Course Descriptions
OCCT 5010 Foundations of Occupational Therapy Credits: 1
This course introduces students to the profession of occupational therapy. Topics to be covered include: historical development of the profession, educational and credentialing process, functions of national, state, and local professional associations and human service organizations, professional role delineations within occupational therapy, teaming, promotion of the profession to the public, importance of theory development and documentation to the profession, and an introduction to the variety of service models. Prerequisites: admission to the occupational therapy graduate program.
OCCT 5120 Neuromotor Dimensions of Performance Credits 3
This course will study the systems and function of the human nervous system including concepts related to the support of occupational performance. This will include the sensory system, motor control system, cognitive system, and affective system. Prerequisites include: completion of natural sciences requirements.
OCCT 5050 Occupation and Purposeful Activity Credits: 3
This hands-on course offers students an opportunity to use critical and creative thinking with ill-structured problems. Students will apply occupational therapy practice models in order to analyze and modify the demands of various occupations, activity, and purposeful activities and acquire basic skills in the therapeutic use of self. Prerequisites: admission to the occupational therapy graduate program.
OCCT 5140 Anatomy and Biomechanics Credits 5
This course is designed to provide students with a knowledge base in human body and human motion, the forces that effect motion, and the principles underlying the assessment of joint motion, muscle strength, muscle tone, motor control, and coordination. Students will learn and apply the principles of anatomy, biomechanics, and kinesiology. Prerequisites: 2 semesters of Biology (Anatomy and Physiology Preferred), college physics or equivalent.
OCCT 5200 Professional Evidence in Occupational Therapy Credits: 3
This course provides students with an overview of research theory including qualitative and quantitative methodology, evidence-based practice, and ethical considerations. Students will learn to understand and critique research studies and develop understanding of the publication process. Students analyze the relationships between theory, research, practice, and professional development. Prerequisites: admission to the occupational therapy graduate program.
OCCT 5250 Developmental Perspectives on Living and Learning Credits: 3
This course will provide instruction in pediatric occupational therapy concepts including developmental theory models, typical and atypical development, culture, occupational roles and dynamics between the child and family and the community as related to the Person-Environment-Occupation Model. A variety of service delivery settings will be addressed. Prerequisites: OCCT 5050, Co-requisite: OCCT 5450.
OCCT 5251 Developmental Perspectives on Living and Learning Credits: 3
This course provides the opportunity to develop professional reasoning and a variety of practical skills including application of the Person-Environment-Occupation Model to the therapeutic use of self, specific assessment and intervention techniques and application of assistive technology for the pediatric population. Students explore methods of data collection and documentation related to occupational behavior with the Person-Environment-Occupation Model. Students are also exposed to methods of inquiry that promote the development of evidence based, client and family centered intervention strategies for the pediatric and adolescent population. Prerequisites: OCCT 5050 Co-requisite: OCCT 5200 and 5250.
OCCT 5404 Pediatric Practicum Credits: 2
This course presents students with an opportunity to explore pediatric service delivery settings. They are guided through analyzing the relationships between person, environment, and occupation through various models of occupation therapy. Students practice effective oral and nonverbal communication skills, and the process of naturalistic inquiry.
OCCT 5450 School-Based Services Credits: 3
This course is designed to prepare students to work in school setting with children and adolescents. Students learn about the design of educationally appropriate occupational therapy services, and roles of the COTA and other team members. IEP dynamics related to teaming and advocacy as well as funding issues related to IDEA and Section 504 are covered. Pre-requisites: OCCT 5250, OCCT 5251
OCCT 5550 Occupational Perspectives of Adults: Credits: 3
This course provides in depth instruction in occupational therapy theories, models, and frames of reference important in adult health care practice. Students learn about typical and atypical development, and the variety of social factors and choices that impact occupation. The development of occupational roles, including marriage and parenting, and the dynamics between the client, family and the community are examined. As students gain an appreciation for client-centered and occupation-based practice, they learn how to improve health, prevent injury, and promote recovery and adaptation to disease and disability. Prerequisites: OCCT 5050, 5250, and OCCT 5251.
OCCT 5551 Occupational Therapy Process for Adulthood Credits: 4
This course provides instruction and practice in skills required for service delivery for adults in a variety of contexts. Students learn professional reasoning, including collection, organization, and analysis of data, as well as practical skills appropriate to occupational therapy practice models. They are exposed to methods of inquiry that precede patient evaluation and the development of evidence-based, client-centered intervention strategies to achieve functional outcomes. Prerequisite: OCCT 5050.
OCCT 5650 Project Design Credits: 2
Students experience the process of framing a problem, reviewing the literature, linking the problem to theory, and formulating research questions on a concern of their interest. Students are guided through the selection of appropriate design approaches, in preparation for their major project. Peer-support and -evaluation foster understanding and implementation of the design process of conducting research or a major project. Corequisite: OCCT 5200.
OCCT 5704 Adult Practicum Credits: 2
In this course, students observe and interact with adults facing social, psychological, cognitive, and/or physical challenges in various practice settings. Students make reflective journal entries as a way to synthesize active learning experiences provided in this course. Students also develop the practice of safety precautions with the client during intervention. Prerequisites: OCCT 5550 and OCCT 5551.
OCCT 5750 Occupational Therapy Leadership I Credits: 1
This course provides students with an overview of management theories, principles, and techniques as well as internal and external factors that affect the occupational therapy and the management of occupational therapy. Other topics included; managed care, political and legislative issues, social and cultural issues, ethics, and the use of technology in management.
OCCT 5850 Project Implementation Credits: 3
This course follows OCCT 5650, Project Planning and Design. Students enrolled in this course complete a project under the direction of an approved occupational therapy graduate faculty member. The project include contacts with one or more service recipients and application occupational therapy theory, which incorporates a plethora of population specific theoretical models/frames of reference with a person, environment, and occupation relevance. Pre-requisite: OCCT 5650
OCCT 6300 Reflective Clinical Analysis Credits: 2
Through this course students will utilize reflective clinical reasoning skills in an effort to synthesize clinical evaluation, treatment planning, and intervention strategy information. Using a case based format, students will be required to analyze, interpret, and demonstrate an understanding of the material covered throughout the MOT program.
OCCT 6350 Project Presentation Credits: 1
Students enrolled in this course complete a project under the direction of an approved occupational therapy graduate faculty member. Students present their projects orally before the faculty and students, and submit an abstract presentation to a professional conference of their choice. Prerequisites: OCCT 5650 and OCCT 5850.
OCCT 6450 Occupational Therapy Leadership II Credits: 2
This course provides students opportunities to explore higher order management functions such as; marketing, financial planning and management strategic planning and organizing, negotiations and contracts, human resource functions, staffing, consumer issues, budgeting and reimbursement issues. Students are also required to present oral and written work using management principles and terminology. Prerequisite: OCCT 5750.
OCCT 6550 Occupational Perspectives: Late Adulthood Credits: 2
This course provides instruction relative to the geriatric population. Instructional strategies include assessment and intervention strategies of person, environment, and occupation as well as other theoretical models/frames of reference designed to enhance occupation. The areas of course focus include typical and atypical development, culture, occupational roles and dynamics between the client and family and the community as related to a variety of service delivery settings. Prerequisites: OCCT 5050, OCCT 5550 and OCCT 5551.
OCCT 6600 Occupational Therapy Process: Late Adulthood Credits: 4
This course provides instruction and opportunity to practice skills required for service delivery for the geriatric population in a variety of contexts. Students have opportunities to develop and apply professional reasoning and practical skills from a variety of practice models, which incorporate the interactive elements of the person, environment, and occupation. They are exposed to methods of inquiry that develop evidence based, client centered intervention strategies.
OCCT 6654 Occupational Therapy Practicum: Late Adulthood Credits: 2
This course provides students with opportunities to participate in assessment and service delivery planning for the geriatric population. Students participate in active learning experiences in order to integrate course material from occupational therapy perspectives and process pertinent to the geriatric population. These experiences develop the ability to comprehend the interaction of the person, environment, and occupation. Prerequisites: OCCT 5550 and OCCT 5551.
OCCT 6750 Occupational Therapy Leadership III Credits: 2
This is the final leadership course. Students synthesize the entire management process through community exploration, program analysis, and development. Students compare and contrast the community, medical, educational, and industrial models. Students produce a formal business plan within a model of choice. Prerequisite: OCCT 6450.
OCCT 6810 Modalities In Occupational Therapy Credits: 3
This is an elective course that provides students with the theory and application of both thermal and electrical physical agent modalities. Topics included are theory, treatment procedures, and proper application of various physical agent modalities. Students are expected to complete a comprehensive literature review. This course meets the requirements established by
OCCT 6820 Sensory Processing and Integration Credits: 3
This course is an elective designed for students interested in working with children or adults with developmental disabilities. Students analyze the relationship between neurological differences, learning, and behavior as well as the interactive elements of the person, environment, and their impact on occupation. They learn specific skills to manage neurological differences and facilitate typical behavior and learning patterns in order to maximize occupational performance. Prerequisites: OCCT 5250 and OCCT 5251.
OCCT 6830 Assistive Technology Credits: 3
This elective course provides an overview of legal and ethical issues as well as funding procedures related to assistive technology. Students apply assistive technology to a variety of areas of occupation. They use client-centered strategies, develop, and manage assistive technology interventions and funding strategies.
OCCT 6840 Independent Study Credits: 3
This course provides an opportunity for students to explore a topic of interest, under the approval and guidance of an occupational therapy faculty member. Prerequisites: approval of the department head and a plan of study approved by the supervising faculty member.
OCCT 6904 Internship I Credits: 6
This first internship course requires the minimum equivalent of 940 hours of participation in an assigned and approved practice setting under the supervision of an occupational therapy practitioner with one year of clinical or professional experience, according to accreditation standards. The setting must be approved by the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator in the Occupational Therapy Graduate Program. Students must successfully complete all required Occupational Therapy courses prior to enrolling in this course. Prerequisites: successful completion of comprehensive written examination and permission of department head.
OCCT 6914 Internship II Credits: 6
This course is the second 940-hour Level II fieldwork experience in an assigned setting approved by the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator. Prerequisite: OCCT 6904.
OCCT 6920 Interdisciplinary Team Practice Credits: 1
Teamwork skills are essential in all practice settings, but are particularly important when working with members of other disciplines. Students learn about the education and roles of various healthcare providers and practice role promotion and delineation with other team members in case-based learning format.