500

This course draws on literature from occupational science and occupational therapy to explore the meaning and effect that occupation has at the individual, group, and societal level. In addition, this course presents an introduction to occupational therapy including the history, philosophical tenets, ethics and values of the profession. Historical, contemporary, and emerging areas of practice and the diverse roles (e.g., practitioner, supervisor, case manager, educator, lobbyist, and advocate) of occupational therapy practitioners in professional settings will be emphasized. The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, the AOTA Code of Ethics, historical documents, and other seminal works will provide the basis for this course.

This course explores the theoretical basis of occupational therapy practice and how occupational therapists understand human behavior, the environment, and the influence of occupation and social determinants on health. Specific occupational therapy models of practice, as well as those from related fields will be emphasized. Students will learn how to apply such models to assessment and intervention plans designed to improve occupational performance and participation.

The focus of this course is on employing a holistic Occupational Therapy Process with clients who present with and at-risk for a range of psychosocial concerns and mental health conditions. Students will develop basic proficiency in professional, therapeutic communication skills and learn to use various theories, models of practice, and frames of reference to develop evidence-based evaluation plans, as well as tiered individual and group intervention plans. This course includes a lab component.

The focus of this course is on the integration of anatomy, biomechanical, neuromuscular, and sensory principles to determine the effects of movement during occupational performance as they relate to specific motor skills as outlined by the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework. The etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and related treatment of different orthopedic conditions across the lifespan will be introduced and their influence on occupational performance skills will be discussed. The person-environment interaction will be examined through the application of ergonomic principles in work and daily living settings. This course includes a lab.

This course includes an overview of the structure, organization, and function of the nervous system to determine the effects of cognition and sensation during occupational performance as they relate to specific process skills as outlined by the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework. In addition, it emphasizes the functional performance of this system and how it influences learning, executive functioning, and engagement in meaningful life roles. The etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and related pharmacology of different developmental, organic, and traumatic neurological conditions across the lifespan will be introduced and their influence on occupational performance skills will be discussed.

This course emphasizes the clinical reasoning skills associated with activity analysis, dynamic performance analysis, and evaluation. Students will gain core skills in the areas of assessment of person, occupation, and environment factors, including activity analysis and grading. In addition, students will learn how to select assessment tools, interpret results and document evaluation findings. Students will apply these skills through laboratory activities and case studies.

The focus of this course is on employing the Occupational Therapy Process with infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents. Students will explore the scope of traditional and emerging pediatric practice settings and service delivery models, as well as the influence of parents and caregivers in the therapy context. In addition, students will learn to use various theories, models of practice, and frames of reference to develop evaluation and intervention plans to provide evidence-based therapy services to pediatric clients with and at-risk for a variety of different conditions. Evaluation methods, interventions, tools, policies and legislation influencing practice, and the range of occupational therapy roles in pediatric practice will be examined. This course includes a lab component.

The focus of this course is on employing the Occupational Therapy Process with adults in rehabilitation settings. Students will use various evidence-based theories, models, and frames of reference that shape occupational therapy for adults in acute care, rehabilitation, home health, corporate wellness, and work settings. Students will examine primary medical conditions, environments, and interventions and consider how these factors affect occupational participation. Evaluation methods, evidence-based interventions, tools, policies and legislation influencing practice, and the range of occupational therapy roles in rehabilitation practice will be examined. This course includes a lab component.

This course is the first in a two-course series designed to prepare occupational therapy students with the necessary skills to locate and appraise evidence to inform practice. Both quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as statistics will be reviewed. In addition, the course will provide an overview of the protection of human subjects in research. Developing questions for inquiry, searching databases, as well as appraising and synthesizing literature related to intervention effectiveness and predicting client outcomes will be emphasized. Students will also learn the process of developing American Occupational Therapy Association Critically Appraised Papers and Clinical Practice Guidelines.

The focus of this course is on employing the Occupational Therapy Process with older adults to help them to age in place. Students will learn various evidence based theories, models, and frames of reference that shape occupational therapy for well older adults, as well as those who require end of life care. Students will examine primary conditions in the context of aging, as well as the environments encountered and how they affect occupational participation. Evaluation methods, tools, interventions, policies and legislation influencing practice, and the range of occupational therapy roles with older adults will be examined. This course includes a lab component.

This course examines the person-occupation interaction through the use of the biomechanical frame of reference and the rehabilitation model. This course emphasizes person-specific abilities related to strength, range of motion, sensation, and coordination. In addition, soft-tissue and wound management, positioning methods, orthotics, and physical agent modalities will be presented as means to further support occupational performance, participation, and well-being. Students in this class develop skills in evaluation and documentation, as well as activity analysis. This course includes a lab component.