CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

therapeutic skills necessary to identify, analyze, design, grade and adapt occupational forms that aremeaningful to clients with varying disabilities that facilitate participation in age appropriate occupations.OCT 5406C – Psychosocial Interventions Hours: 4This course presents the theory and rationale of competency-based OT interventions for psychosocialdysfunctions across the lifespan (although greater focus is placed upon teenage through senescencepopulations.) Students will apply the mental health frames of reference to specific dysfunctional,occupational issues including but not limited to decreased process skills, poor social integration, failureto manage emotional and behavioral problems, failure to adapt to environmental situations, poor role andhabit formation, etc. Client-centered interventions, group process, cultural sensitivity, and evidencebasedpractice lay the foundations for learning. This course also discusses the role of the OTA in MentalHealth.OCT 5610C – Neurorehabilitation Interventions Hours: 4This course presents the theory and rationale of competency-based occupational therapy and evidencebasedinterventions for clients with neurological deficits. Students will apply neurorehabilitation framesof reference, evaluation and treatment to the specific problems limiting a clients independence in basic orinstrumental activities of daily living. These limitations may include, tone, balance, strength, motorplanning, sensory loss, dysphagia, cognitive/perceptual deficits, or psych-social/behavioral problems.OCT 5620C –Pediatric Interventions Hours: 4This course presents the theory and rationale of competency-based OT and evidence-based interventionfor physical, developmental, sensory integrative, perceptual/cognitive, and psychosocial dysfunctions asit applies to pediatrics. Students will apply pediatric frames of reference to specific problems, includinggross, fine and oral-motor skills; behavioral and social issues, handwriting, sensory integrative, visual,cognitive, and psycho-social problems within the framework of the multicultural family. This course alsodiscusses the role of the OTA in pediatrics.OCT 5630C - Assistive Technology and Community Service Hours: 4This course introduces the student to a variety of assistive technology (AT) devices and resources thatpromote independence after disability. Mobility, communication, environment, and activities of dailyliving devices are covered. Students participate in numerous community outings that mirror the servicelearning model. Students are required to complete an environmental assessment on a patient in thecommunity and construct an assistive technology device. Funding issues are discussed.OCT 5701C - Orthotics and Prosthetics Hours: 3This course covers the principles of orthotic and upper extremity prosthetics. The skills necessary for thefabrication and use of splints, slings, and other orthotic devices are emphasized.OCT 5801 – Foundations of Occupational Therapy – FieldworkIntroduction Hours: 3Students examine the historical foundation and philosophical base of occupational therapy. The roles ofvarious health care professionals and different service delivery models are discussed in relation tomanagement of selected case studies. Students are introduced to the occupation paradigm and the majorconceptual models currently used in occupational therapy practice. The use of occupations, purposefulactivity and activity analysis are introduced in relation to the Occupational Therapy Practice Frameworkand the importance of respecting cultural diversity is emphasized. This course is the first to introduce thestudent to the various types of occupational therapy practice settings via site visits. Fieldworkexperiences provide an orientation to occupational therapy and other health care professions throughshadowing experiences emphasizing professional behavior and communication skills.101