatric theories and frames of reference are addressed. The concept of collaborative teaming is utilized to assess and develop occupational interventions for a variety of pediatric case studies.

OT 6450 Leadership for Health Services (2) This course addresses occupational therapy's role in today's health care environment. Topics covered include: healthcare management/administration, professional development, and leadership skill development. This course will assist students in developing the leadership skills necessary for innovative practice in a variety of systems and service models.

OT 6510 Research: Synthesis and Dissemination (0.5) This course is the last in a four-course clinical research sequence, the systematic investigations performed on human subjects that are related to the principles and practices of a clinical profession. Students will analyze and synthesize the data generated from their clinical study. A formal presentation of this project is the final step in the academic portion of the professional master's program.

OT 6560 Musculoskeletal Assessment and Intervention (4) This class incorporates theories and conceptual models of assessment and intervention of clients with musculoskeletal deficits who have impairments with occupational performance. Theories of musculoskeletal rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, industrial rehabilitation, positioning, and prosthetics and orthotics are discussed as they relate to a variety of clients with musculoskeletal dysfunction. Specific assessment and intervention strategies to improve occupational performance are explored.

OT 6565 Occupational Intervention IV: Musculoskeletal (2) This laboratory course, offered in conjunction with OT 6560, provides therapeutic approaches to purposeful activity, human performance, and adaptation. It provides the student experience with assessment and intervention strategies commonly used by occupational therapists in the treatment of individuals with musculoskeletal and occupational performance deficits. Lab fee. OT 6560 concurrent.

2nd Year MOT - Spring - Semester 6

OT 6970 Level II Fieldwork (6) Fieldwork assignments are arranged internships under direct supervision of a registered occupational therapist. Level II Fieldwork is designed to promote clinical reasoning and reflective practice, to transmit the values and beliefs that enable the application of ethics related to the profession, to communicate and model professionalism as a developmental process and a career responsibility, and to develop and expand a repertoire of occupational therapy assessments and treatment interventions related to human performance. (pass/ no pass)

OT 6971 Level II Fieldwork (6) This is the second fieldwork experience. Fieldwork assignments are arranged internships under direct supervision of a registered occupational therapist. Level II Fieldwork is designed to promote clinical reasoning and reflective practice, to transmit the values and beliefs that enable the application of ethics related to the profession, to communicate and model professionalism as a developmental process and a career responsibility, and to develop and expand a repertoire of occupational therapy assessments and treatment interventions related to human performance. (pass/ no pass)

OT 6972 Level II Fieldwork (4-6) Fieldwork assignments are arranged internships under direct supervision of a registered occupational therapist. Level II Fieldwork is designed to promote clinical reasoning and reflective practice, to transmit the values and beliefs that enable the application of ethics related to the profession, to communicate and model professionalism as a developmental process and a career responsibility, and to develop and expand a repertoire of occupational therapy assessments and treatment interventions related to human performance. This is a third optional fieldwork experience offered. Students may choose to spend either 8 or 12 weeks in this internship. (pass/ no pass)