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OTAS
1121 Therapeutic Media
(1-3-2)
Lecture and laboratory course emphasizing basic media and activities in a
therapeutic setting. Focus is placed in lecture sessions on activity analysis.
Laboratory focus is based on application of analysis to therapeutic intervention
situations. Skill attainment in relation to the actual process of different media tasks
will be encouraged.
Corequisites: OTAS 1131, OTAS 1140, OTAS 1145.
Prerequisites: OTAS 1100, OTAS 1105, OTAS 1111, ALHE 1104, ALHE 1120.
Offered: Spring.
OTAS
1131 Physical Function in Occupation I
(2-6-4)
The role of the OTA in the evaluative process, treatment, documentation and
reassessment is presented. Recognition of specific skills related to adaptive
procedures and the grading of tasks for maximized patient gains is examined.
Treatment techniques and considerations for specific patient populations with
physical dysfunction related issues are presented.
Corequisites: OTAS 1121, OTAS 1140, OTAS 1145.
Prerequisites: OTAS 1100, OTAS 1105, OTAS 1111, ALHE 1104, ALHE 1120.
Offered: Spring.
OTAS
1132 Physical Function in Occupation II
(3-3-4)
A continuation of the OTS 1131 course. Emphasis is placed upon the OTA in the
evaluative process, treatment role and documentation for the patient population
related to physical dysfunction. The role of the OTA across the continuum of care
is viewed. Systematic examination of the OTA in the treatment process and
appropriate problem-solving is encouraged. Level 1 fieldwork is a component part
of this course offering.
Corequisites: OTAS 2200, OTAS 2260.
Prerequisites: OTAS 1100, OTAS 1105, OTAS 1111, OTAS 1121, OTAS 1131,
OTAS 1140, OTAS 1145, ALHE 1104, ALHE 1120.
Offered: Summer.
OTAS
1140 Psychosocial Function in Occupation
(2-3-3)
Etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric conditions encountered in the
clinical setting by Occupational Therapy Assistants. Occupational therapy
treatment techniques for remediation and prevention across the life-span
continuum are covered. Recognition of the use of psychotropic medications in
psychiatric treatment and corresponding possible side effects are studied. Level I
fieldwork observations and field trips will be part of this course.
Corequisites: OTAS 1121, OTAS 1131, OTAS 1145.
Prerequisites: OTAS 1100, OTAS 1105, OTAS 1111, ALHE 1104, ALHE 1120.
Offered: Spring.
OTAS
1145 Developmental Function in Occupation
(2-3-3)
Examination of the process of evaluation, treatment, and documentation for the
OTA in settings working with a caseload involving developmental dysfunction.
Emphasis is placed on developmental factors across ages and populations.
Adaptive coping techniques and skills will be explored, with focus on practical
problem-solving. Level I fieldwork placement will be a component part of this
course offering.
Corequisites: OTAS 1121, OTAS 1131, OTAS 1140.
Prerequisites: OTAS 1100, OTAS 1105, OTAS 1111, ALHE 1104, ALHE 1120.
Offered: Spring.