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Occupational Therapy | OCTH

Occupational Therapy | OCTH

P Prerequisite | C Co-requisite | R Recommended
I Fall Semester | II Spring Semester | S Summer Session/s


  • OCTH-G 540 Introduction to Occupational Science and Therapy (3 cr.) This course introduces the scope and domain of the profession, foundational theories, models of practice and frames of reference of the profession and tenants of professional behavior.
  • OCTH-G 546 Occupational Analysis and Environmental Assessment and Design in Occupational Therapy (2 cr.) This course provides knowledge and teaches skills required for the analysis of occupations including client factors, skills, patterns, and environments to design occupation-based interventions.
  • OCTH-G 548 Core Skills and Documentation in Professional Practice of Occupational Therapy (2 cr.) This course provides training on essential safety and foundational practice skills in occupational therapy and how to professionally communicate using documentation methods.
  • OCTH-G 550 Group Process in Occupational Therapy (2 cr.) This course teaches principles and concepts of group theory related to design and implementation of occupational therapy group interventions.
  • OCTH-G 551 Rehabilitation in Occupational Therapy Practice (3 cr.) This course teaches methods of the occupational therapy process to address neuromusculoskeletal and sensory function in adults with impairment or disability.
  • OCTH-G 554 Mental Health and Functional Cognition in Occupational Therapy (3 cr.) This course teaches methods of the occupational therapy process to address mental health and functional cognition in persons with impairment or disability.
  • OCTH-G 555 Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation in Occupational Therapy (4 cr.) This course teaches methods of the occupational therapy process to address occupational performance in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation.
  • OCTH-G 556 Population and Individual Health and Wellness in Occupational Therapy (3 cr.) This course addresses health determinants, health literacy and wellness management in occupational therapy. Prevention and management of chronic health conditions will be emphasized.
  • OCTH-G 565 Research Methods in Occupational Therapy (2 cr.) This course provides knowledge and teaches skills on design and interpretation of occupational therapy research methods to articulate and apply to evidence-based practice.
  • OCTH-G 569 Leadership and Professional Advocacy in Occupational Therapy (3 cr.) This course explores and applies skills for leadership and advocacy roles in occupational therapy.
  • OCTH-G 573 Applied Kinesiology in Occupational Therapy (3 cr.) This course provides an overview of musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology of the human body and biomechanical application for occupational performance.
  • OCTH-G 576 Pathophysiology in Occupational Therapy (2 cr.) This course provides knowledge on the etiology, diagnostic testing, pharmacology, and medical management for conditions frequently treated in occupational therapy.
  • OCTH-G 577 Neuroscience in Occupational Therapy (3 cr.) This course covers the fundamentals of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology to evaluate and provide occupational therapy interventions for persons with select neurological and neurocognitive impairments.
  • OCTH-G 592 Fieldwork Models and Level I Psychosocial Fieldwork in Occupational Therapy (2 cr.) This course orients students to the fieldwork components of the curriculum. Students will participate in a Level I fieldwork experience in a practice setting that serves individuals with behavioral or psychosocial mental health needs.
  • OCTH-G 641 Adaptation and Participation in Occupational Therapy (3 cr.) This course teaches the interaction between persons, contexts, and environmental factors to facilitate occupational performance.
  • OCTH-G 647 Health Planning and Evidence-Based Practice in Occupational Therapy (3 cr.) This course develops skills to integrate evidence-based research into health programming design and implementation for persons, group and populations.
  • OCTH-G 652 Occupational Therapy with Young Children (3 cr.) This course teaches methods of the occupational therapy process to address developmental, sensory, motor and psychosocial needs in infants and young children.
  • OCTH-G 653 Occupational Therapy with Children and Youth (3 cr.) This course provides methods of occupational therapy assessment and intervention to address developmental, motor, behavioral, and psychosocial needs in children and youth (school-aged to adolescents).
  • OCTH-G 654 Occupational Therapy with Older Adults (3 cr.) This course teaches methods of the occupational therapy process to address diagnoses and conditions among the aging population.
  • OCTH-G 655 Assistive Technology in Occupational Therapy (3 cr.) This course provides knowledge and teaching skills to evaluate varied technology needs and environment modifications to maximize occupational performance for children and adults.
  • OCTH-G 664 Management and Entrepreneurship in Occupational Therapy (3 cr.) This course teaches essential concepts for participation in occupational therapy clinical supervision, management, and entrepreneurship in healthcare and community settings.
  • OCTH-G 665 Service Delivery in Occupational Therapy (3 cr.) This course provides knowledge on the provision of occupational therapy services within a variety of delivery systems using technologies and innovative practices.
  • OCTH-G 692 Level 1 Fieldwork B Pediatric (1 cr.) This course translates didactic learning to clinical practice. Students will participate in a Level I fieldwork experience in a practice setting that services infants, children or youth.
  • OCTH-G 693 Level I Fieldwork (C) Adults (1 cr.) This course translates didactic learning to clinical practice. Students will participate in a Level I fieldwork experience in a practice setting that services adults.
  • OCTH-G 699 Level II Fieldwork A (5 cr.) P: Successful completion of OCTH-G 592, OCTH-G 692, and OCTH-G 693. This course is the first of two required full-time clinical fieldwork rotations providing an in-depth clinical experience to develop competency entry-level, generalist occupational therapy practice skills in selected occupational therapy practice settings.
  • OCTH-G 761 Ethics and Professionalism in Occupational Therapy (2 cr.) This course explores and analyzes the interaction and issues between societal values and health policies that impact occupational therapy service delivery. Resolving organizational and personal conflicts using professional resources will be emphasized.
  • OCTH-G 799 Level II Fieldwork B (5 cr.) P: Successful completion of OCTH-G 592, 692 and 693. This course is the second of two required full-time clinical fieldwork rotations providing an in-depth, clinical experience to develop competency entry-level, generalist occupational therapy practice skills in selected occupational therapy practice settings.

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