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ORGL 3050 Reflective Seminar II-eMajor of study only
(1-0-1)
Graded “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory.” A seminar that develops the student’s
understanding of the conceptual frameworks for reflective learning.
Restricted to BS-ORGL students.
ORGL 4000 Reflective Seminar III-eMajor only
(1-0-1)
Graded “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory.” A seminar including critical self-
evaluations of prior learning experiences using frameworks for reflection and
analysis, as well as the development of the student’s own capacity to adapt and
transform their own learning practices.
Restricted to BS-ORGL students.
ORGL 4690 Capstone Seminar in ORGL-eMajor only
(3-0-3)
A capstone course in which students combine reflection on prior learning with
research and analysis on the learning outcomes of their current degree program
and specialization; culminating in a life learning paper that addresses their own
abilities and limitations as learners and their progress in their degree program.
Restricted to BS-ORGL students.
OTAS
1100 Introduction to Occupational Therapy
(2-3-3)
The following concepts will be presented: Functional definitions of occupational
therapy; the history of occupational therapy, philosophy, and ethics; the roles of
occupational therapy professionals; and differentiation of occupational therapist
and occupational therapy assistant responsibilities, the reimbursement for O.T.
services and professional credentialing. An overview of the particular patient
populations which an occupational therapy assistant might interact with is given.
Specific types of treatment settings are explored in detail, with the scope of OTA
practice examined, including the research data gathering role. Awareness of local
and national occupational therapy organizations is emphasized. Demonstrated
professional behaviors are encouraged
Corequisites: OTAS 1105, OTAS 1111, ALHE 1104, ALHE 1120.
Prerequisite: Admission into the OTA program.
Offered: Fall.
OTAS
1105 Patient Care Skills for the OTA
(1-3-2)
Introduction of concepts and procedures of patient care in occupational therapy.
Topics include patient positioning and draping, body mechanics, patient transfers,
vital signs monitoring, infection control, aseptic techniques, therapeutic exercise,
ADA awareness, confidentiality, adjustment and maintenance of assistive
equipment, and safety.
Corequisites: OTAS 1100, OTAS 1111, ALHE 1104, ALHE 1115.
Prerequisite : Admission into the OTA program.
Offered: Fall.
OTAS
1111 Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology
(2-6-4)
Analysis of human movement and its impact on function through the integration of
biomechanics, kinesiology and applied anatomy. Principles will be reinforced
through a problem-solving approach for understanding movement. Goniometric
measurments and manual muscle testing of the upper and lower extremities, trunk
and head will be included.
Corequisites: OTAS 1100, OTAS 1105, ALHE 1104, ALHE 1115.
Prerequisite: Admission into the OTA program.
Offered: Fall.