2019-2020 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

OTHA 2461 - Clinical - Occupational Therapy Assistant


Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - External: 20
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  
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry 2 - Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/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’ 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 26 - Transfer skills and knowledge gained form previous clinical experience and apply those skills and knowledge to diverse settings and treatment populations 27 - Generalize information and experiences from one clinical setting to another in demonstration of entry-level skills and behaviors 28 - Expand and build upon knowledge acquired from one clinical setting to another 29 - Demonstrate skills and abilities that function in accordance with AOTA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for entry level clinicians