OTHA 2360 - Clinical - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - External: 15
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. CIP Code: 51.0803
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

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.
Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, communicating in the applicable language of the occupation and the business or industry.
Effectively use available sources for collecting evaluation data relevant to client.
Demonstrate effective interviewing skills in a treatment setting.
Demonstrate effective observation skills in a treatment setting.
Demonstrate skills in administration of assigned evaluation procedures.
Demonstrate skills in program development based on short-term and long-term goal
Effectively integrate client goals with program planning.
Effectively select media and techniques that reflect the treatment program.
Demonstrate ability to effectively utilize group process skills.
Effectively identify and report the need for program change.
Demonstrate skills in identifying and incorporating cultural and environmental contexts into treatment programs.
Demonstrate skills in developing client rapport.
Demonstrate ability to identify and attend to client safety needs.
Demonstrate ability to respond to client needs and behaviors in a therapeutic manner.
Demonstrate skills in orienting clients and family members to the nature and purpose of the occupational therapy program.
Effectively communicate with supervisor and other professionals regarding client treatment goals.
Effectively maintain accurate written records and reports.
Demonstrate effective time management skills.
Demonstrate effective organizational skills in regard to the treatment and office areas.
Demonstrate ability to seek out learning opportunities.
Effectively modify behaviors in response to supervisory feedback.
Demonstrate skills in respecting clients’ right to confidentiality, privacy, and choice.
Demonstrate appropriate skills and judgment in management of personal and professional problems.
Effectively adhere to the policies and procedures of the facility.