OTHA 1301 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
Introduction to the historical development and philosophy of the profession of occupational therapy. Emphasis on the roles and functions of the occupational therapy assistant in current health care environments including moral, legal, and ethical issues.
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; Admission to the Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Define occupational therapy.
2 - Identify the education, roles, and functions of occupational therapy personnel.
3 - Define health care terminology.
4 - Identify health care settings.
5 - Establish an understanding of the historical, philosophical and foundational knowledge of the profession of occupational therapy.
6 - Develop an initial understanding of the purpose of the occupational therapy assistant role in collaborating with patients, caregivers, certified occupational therapists and other professionals in treatment implementation.
7 - Develop a basic understanding of the ethical issues affecting occupational therapy practice.
8 - Identify personal values and understand the relationship those values have in interacting with others on both a personal and a professional level.
9 - Demonstrate basic interpersonal and group communication skills.
10 - Develop a basic understanding of environmental and cultural influences on health.
11 - Demonstrate effective use of medical terminology as part of the basic written and verbal communication skills necessary for occupational therapy assistants.
12 - Establish an understanding of the role of occupation on the continuum of wellness to illness for individuals, families, and society.
13 - Demonstrate skills relevant to the teaching-learning process in identifying client needs and accomplishing client objectives.
14 - Identify, describe and apply theories and frames of reference underlying the profession of occupational therapy.
15 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of developmental theorists throughout the lifespan.
16 - Students will be able to assess and report on their strengths, preferences, and college and career success attributes.
17 - Students will be able to identify, describe, and utilize campus support services, systems, and student life opportunities.
18 - Students will be able to use financial literacy knowledge and skills to create a personal money management plan for college success.
19 - Students will be able to formulate educational and career goals and apply strategies to advance their goals and college performance.
20 - Students will be able to create an academic plan and identify the requirements for successful completion of their academic plan.
21 - Students will be able to establish collegial relationships with LSCS faculty, staff, and peers.