OTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant

This course introduces basic principles in occupational therapy including the philosophy, history, current trends, emerging practice areas, models and theories of the profession. The Occupational Therapy Framework is also discussed.

This course focuses on the observation and analysis of therapeutic exercise, activities, and human occupations across the lifespan. Coursework incorporates hands-on experience into the application of therapeutic interventions.

This course introduces the skills needed to enter the professional arena, including resume writing, interviewing, professional decision making, life-long learning opportunities and preparation for the NBCOT certification examination.

This course introduces fundamental knowledge and the application of professional behaviors during the provision of occupational therapy services. Students will learn about observation and interaction skills under the guidance and direction of fieldwork supervisors.

This course will facilitate continued development of observation and interaction skills in an occupational therapy setting under the guidance and direction of fieldwork supervisors.

This course explores the role of occupational therapy with the elderly population, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes of aging, and sensory loss and compensation. Disease processes and occupational therapy evaluation and treatment principles are emphasized.

This course examines the occupational therapy process related to psychosocial challenges across the life span. Topics include pathologies, interventions, and promotion of health and wellness.

This course addresses normal growth and development, disabilities and delays from birth through adolescence. Topics include assessments, treatment planning, and interventions in various practice settings.

This course is a study of functional movement of the human body. The course provides an introduction to normal and abnormal musculoskeletal and neuromuscular anatomy with an emphasis on goniometry measurement and muscular testing.

This course includes the identification and analysis of the components of human motion related to occupational therapy.

This course introduces the role of occupational therapy in medical, orthopedic, neurologic, and multisystem conditions common in the adult population. Etiology, symptomology, and effects on occupation are discussed.

This advanced course explores the clinical application of occupational therapy intervention to diagnoses commonly encountered in the adult population.

This course covers the operation of an occupational therapy clinic, including inventory, supervision and quality assurance.

This course provides clinical experiences under the direct supervision of an experienced OTR or COTA, enabling students to transition into the role of entry-level OTA. Students are assigned to various settings working with individuals with developmental, physical or emotional challenges.

Under the direct supervision of an experienced OTR or COTA, students will build on acquired knowledge and skills as they further develop into entry-level OTA practitioners.