OCCT 7000 Foundations of Occupational Therapy

[3 credit hours]

This course introduces students to the history, philosophy, core concepts, ethics, and the domain and process of occupational therapy. Students also explore the basic tenets of therapeutic occupation and investigate the role that chosen occupations play within an individual’s daily life. Professional skills in occupational analysis and professional communication are introduced and applied. Students also complete concurrent lab experiences with students from other health care professions as part of the university-wide Interprofessional Education Program. Prerequisite: Admission to OTD Program

Term Offered: Fall

OCCT 7010 OT Models of Practice I

[5 credit hours]

Examines the biomechanical model of practice including its musculoskeletal and kinesiological foundations. Includes assessments and interventions for prevention, adaptation, and compensation. Prerequisite: Admission to OTD Program

Term Offered: Fall

OCCT 7020 OT Models of Practice II

[5 credit hours]

An introduction to the nervous system, with emphasis on the neurological basis of human occupation and the effects of neurological conditions (disease, injury, and mental illness) on occupational performance. Explores neuroplasticity and neuro rehabilitation. Labs include neuroanatomy and clinical assessment. Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy Models of Practice I Co-requisite: Occupational Therapy Models of Practice III

Term Offered: Spring

OCCT 7030 OT Models of Practice III

[4 credit hours]

Explores historical and alternative conceptual frameworks of occupation and therapeutic occupation. Examines cognitively based and general models of practice. Presents related assessments and interventions for prevention, adaptation, and compensation. Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy Models of Practice I Co-requisite: Occupational Therapy Models of Practice II

Term Offered: Spring

OCCT 7040 OT Models of Practice IV

[5 credit hours]

Focuses on the occupational therapy process and models of practice for intervention with children and individuals with neurological impairments, including assessment and intervention. Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy Models of Practice II

Term Offered: Summer

OCCT 7110 OT Research I: Evidenced-Informed Practice

[4 credit hours]

Introduction to the principles of measurement and research design, with an emphasis on critically evaluating the design of research studies relevant to clinical practice. Examines quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Introduces students to the OTD Scholarly Project.

Term Offered: Fall

OCCT 7120 OT Research II: Scholarly Project Proposal

[2 credit hours]

Provides structure for student, guided by faculty advisor, to define a research question, investigate the literature, explore the site(s) for data collection, and create a research proposal for their scholarly project.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

OCCT 7130 OT Research III: Scholarly Project Implementation

[2 credit hours]

Provides structure for student to implement their scholarly project following approved methods.

Prerequisites: OCCT 7120 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

OCCT 7210 OT Advocacy I: Education in Healthcare

[2 credit hours]

Explores the role of occupational therapist as educator. Examines educational theory, instructional methods and technology, and evaluation of teaching effectiveness with patients, families, peers, supervisees, and community groups.

Term Offered: Fall

OCCT 7220 OT Advocacy II: Community & Academic Education

[2 credit hours]

Applies teaching principles as students assume the role of educators to the community. Explores the role of the therapist in design, development, implementation, and evaluation of occupational therapy curricula. Integrates presentation of self and professionalism.

Term Offered: Summer

OCCT 7310 FW and Professional Dev I

[1 credit hour]

Introduces Level I and Level II Fieldwork, and the Capstone Experience, including policy, procedures, and documentation and the portfolio assignment. Defines professional behavior and health care communication. Encourages discussion of Level I fieldwork experiences. Includes Level I fieldwork experience. Prerequisite: Admission to the OTD Program

Term Offered: Fall

OCCT 7320 FW and Professional Dev II

[1 credit hour]

Emphasizes interviewing clients for an occupational profile. Encourages discussion of Level I fieldwork experiences. Introduces the course sequence of the Capstone Experience. Includes Level I fieldwork experience. Prerequisite: Fieldwork and Professional Development Seminar I

Term Offered: Spring

OCCT 7330 FW and Professional Dev III

[1 credit hour]

Introduces Capstone Seminar opportunities in teaching, research, program development, or clinical practice. Introduces Capstone Manual and structure for planning the individualized Capstone Experience. Provides a forum for discussion fieldwork experiences. Summer Prerequisite: Fieldwork and Professional Development Seminar II

Term Offered: Summer

OCCT 7400 Conditions in OT

[2 credit hours]

Reviews the physical and mental health conditions that challenge successful and satisfying occupational performance, with an emphasis on the aspects of medical management and rehabilitation relevant to the role of the occupational therapist. Spring Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy Advocacy I

Term Offered: Spring

OCCT 7410 OT Foundations I: Domain & Process

[3 credit hours]

Introduces the history, philosophy, core concepts, ethics, and the domain and process of occupational therapy. Explores the basic tenets of therapeutic occupation and investigates the role that chosen occupations play within an individual’s daily life. Professional skills in occupational analysis and professional communication are introduced and applied.

Term Offered: Fall

OCCT 7420 OT Foundations II: Models of Practice

[4 credit hours]

Explores historical and alternative conceptual frameworks of occupation and therapeutic occupation. Examines cognitively based and general models of practice. Presents related assessments and interventions for prevention, adaptation, and compensation.

Term Offered: Spring

OCCT 7430 OT Foundations III: Conditions

[2 credit hours]

Provides foundational knowledge of physical and mental health conditions and their impact on occupational performance and participation. Emphasizes medical management and rehabilitation relevant to the role of occupational therapy.

Term Offered: Spring

OCCT 7510 OT Practice I: Human Movement & Performance

[5 credit hours]

Examines the biomechanical model of practice including its musculoskeletal and kinesiological foundations. Includes assessments and interventions for remediation, prevention, adaptation, and compensation.

Term Offered: Fall

OCCT 7520 OT Practice II: Neuroscience

[5 credit hours]

An introduction to the nervous system, with emphasis on the neurological basis of human occupation and the effects of neurological conditions (disease, injury, and mental illness) on occupational performance. Explores neuroplasticity and neuro rehabilitation. Labs include neuroanatomy and clinical assessment.

Term Offered: Spring

OCCT 7530 OT Practice III: Children & Youth

[3 credit hours]

Focuses on the occupational therapy process and models of practice for intervention with children and youth, including assessment and intervention.

Term Offered: Summer

OCCT 7540 OT Practice IV: Neurorehabilitation

[3 credit hours]

Focuses on the occupational therapy process and models of practice for intervention with individuals with neurological impairments, including assessment and intervention.

Term Offered: Summer

OCCT 7710 OT Fieldwork & Professional Development I

[1 credit hour]

Introduces Level I and Level II Fieldwork and the Doctoral Capstone, laying the foundation for professional practice in occupational therapy. Explores fieldwork policies, procedures, and documentation, and the development a professional portfolio. Defines professional behavior and healthcare communication. Includes Level I fieldwork experience with reflective discussion.

Term Offered: Fall

OCCT 7720 OT Fieldwork & Professional Development II

[1 credit hour]

Emphasis on interviewing clients for an occupational profile and fostering cultural competence on occupational engagement. Includes Level I fieldwork experience with preparatory discussion.

Prerequisites: OCCT 7710 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring

OCCT 7730 OT Fieldwork & Professional Development III

[1 credit hour]

Emphasizes observation as an assessment measure. Provides practice for planning and implementing client-centered occupation-based interventions including grading up and down, therapeutic use of self, and behavior management. Includes Level I fieldwork experience with reflective discussion.

Prerequisites: OCCT 7720 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Summer

OCCT 8050 OT Models of Practice V

[5 credit hours]

Advances clinical reasoning for occupational therapy practice to support occupational performance throughout the lifespan, including prevention of occupational impairment. Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy Models of Practice IV Co-requisite: Occupational Therapy Models of Practice VI

Term Offered: Spring

OCCT 8060 OT Models of Practice VI

[4 credit hours]

Examines compensation-oriented models of practice including assistive technology, positioning, patient handling, and mobility. Presents occupational and non-occupational assessments and interventions for prevention, adaptation, and compensation. Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy Models IV Co-requisite: Occupational Therapy Models V

Term Offered: Fall

OCCT 8070 OT Models of Practice VII

[4 credit hours]

Examines contemporary and possible models of practice emphasizing wellness, health promotion, community care, population-based intervention and other emerging trends. Provides students with leadership experiences in program development. Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy Models of Practice VI Corequisite: Occupational Therapy Models of Practice VIII

Term Offered: Spring

OCCT 8080 OT Models of Practive VIII

[3 credit hours]

Models of practice emphasizing group occupational forms, group process, and therapeutic use of self in groups. Involves practice in assessment and intervention with persons experiencing both physical and mental health conditions. Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy Models of Practice VI Co-requisite: Occupational Therapy Models of Practice VII

Term Offered: Fall

OCCT 8120 Research in OT II

[3 credit hours]

Provides structure for student, guided by faculty mentor, to define a research question, investigate the literature, explore the site(s) for data collection, and prepare preliminary research proposal. Involves individual faculty contact. Spring Prerequisite: Research in Occupational Therapy I

Term Offered: Spring

OCCT 8130 Research in Occ Therapy III

[3 credit hours]

Provides structure for student to begin data collection after obtaining official approval of project by major advisor and institutional review board. Involves individual faculty contact. Fall, Spring, Summer Prerequisite: Research in Occupational Therapy II

Term Offered: Fall

OCCT 8140 OT Research IV: Scholarly Project Completion

[2 credit hours]

Includes completion of data collection and transitions to analysis of results employing accepted statistical and other accepted analytical methods.

Prerequisites: OCCT 7130 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

OCCT 8150 OT Research V: Scholarly Project Presentation

[2 credit hours]

Includes preparation and delivery of the research presentation as the culmination of the student's scholarly project.

Prerequisites: OCCT 8140 with a minimum grade of C

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

OCCT 8230 OT Advocacy III: Advocacy & Populations

[2 credit hours]

Identifies advocacy issues relevant to occupational therapy and introduces community resources that can enhance successful and satisfying reintegration back into home, school, work, and/or community. Explores legislation and ethical issues that influence health care provision.

Term Offered: Fall

OCCT 8240 OT Advocacy IV: Leadership & Management

[3 credit hours]

Examines leadership, management, and supervision of occupational therapy services in a dynamic health care system. Addresses legislative, regulatory, and payment issues affecting program development. Encourages leadership development.

Term Offered: Spring

OCCT 8340 FW and Professional Dev IV

[1 credit hour]

Addresses communication with children, family members, and health care professionals; ethics and safety; and cultural diversity. Students identify Capstone Practicum sites, site mentor(s), and the faculty mentor. A forum for discussion of Level I fieldwork experiences is provided. Level I fieldwork experience is included. Prerequisite: Fieldwork and Professional Development Seminar II

Term Offered: Fall

OCCT 8350 FW and Professional Dev V

[3 credit hours]

Addresses issues of clinical supervision; Level II fieldwork policy, procedures, and documentation; and professional development. A forum for discussion of Level I fieldwork experiences is provided. Students develop a comprehensive Capstone Proposal. Includes Level I fieldwork experience. Prerequisite: Fieldwork and Professional Development Seminar IV

Term Offered: Spring

OCCT 8360 Fieldwork Level II

[3 credit hours]

Provides a 12 - week, full-time, supervised fieldwork experience where students refine entry-level abilities to integrate occupational therapy theory, research, and practice under supervision and with collaboration of the academic institution. An on-line forum for discussion of Level II fieldwork experiences is provided. Prerequisite: Completion of academic content except research, which may be taken concurrently

Term Offered: Summer, Fall

OCCT 8370 Fieldwork Level II

[6 credit hours]

Provides a 12 - week, full-time, supervised fieldwork experience where students refine entry-level abilities to integrate occupational therapy theory, research, and practice under supervision and with collaboration of the academic institution. An on-line forum for discussion of Level II fieldwork experiences is provided. Prerequisite: OCCT 8360 and completion of academic content except research, which may be taken concurrently

Prerequisites: OCCT 8360 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Fall

OCCT 8380 Capstone Practicum

[6 credit hours]

Students develop skills in teaching, research, program development, advocacy or clinical practice with mentorship by faculty and on-site practitioners. This course, in combination with OCCT 8900 and OCCT 8910 requires documentation of 560 hours. Prerequisite: Level II FW, competency exam, all courses except research

Term Offered: Spring

OCCT 8400 Physical Agent Modalities and Other Non-Occupational Methods

[2 credit hours]

Addresses non-occupational methods including physical agent modalities and technology used with medically complex patients. Covers scientific underpinnings and regulatory guidelines for appropriate use of physical agent modalities in occupational therapy. Summer Prerequisite: Occupational Models of Practice VI

Term Offered: Summer

OCCT 8440 OT Foundations IV: Interprofessional Education

[1 credit hour]

Team-based interprofessional education focused on understanding the roles of members of healthcare teams, communication strategies, collaboration, and patient safety.

Term Offered: Fall

OCCT 8450 OT Foundations V: Program Development

[4 credit hours]

Examines contemporary and possible models of practice emphasizing wellness, health promotion, community care, population-based intervention and other emerging trends. Provides students with leadership experiences in program development.

Term Offered: Spring

OCCT 8550 OT Practice V: Physical Rehabilitation

[5 credit hours]

Focuses on necessary components of clinical intervention for individuals with physical disability including assistive technology, positioning, patient handling, and mobility.

Term Offered: Fall

OCCT 8560 OT Practice VI: Behavioral & Mental Health

[3 credit hours]

Focuses on necessary components of clinical intervention to improve behvioral and mental health for clients with both physical and mental health conditions, incuding group interventions, group process, and therapeutic use of self in groups.

Term Offered: Fall

OCCT 8570 OT Practice VII: Professional Reasoning Across the Lifespan

[5 credit hours]

Advances clinical reasoning for occupational therapy practice to support occupational performance throughout the lifespan, including prevention of occupational impairment.

Term Offered: Spring

OCCT 8580 OT Practice VIII: Clinical Care

[2 credit hours]

Focuses on the knowledge and skill to provide occupational therapy interventions in clinical settings, such as hand therapy and orthopedic clinics, hospitals, and acute and sub-acute hospitals. Includes labs and competencies for physical agent modalities and equipment used with medically complex patients.

Term Offered: Summer

OCCT 8740 OT Fieldwork & Professional Development IV

[2 credit hours]

Students begin Doctoral Capstone preparation through site selection and needs assessment for their casptone proposal. Course covers identifying a practicum site, securing site and faculty mentors, and dissemination options. Fieldwork topics include communication with children, families, and healthcare professionals; ethics and safety; and cultural diversity. Includes discussion of Level I fieldwork experiences.

Prerequisites: OCCT 7730 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of S

Term Offered: Fall

OCCT 8750 OT Fieldwork & Professional Development V

[1 credit hour]

Addresses issues of clinical supervision; prepares for Level II fieldwork by reviewing policy, procedures, and documentation. Emphasizes personal responsiblity for learning and professional development. A forum for discussion of Level I fieldwork experiences is provided.

Prerequisites: OCCT 8740 with a minimum grade of S

Term Offered: Spring

OCCT 8760 OT Fieldwork & Professional Development VI

[1 credit hour]

Students complete a comprehensive proposal for the Doctoral Capstone. Includes the development of overall goals; rationales for site and mentor selection; measurable objectives; learning methods to be accomplished; and criteria for student evaluation.

Term Offered: Summer

OCCT 8800 Independent Study OT

[0-12 credit hours]

Intensive study in a field of interest, including theoretical and experimental work. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Admission to OTD program or consent of instructor Fall, Spring, Summer

Term Offered: Summer, Fall

OCCT 8900 Mentored Capstone Dissemination

[3 credit hours]

Focuses on individualized issues arising in the Capstone Practicum. Involves mentorship by site and faculty practitioners and culminates in a paper and a presentation dealing with a specific area within occupational therapy. Spring Prerequisite: Level II fieldwork and completion of academic content except research, which may be taken concurrently Co-requisites: Mentored Studies in Capstone Area or approved elective and Capstone Practicum

Term Offered: Spring

OCCT 8910 Mentored Studies:Capstone Area

[3 credit hours]

Focuses on mastery of literature and in-depth knowledge of an area within occupational therapy through exploration of library, electronic, and clinical resources. Lends theoretical and research support to the Capstone Practicum. Spring Prerequisite: Level II fieldwork and completion of academic content except research, which may be taken concurrently Co-requisites: Mentored Capstone Dissemination and Capstone Fieldwork Practicum

Term Offered: Spring

OCCT 9810 OT Fieldwork: Level II A

[3 credit hours]

Provides a 12 - week, full-time, supervised fieldwork experience where students refine entry-level abilities to integrate occupational therapy theory, research, and practice under supervision and with collaboration of the academic institution. An on-line forum for discussion of Level II fieldwork experiences is provided.

Prerequisites: OCCT 8750 with a minimum grade of S

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

OCCT 9820 OT Fieldwork: Level II B

[6 credit hours]

Provides a second 12 - week, full-time, supervised fieldwork experience where students refine entry-level abilities to integrate occupational therapy theory, research, and practice under supervision and with collaboration of the academic institution. An on-line forum for discussion of Level II fieldwork experiences is provided.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

OCCT 9900 Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone

[10 credit hours]

Student develop skills aligned with the individualized objectives in their approved captone proposal with mentorship by faculty and on-site practitioners.

Prerequisites: OCCT 9820 with a minimum grade of S

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall