Occupational Therapy (OT)

The organization, development, and function of the nervous, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, and immune and lymphatic systems of the human body will be examined. The relationship between these systems in terms of their function on occupational performance across the lifespan will be studied. In conjunction, with exploration of movement and brain work of humans, examination of the development, assessment, selection, use of technologies, and modification of environments to enable and enhance participation in meaningful occupation will be applied throughout the course content.

Mindful leadership and organizational management processes applied to occupational therapy service delivery will be the focus of the course. Leadership in personnel relationships, systems analysis, program planning, budgeting, advocating for occupational therapy services, and ethical and legal issues will be addressed. Topics are viewed within the perspective of the dynamics of the current health and community systems of occupational therapy practice.

Synthesis and integration of professional reasoning, skills, and knowledge required to be positive agents of innovation and/or change occupational therapy education, practice, and research.

Explores the complex interactions of mental and behavioral health as related to the mind, spirit, and self. Occupational therapy theory and practice are studied and applied to the continuum of mental and behavioral health across the lifespan through the lens of occupational coaching. Human functioning and occupational implications of mental and behavioral conditions of individuals, groups, and society in various environmental and social contexts will be explored.

Examines occupations, contexts, performance patterns, performance skills, and client factors for infants to young adults. The occupational therapy process is applied for persons, groups, and populations related to methods to address the complex nature of occupation and how it contributes to occupational performance related to disease, injury, and well-being.

Examines occupations, contexts performance patterns performance skills, and client factors for adult to older adult. The occupational therapy process is applied for persons, groups, and populations related to methods to address occupational performance related to disease, injury, and well-being.

Focused exploration on contemporary and developing areas of occupational therapy practice for individuals, groups, and society. Teaching by faculty will be expanded upon in an area of occupational therapy practice of special interest to the student.

This course is the first of two courses where the student creates an occupational therapy coaching practice portfolio, supported by systemic review of the literature related to student's area of interest. Students are required to demonstrate critical thinking along with the ability to synthesize information gained through didactic and fieldwork components of the curriculum. This is accomplished through a practice-based coaching portfolio alongside of a systemic review of the literature.

This is the second of two courses focused on occupational therapy coaching practice portfolio. This course serves as the culminating experience in the occupational therapy program. Students are required to demonstrate critical thinking along with the ability to synthesize information gained through didactic and fieldwork components of the curriculum. This is accomplished through a practice-based coaching portfolio alongside of a systemic review of the literature. The highlight of this course is the design & presentation of a professional poster to campus & greater community.

Part I: Supervised Level II Fieldwork in occupational therapy practice; seminars included.

Part II: Supervised Level II Fieldwork in occupational therapy practice; seminars included.

Level I fieldwork is intended to introduce students to fieldwork, apply knowledge to practice, and develop understanding of the needs of clients.