170 Clinical Conditions 3 hours credit Clinical Conditions provides knowledge of basic diseases and diagnosis commonly treated by occupational therapy personnel. Knowledge of the implications for OT services for basic diseases and diagnosis is discussed. Emphasis on the etiology, incidence, signs, symptoms, and treatment of diseases. 2 hours credit Students are introduced to an overview of therapeutic activities that span several generations, become proficient in a variety of media for teaching and therapeutic purposes, and break down therapeutic activities into well-organized steps to recognize the cognitive, perceptual, psychomotor, psychosocial and emotional aspects of each. OTA Clinical Seminar 2 hours credit Clinical Seminar discusses issues related to clinical practice, changes in health care issues, ethics and documentation.
Students further develop their verbal and written communication skills.
I, ENGL 101. 1 hour credit Introduction to Fieldwork Experience requires a minimum of 16 hours of contact time as an initial introduction to physical and psychosocial dysfunction. Experiences may include those directly related to occupational therapy as well as non traditional settings to acquire an understanding of lifespan performance of purposeful activities through observation. Day care centers, nursery schools, neighborhood centers, and various work settings may be utilized. I, OCTR 235, Occupational Therapy in Physical Disabilities, OCTR 250, and Intermediate Fieldwork II, OCTR 255.