This course bridges the theoretical foundations of occupational therapy with practical application. Key concepts that inform clinical reasoning will be integrated with the profession’s domain and process. Students will explore how various frames of reference apply to different client populations and practice settings while developing effective clinical reasoning skills within the framework of professional roles, ethical standards, and scope of practice.

This course explores the fundamental concepts of task, activity, and performance analysis. Students will learn essential techniques for grading and adapting tools, materials, and environments to enhance occupational performance across diverse populations. These skills will serve as a foundation for future OTA coursework. Additionally, students will apply the principles of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process when conducting activity analysis. Students will learn to document in alignment with reimbursement requirements, practice setting guidelines, and the occupational therapy process. Legal considerations related to documentation will also be examined. Additionally, students will develop entry-level proficiency in various documentation formats, both print and electronic.

This course examines typical and atypical human growth and development across the lifespan, focusing on physical, psychological, and cognitive domains. Emphasis is placed on the connection between development, health, and wellness in relation to occupational performance at all life stages. Students will also explore multicultural perspectives and the influence of environmental, sociological, socioeconomic, and other diversity factors on human development.

This course provides the student with the opportunity to recognize the use of models of practice and occupational therapy skills in practice settings under the supervision of qualified and credentialed practitioner(s). Level I Fieldwork provides students with opportunities to observe and participate in occupational therapy service delivery under the supervision of qualified personnel. The experience is designed to enhance understanding of the OT process, professional behaviors, documentation practices, and communication within clinical and community-based settings. Students apply foundational knowledge and begin developing clinical reasoning, observation, and reflective skills. Fieldwork consists of 40 hours of placement in selected settings.

This integrated lecture and lab course introduces students to the principles of movement as they relate to occupational performance using basic human biology principles. Students will review major body systems concepts and apply them to biomechanical function. Emphasis is placed on understanding the body's anatomical structures and the basic physics principles that enable functional (physiology) mobility and activity. Students will apply kinesiology concepts to manual muscle testing, range of motion assessment, and movement analysis.

This course examines the biological bases of behavior, learning and memory, cognition, motivation, and social processes in mental health practice, along with common psychological diagnoses and both traditional and emerging practice settings. Students will explore key approaches and treatment used in mental health care and their application within occupational therapy. Topics include the use of group interventions, selected assessments, and occupational performance-based treatment strategies. Emphasis will be placed on developing performance skills, particularly in areas such as emotion regulation and cognition.

This course explores the biological, psychological, and social models of physical health and wellness, emphasizing common diagnoses and pathologies encountered in occupational therapy (OT) practice. Students will be introduced to assessments used for various conditions, particularly those affecting the musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary systems. The course also covers tools and interventions commonly utilized in physical health and emerging practice settings, highlighting their integration with OT practice. Students will examine occupational therapy treatment approaches and performance-based interventions within the profession’s scope, roles, frames of reference, and practice guidelines.

This lecture and lab course provides students with a comprehensive "toolbox" of commonly used intervention strategies in occupational therapy practice. Emphasizing occupation both as a treatment method and a desired outcome, the course covers a variety of techniques designed to enhance client engagement. Students will explore preparatory activities for occupational participation, as well as strategies for client (re)training in activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), transfers, mobility, adaptive equipment use, neuromuscular function, and sensory perception to address diverse occupational needs.

In this course, students will explore the limitations and challenges of occupational engagement for individuals from birth to 21 years old. They will examine the role of the occupational therapy assistant (OTA) in pediatric settings and the overall function of occupational therapy within the field of pediatrics. Students will study common disabilities and diagnoses, understanding their impact on treatment across various areas of occupation in traditional, community-based, and emerging practice settings. The course will also cover treatment interventions typically used by the OTA in pediatric practice. Students will integrate occupation-based concepts of mental and physical health to develop occupational performance interventions for the pediatric population.

This course gives a comprehensive overview of academic frameworks and clinical applications. Students will integrate key aspects of the occupational therapy domain to assess client needs, develop occupation-based interventions, and critically evaluate their application of OT concepts. The course also introduces the foundational principles of physical agent modalities (PAMs) and other specialized interventions commonly used in practice, with opportunities to apply related techniques. Through hands-on scenarios, students will simulate real-world situations they may encounter during fieldwork and professional practice.

This course introduces occupational therapy assistant (OTA) students to the foundational concepts of management, scholarship, leadership, and professionalism. Students will develop an understanding of professional behaviors essential for success in fieldwork and future practice. Emphasis is placed on cultivating effective workplace skills and integrating them into both academic and professional settings. Additionally, students will explore the importance of advocating for the occupational therapy profession at the state and national levels and engaging in professional organizations. The scholarship component focuses on locating, interpreting, and understanding scholarly research, while the leadership and professionalism components enhance basic moral concepts and a survey of the ways in which these concepts operate in contexts. Applications are made to contemporary moral issues one might encounter in the work world or the student's field of study.

This fieldwork course provides the student with the opportunity to apply learned models of practice and occupational therapy skills in a practice setting under the supervision of qualified and credentialed occupational therapy practitioner(s). This fieldwork consists of 315 hours of placement in selected settings.

This fieldwork course provides the student with the opportunity to apply learned models of practice and occupational therapy skills in a practice setting under the supervision of qualified and credentialed occupational therapy practitioner(s). This fieldwork consists of 315 hours of placement in selected settings.

This capstone course is held on a weekly basis during OTA students’ Level II Fieldwork rotations. It will provide students with a valuable opportunity to synthesize, reflect on, and articulate their fieldwork education, develop their skills, and discuss how to make a meaningful contribution to the field of occupational therapy using their clinical experiences.