OTA 101 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy

 
Description
This is an introduction to occupational therapy and the role of the occupational therapy assistant in health care. Topics include history and philosophy, theories of practice, definition of the profession, disability groups treated, treatment settings, terminology used and modalities employed. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Define occupational therapy, related philosophies, theories, ethics, functions and goals.
2. Explain the concept of service delivery and the implications for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in various practice settings.
3. Identify the roles of occupational therapy practitioners, their credentialing, educational and supervisory requirements.
4. Explain the Occupational Therapy (OT) process, clinical reasoning, therapeutic use of self, and OT Domain and Framework in OT service delivery.
5. Describe the moral and ethical importance of maintaining confidentiality in all patient/client situations.
6. Complete a 24-hour volunteer work experience, including the required volunteer work assignments.
7. Explain the importance of utilizing proper universal standards and material safety within health care environments.
8. Perform the basic techniques and procedures for selected lab activities in a satisfactory and safe manner.
9. Identify significant individuals and events that aided in the development of the OT profession.
10. Discuss the importance of cultural competency in various occupational therapy practice settings.

1. Medical abbreviations
2. Medical terminology
3. Portfolio
4. Vital signs
5. Occupational profile
6. Treatment team
7. Confidentiality
8. Americans with Disabilities Act
9. Wheelchair safety
10. Ethics (OT and CCAC/ALH)
11. Various lab projects
12. Activity analysis
13. OT history
14. OT supervision
15. Cultural diversity
16. Documentation
17. American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT) article critique
18. Professionalism
19. Therapeutic use of self
20. Therapeutic games  
21. Learning styles
22. Frames of reference
23. OT roles and credentialing
24. Interview techniques
25. Professional development
26. Scientific-based decisions

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Culture Society & Citzenship

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