CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
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MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (MOT)Mission <strong>St</strong>atementThe mission <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>’s MOT program is to graduate a diverse population <strong>of</strong> practitioners whohave the skills necessary to analyze human occupation and to implement science-driven and evidencedbasedinterventions that promote quality <strong>of</strong> life <strong>for</strong> the clients whom they serve. The graduates willcontribute to their pr<strong>of</strong>ession and to a global society through their competence, ethical standards andpr<strong>of</strong>essionalism.Program ObjectivesThrough completion <strong>of</strong> this program, students will: Use standardized and non-standardized procedures to evaluate and assess a variety <strong>of</strong> clientsacross the age span. Interpret assessment results and plan skilled, cost effective, evidence-based occupationaltherapy intervention with an identified frame <strong>of</strong> reference. Use the process <strong>of</strong> clinical reasoning to implement and adapt holistic client interventionprograms emphasizing the use <strong>of</strong> purposeful activity. Establish and maintain an ethical and appropriate therapeutic relationship. Demonstrate pr<strong>of</strong>essional competence, communication and documentation skills. Demonstrate self directed learning skills in preparation to become a life long learner andcontributor to the pr<strong>of</strong>ession <strong>of</strong> occupational therapy.Program PrerequisitesSocial <strong>Sciences</strong> (to include psychology,sociology, anthropology, human growthand development, abnormal psychology)General College Physics (must include motion/movement)General College BiologyAnatomy and Physiology I & II15 semester hours3 semester hours3 semester hours6 semester hours(NOTE: Substitutions can be considered with the approval <strong>of</strong> the program director)Recommended Prerequisites: General College ChemistryMedical Terminology3 semester hours2 semester hoursRecommended Electives: Speech, <strong>St</strong>atistics, additional Biology and Physics.CURRICULUMTRIMESTER ITrimester HoursHSC 5003 Critical Thinking 1HSC 5010 Scientific Inquiry 1HSC 5100C Applied Human Anatomy 4HSC 5213C Skills and Procedures 4HSC 5741C Applied Medical Physiology 4OCT 5801 Foundations <strong>of</strong> OT – Fieldwork Introduction 3Trimester Total 1739
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