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TITLE OF COURSE: |
Assessment of Component Skills in Occupations |
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PREFIX/NUMBER: |
OTA 121 |
CREDIT HOURS: |
4 (2L, 3LBV) |
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PREREQUISITE: |
BIO 106 and OTA 105 |
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RESOURCES NEEDED: |
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TEXT: |
Kinetic Anatomy, by Robert S. Behnke
Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant, Mary Beth Early
Module available online
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SUPPLIES: |
Colored pencils
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
Through study, discussion, and observation/participation the student will: 1) Perform basic manual muscle tests; 2) Perform range of motion assessments; 3) Safely perform simulated patient transfers; 4) Use safe body mechanics in all activities; and 5) Analyze occupations in terms that facilitate understanding of assessments and communication with other health professionals, clients and significant others.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES: |
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By the end of the course, students will |
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Analyze occupations, breaking them down into component parts, steps and terms. (Units 1-4) |
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Know when and how to find and use informational resources. (All Units) |
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Understand the need for and use of compensatory strategies when desired life tasks cannot be performed. Units 1, 5, 6, 7) |
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Demonstrate proper body mechanics required in lifting, carrying, reaching and transferring patients from chair to bed, bed to chair and in bed. (Unit 5) |
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Analyze a specific portion of an occupation using pre-established criteria as an individual and as a group learning activity. (Unit 5) |
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Practice gathering and sharing data for screening and evaluation in the areas of range of motion assessment, manual muscle testing and the use of occupation for the purpose of assessment. (Units 6-7) |
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Demonstrate beginning abilities to educate and train the client/family/significant others to facilitate patient skills in performance areas, prevention, health maintenance and safety. (Unit 5) |
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Exhibit proper safety techniques to protect the student and patient while lifting and transferring. (Unit 5)
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EVALUATION PROCEDURES: |
POINTS |
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Labs |
Units 1-4 - 3 points each |
33 |
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Units 5,6,7 – 3 points each |
15 |
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*Late labs -1 point each day whether you are absent or not. Send them with someone. |
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Exam 1 |
Unit I & II
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100 |
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Ø As per OTA policies-you will not have the option of taking an exam late if you do not call in prior to the exam time. All exams must be made up within one week or you will take a “0”. No student exams will be handed back until every student enrolled has taken the exam or received a “0”.
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Quizzes (2) |
Unit I & II (20 points each) |
40 |
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Ø See above – same applies to quizzes as does exams. |
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Quiz |
Unit III ‑ Lab 4 & 5 |
40 |
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Quiz |
Unit III - Lab 6 & 7 |
40 |
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Exam 2 |
Unit III |
100 |
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Quiz |
Unit IV - Lab 8 & 9 |
40 |
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Quiz |
Unit IV – lab 10 |
20 |
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Exam 3 |
Unit IV |
100 |
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Practical Exam |
Unit V |
30 |
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Practical Exam |
Unit VI |
30 |
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Practical Exam |
Unit VII |
30 |
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All students must pass the competencies in each of the above units V-VII, in order to pass the entire class. You can not receive points back on the practical exam after the first try, but you can have a second chance at passing the competency of transfers, ROM and muscle testing. This must be completed by the end of the semester. Students who do not pass the competencies will receive a maximum of a “D” in the class. |
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Final Exam |
Unit V through VII |
100 |
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TOTAL |
718 |
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Grade |
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A 93-100% |
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B 85-92% |
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C 77-84% |
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D 69-76% |
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F 0-68% |
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Special Remarks: |
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Student must receive a "C" or better prior to receiving credit in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. OTA program students may only repeat (1) OTA core curriculum course. If another D, F or W occur in the OTA core classes the student may be dismissed from the OTA Program. A student is eligible to reapply for readmission into the program under the Chair /Advisory board discretion. |
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***REMEMBER HELP IS AVAILABLE – BUT YOU MUST ASK FOR IT!***
And don’t wait until the last minute when the person who would help you is busy and then blame it on them!
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COURSE OUTLINE |
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Unit I |
Course Introduction |
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Course Syllabus – groups assigned |
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Overview of terminology for component analysis |
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¨ Student will work individually and with a group to complete labs. Budget your time – if you work slowly individually or with a group – start early at home. You will also need to use the resources in the lab efficiently and as a group. You will have a lab outline and be expected to look up information from resources in the lab and your anatomy text before asking for guidance on where to find the answers.
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Unit II |
Performance of observation and core stability |
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Terminology |
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Basic components |
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C. |
Breathing and vital capacity
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Unit III |
Performance involving Manipulation |
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Terminology |
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B. |
Basic components
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Unit IV |
Performance of ambulation |
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Terminology |
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B. |
Basic Components |
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¨ Your analysis paper incorporates all the information you have learned to this point. Organize your labs and information for easy access.
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Unit V |
Body Mechanics-Transferring Techniques |
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Balance |
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Standing Alignment |
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Posture |
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D. |
Proper Body Mechanics of: Walking, Sitting, Stooping, Reaching, Lifting, Carrying |
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