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OTA-110 Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy
This course introduces occupational therapy (OT) theory, practice, philosophy, and principles. Emphasis is placed on providing a basic understanding of the profession as well as beginning to develop interaction and observation skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic understanding of the domain and practice of occupational therapy, practice settings and professional roles, OT terminology, activity analysis, principles, process, philosophies, and frames of reference.
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OTA-120 OT Media I
This course provides training in recognizing the therapeutic value and use of a wide variety of human occupations including basic activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, rest and sleep, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation. Topics include the understanding of different teaching and learning methods and styles, the language of occupational therapy (OT), OT interventions including preparatory methods and tasks, and restorative and compensatory techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze, design, select, and safely perform occupation related activities that would be therapeutic for various populations across the lifespan.
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OTA-130 Assessment Skills
This course provides training in appropriate and accurate assessment skills related to sensation, movement, vision, perception, cognition, emotions, and performance of basic activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. Topics include physical and psychosocial factors affecting performance; and sensory, range of motion, strength, coordination, cognitive, visual-perceptual, self-care, and work-related assessments. Upon completion, students should be able to gather and share data for the purpose of screening and evaluation, administer selected assessments using appropriate procedures and protocols, and articulate the role of the occupational therapy assistant and occupational therapist in the screening and evaluation process.
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OTA-140 Professional Skills I
This course introduces the roles and responsibilities of the occupational therapy assistant (OTA) and the occupational therapist (OT) in occupational therapy practice and facilitates development of professional behaviors and skills. Topics include professional ethics, supervisory roles, responsibilities, and collaborative professional relationships; credentialing, certification, and licensure; documentation, which communicates the need and rationale for occupational therapy services; therapeutic use of self; and professional identity and professional behaviors; and observation skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate ethical behavior, discriminate between roles and responsibilities of the OTA and OT, and explain acceptable supervision and documentation.
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OTA-150 Pediatric Concepts and Interventions
This course provides knowledge and skills needed for working with children from birth through adolescence. Topics include review of normal growth and development, habituation of healthy habits/routines, the role of occupational therapy with caregivers/providers, understanding of common conditions and developmental delays; and the role of occupation in assessment, intervention planning and implementation with pediatric populations. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, implement, and modify appropriate interventions with children in their context and environment to promote engagement in occupation.
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OTA-161 Fieldwork I-Placement 1
This course provides introductory-level clinical training opportunities. Emphasis is placed on observational and basic interactional skills in a setting with a culturally diverse client population. Upon completion, students should be able to use observational and interactional skills to relate effectively with clients under the guidance/direction of fieldwork supervisors.
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OTA-162 Fieldwork I-Placement 2
This course provides introductory-level clinical training opportunities. Emphasis is placed on observational and basic interactional skills in a setting with a culturally diverse client population. Upon completion, students should be able to use observational and interactional skills to relate effectively with clients under the guidance/direction of fieldwork supervisors.
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OTA-163 Fieldwork I-Placement 3
This course provides introductory-level clinical training opportunities. Emphasis is placed on observational and basic interactional skills in a setting with a culturally diverse client population. Upon completion, students should be able to use observational and interactional skills to relate effectively with clients under the guidance/direction of fieldwork supervisors.
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OTA-170 Physical Conditions
This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills needed for working with individuals experiencing various medical conditions to help them achieve participation in life through engagement in occupation. Topics include medical terminology, common conditions, body functions that change with disease processes, applicable theories and principles, assessment and intervention priorities for commonly treated conditions. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize common symptoms, prioritize mental, neuromusculoskeletal and movement related functional problems, while providing for patient safety within the patient's context and environment.
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OTA-180 Psychosocial Conditions
This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills needed for working with individuals experiencing various psychosocial conditions to help them achieve participation in life through engagement in occupation. Topics include mental health conditions, applicable theories and principles, symptoms of dysfunction, assessment and treatment of individuals, planning and facilitating therapeutic groups, client safety, therapeutic use of self, and psychosocial aspects of practice. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively plan and conduct individual and group interventions for client conditions related to psychosocial dysfunction while recognizing contexts and environments that may also impact occupational performance.
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OTA-220 OT Media II
This course provides training in appropriate and accurate assessment and intervention skills related to orthotics, prosthetics, assistive devices, assistive technology, client mobility, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) issues. Topics include ergonomics seating and positioning, community mobility, use of physical agent modalities, and technology in occupational therapy intervention. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competency fabricating and utilizing orthotic and assistive devices, understanding ADA guidelines, and using technology for engagement in occupation.
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OTA-240 Professional Skills II
This course covers professional development, supervisory relationships, involvement in the profession, and clinic management skills. Topics include clarification of roles and responsibilities, detailed examination of the supervisory process, participation in professional organizations, and the mechanics of assisting in clinic operations. Upon completion, students should be able to work effectively with a supervisor, plan and implement a professional activity, and perform routine clinic management tasks.
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OTA-245 Professional Skills III
This course provides preparation for Fieldwork II experiences using skills/knowledge gained in OTA 140 and OTA 240 to promote integration into the professional community. Topics include interview skills, resume production, conflict resolution, professional presentations, participation in research activities, and completion of all forms required for Fieldwork II. Upon completion, students should be able to independently complete employment-seeking activities and provide in-service training.
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OTA-250 Adult Concepts and Interventions
This course provides knowledge and skills needed for working with adults through the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on identification and discussion of common changes associated with aging, disabilities and chronic diseases affecting this population, assessments and intervention, including developing healthy habits and routines, and the impact on participation in occupation in various settings. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, implement, and modify appropriate interventions with adults in their context and environment to promote engagement in occupations.
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OTA-260 Level II Fieldwork Placement 1
This course provides clinical experience under the direct supervision of experienced occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistant practitioners working in various practice settings. Emphasis is placed on final clinical preparation for entry-level practice in the profession. Upon completion, students should be able to meet all critical competencies for entry-level practice established by the curriculum, AOTA guidelines, and regulatory bodies. This course must be completed within 18 months of the completion of all other OTA course work.
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OTA-261 Level II Fieldwork Placement 2
This course provides the final clinical experience under the direct supervision of experienced occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistant practitioners working in various practice settings. Emphasis is placed on final clinical preparation for entry-level practice in the profession. Upon completion, students should be able to meet all critical competencies for entry-level practice established by the curriculum, AOTA guidelines, and regulatory bodies. This course must be completed within 18 months of the completion of all other OTA course work.
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OTA-280 Professional Transitions
This course provides closure to the educational program in conjunction with clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on portfolio development and presentation, program evaluation, analysis and synthesis of clinical experiences, and final preparation for the certification examination. Upon completion, students should be able to enter the occupational therapy (OT) workforce with an understanding of themselves as OT professionals, and with supportive documentation demonstrating progress toward meeting competencies set forth by the profession and regulatory bodies.
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OTC-110 Introduction to Orthopaedic Technology
This course will introduce the different roles in the Orthopaedic Care Team, specifically the scope of practice and specific duties of the Orthopaedic Technologist. This includes the basic and advanced principles for the Orthopaedic Technologist. Topics include role of the Orthopaedic Technologist, scope of practice, standards of patient care, introduction to basic equipment and monitors, and types of splinting and casting. Upon completion, the student should be able to describe the roles and functions of the members of the orthopaedic care team, and have a basic knowledge of orthopaedics and its associated equipment.
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OTC-112 General Patient Care
This course is an introduction to patient care in an orthopaedic environment. Students will be introduced to the basic elements of professional interaction with patients, their families, and the orthopaedic surgeon. Topics include communication skills, orthopaedic terminology and abbreviations, medication fundamentals critical to orthopaedics, OSHA standards, patient safety, patient transfers, and patient education. Students will learn to take blood pressure, pulse, BMI measurements, wound care, and routine and emergency procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the fundamentals of orthopedic patient care, as well as perform basic procedures such as obtaining vital signs and wound care.
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OTC-115 Orthopaedic Anatomy and Physiology
This course is an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system and related structures. Topics include structural make-up, group composition, relationships, and location of each bone. Common fractures and treatments, normal and abnormal growth and development, and response to injury and disease will also be covered. Upon completion, students should be able to describe musculoskeletal anatomy and the basic physiology and pathology of injury and disease.
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OTC-120 Basic Radiologic Concepts
This course provides students an introduction to viewing and interpreting radiographic images, including viewing images, terminology, and discussing fractures with colleagues. Topics include viewing and interpretation of plain orthopaedic radiographs, MRI's, and other types of permanent imaging relating to orthopaedics, terminology relating directly to the skeletal system and fracture healing, and describing a fracture as it relates to the radiographic image. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to interpret orthopaedic radiographic images.
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OTC-150 Clinical Practice I
This course provides students with an opportunity for concentrated clinical experience in an orthopaedic office or hospital setting. Students will use learned skills on patients under the direct supervision of an orthopaedic clinical supervisor and orthopaedic provider. Emphasis is placed on the graduated responsibility of the trainee, with progression towards independent performance of tasks Upon completion, students should be able to incorporate their new orthopaedic technologist skills into a clinical practice scenario.
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OTC-210 Orthopaedic Equipment
This lecture and lab course provide students the basic principles of orthopedic equipment, including complications and contraindications. Topics include halo for skull fixation, external fixator devices, specialty surgical implants, different types of traction, traction set-up and application, operating room equipment, wound VAC devices, bone stimulators, fluoroscopy machines, and ultrasound imaging. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and demonstrate basic principles of use for orthopedic equipment.
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OTC-212 Ortho Tech Physical Assessment
This course introduces students to a comprehensive overview of knowledge, terminology, and application used for orthopaedic patient physical assessment. Topics include life span differences, assessment of acute and chronic patient orthopaedic problems, the application and use of various orthopaedic devices, and how to do custom measurements. Upon completion, students should be able to assess a patient's orthopaedic condition and identify the best orthopaedic device, considering the potential complications and contraindications.
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OTC-215 Casting and Splinting I
This course introduces students to the basics of cast material selection, casting techniques, cast removal, and properly fitting patients for external aid devices.Emphasis is placed on anatomy specific to orthopaedic issues, types and functions of different types of casts, proper material selection, basic casting application skills, safe cast removal, use of external aide devices, and providing patient instructions for at-home care. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the best type of cast for different orthopedic issues, describe the anatomy specifically related to casting and splinting, apply a basic cast, provide patients with proper at-home care instructions, and be able to safely remove a cast.
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OTC-220 Custom Bracing
This course provides learners with the ability to properly apply a customized brace to a patient based on a specific medical diagnosis. The learner will be able to identify potential complications, and contraindications for bracing. Emphasis is placed on custom brace fitting techniques and measurements, matching the correct brace to the medical diagnosis, how to avoid brace complications, identification of contraindications, and medical coding and reimbursement related to bracing. Upon completion, students should be able to apply a customized brace to a patient based on the medical diagnosis, and instruct patient on at-home brace care.
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OTC-225 Casting and Splinting II
This course is designed to build upon basic casting techniques and knowledge; advanced casting techniques will be learned in this course. Topics include advanced casting techniques such as windowing of a cast, protecting pins and external hardware, pin care, and wound care. Upon completion, students should be able to independently window a cast, apply a cast while protecting pins and external hardware, instruct patient on proper pin care, and provide wound care to a casted area.
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OTC-250 Clinical Practice II
This course is designed to provide students with a continued, concentrated clinical experience in an orthopaedic healthcare setting where they will, under supervision, apply advanced-level orthopaedic technologist knowledge and skills on real-world patients. Emphasis is placed on transferring the skills from the classroom and laboratory settings and applying them to real orthopaedic patients while gaining autonomy in knowledge and skills and under the direct supervision of an orthopaedic clinical supervisor and orthopaedic provider. Upon completion, students should be able to perform intermediate-level orthopaedic technologist duties while under the supervision on the orthopaedic clinical supervisor.
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OTC-280 Professional Practice
This course covers practical considerations to entering the workforce as an orthopedic technologist, including job search skills, and review and preparation to sit for the national licensure exam in orthopaedic technology. Emphasis will be placed on resume building, interview skills, as well as locating suitable practice locations for a student's interests and career. Review of concepts as they relate to the licensure exam will also be a major focus of this course. Upon completion, students will be able to pass their licensure exam and obtain employment as an orthopaedic technologist.
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PAD-151 Introduction to Public Administration
This course includes an overview of the role of the public administrator in government and an examination of the development and implementation of public policy. Topics include public personnel administration and management, decision making, public affairs, ethics, organizational theories, budgetary functions within governmental agencies, and other governmental issues. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the functions of government in society and in the lives of people composing that society.