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OTAS
2412 Occupational Therapy Seminar
(2-0-2)
Topics will include application skills for state licensure and national certification along
with preparation/review for national board exams.
Corequisites: OTAS 2410, OTAS 2420.
Prerequisites: OTAS 1100, OTAS 1105, OTAS 1111, OTAS 1121, OTAS 1131, OTAS 1132,
OTAS 1140, ALHE 1145, OTAS 2200, OTAS 2260, ALHE 1104, ALHE 1120.
Offered: Fall.
OTAS
2420 Fieldwork Experience Level II B
(0-40-5)
Full-time fieldwork experience following the completion of all didactic course work.
The fieldwork program involves students in experiences with clients, patients, therapists
and others in the health care community. Participation in Level II fieldwork placements
allows application of classroom theory and academic knowledge base. The fieldwork
will be available in various settings providing opportunities for experience with diverse
patient/client populations. The student fieldwork intern will experience various service
delivery models reflective of current practice in the profession. Fieldwork internships are
carried out in accordance with contractual agreements with health care facilities. Level II
fieldwork internships are an integral part of the educational process and must be
successfully completed within 18 months of the end of the didactic course work.
Corequisites: OTAS 2410, OTAS 2412.
Prerequisite: Completion of all didactic course work; OTAS 1100, OTAS 1105, OTAS
1111, OTAS 1121, OTAS 1131, OTAS 1132, OTAS 1140, OTAS 1145, OTAS 2200,
OTAS 2260, ALHE 1104, ALHE 1120.
Offered: Fall.
PARA 1110 Introduction to the Paralegal Profession
(3-0-3)
This course introduces the paralegal profession and the structure, function, and
procedures of the legal system. Courtroom procedures, preparation of documents, case
analysis, legal reasoning, career opportunities, certification, and professional affiliations
will be explored with an emphasis on issues of ethics and confidentiality. A grade of C
or better is required in all Paralegal Courses.
Corequisite: None.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Fall.
PARA 1120 The Understanding of Law
(3-0-3)
This course provides an introduction to the substantive areas of law, including contracts,
property, torts, estates and probate, and criminal law, with an emphasis on developing
practical paralegal skills. Students will analyze complex factual scenarios and will
develop basic legal research and writing skills. A grade of C or better is required in all
Paralegal Courses.
Prerequisite: PARA 1110.
Offered: Fall.
PARA
1130 Legal Research and Writing
(3-0-3)
This course provides an introduction to legal research techniques using primary
and secondary authorities and writing various legal documents. Students will develop
legal research skills through the use of traditional resources and computerized legal
research software. Preparing and writing legal documents relating to legal research will
be emphasized. A grade of C or better is required in all Paralegal Courses.
Prerequisite: PARA 1110.
Offered: Spring.