2018-2019 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

OTHA 2460 - Clinical - Occupational Therapy Assistant


4 Credits (20 hrs. ext.) A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; successful completion of OTHA 1319 , OTHA 1241 OTHA 1253 OTHA 2335 , and OTHA 2166  
Course Outcomes
1 - Apply theory/concepts/skills involving specialized materials/equipment/procedures/regulations/laws/interactions w/in & among political/economic/environmental/social/legal systems associated w/ the particular occupation & the business/industry.
2 - Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, communicating in the applicable language of the occupation and the business or industry.
3 - Effectively use available sources for collecting evaluation data relevant to client.
4 - Demonstrate effective interviewing skills in a treatment setting.
5 - Demonstrate effective observation skills in a treatment setting.
6 - Demonstrate skills in administration of assigned evaluation procedures.
7 - Demonstrate skills in program development based on short-term and long-term goals.
8 - Effectively integrate client goals with program planning.
9 - Effectively select media and techniques that reflect the treatment program.
10 - Demonstrate ability to effectively utilize group process skills.
11 - Effectively identify and report the need for program change.
12 - Demonstrate skills in identifying and incorporating cultural and environmental contexts into treatment programs.
13 - Demonstrate skills in developing client rapport.
14 - Demonstrate ability to identify and attend to client safety needs.
15 - Demonstrate ability to respond to client needs and behaviors in a therapeutic manner.
16 - Demonstrate skills in orienting clients and family members to the nature and purpose of the occupational therapy program.
17 - Effectively communicate with supervisor and other professionals regarding client treatment goals.
18 - Effectively maintain accurate written records and reports.
19 - Demonstrate effective time management skills.
20 - Demonstrate effective organizational skills in regard to the treatment and office areas.
21 - Demonstrate ability to seek out learning opportunities.
22 - Effectively modify behaviors in response to supervisory feedback.
23 - Demonstrate skills in respecting clients~~apos~~ right to confidentiality, privacy, and choice.
24 - Demonstrate appropriate skills and judgment in management of personal and professional problems.
25 - Effectively adhere to the policies and procedures of the facility.