1.

TITLE OF COURSE:

Introduction to Occupational Therapy

PREFIX/NUMBER:

OTA 100

CREDIT HOURS:

3

2.

PREREQUISITE:

None

3.

RESOURCES NEEDED:

TEXT:

Introduction to Occupational Therapy by Hussey, Sabonis-Chafee, & O'Brien; Third Edition

4.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Covers through study, discussion, and observation/participation, the investigation of a career choice in Occupational Therapy; description of man’s need for self-care, productivity and leisure; description of the history and philosophy of Occupational Therapy; description of the differences between health, illness, and wellness; identification of the roles, responsibilities and relationships of health care professionals; discussion of ethics and the legal implications of health care, and exploration and discussion of basic sociological issues in health care.

5.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the course, students will

A.

Define occupational therapy and discuss its role and function within the community.

B.

Identify the differences between an Occupational Therapy Assistant and an Occupational Therapist.

C.

List the major landmarks in the history and philosophy of occupational therapy and their importance to the profession.

D.

Describe the differences between occupation, activity, and purposeful activity.

E.

Describe man's need for self-care, productivity, and leisure.

F.

Compare and contrast the roles and functions of occupational therapy within various settings.

G.

Describe the differences between health, illness, and wellness and discuss the importance of occupation to promote health and prevent injury and disease.

H.

Identify the roles, responsibilities, relationships, and collaboration with health care professionals.

I.

Discuss patient rights, ethics and the legal implications of health care including issues of diversity.

J.

Identify ways in which the student may incorporate multicultural and community influences into treatment

K.

Explore professional journals and resources as a resource for research and eventual practice decisions

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Policies

A.

Academic Dishonesty:

Within the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, Academic Dishonesty is defined as:

1.

Cheating:

intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information or study aids in any academic exercise.  The term academic exercise includes all forms of work submitted for credit or hours.

2.

Fabrication:

intentional and unauthorized falsification or invention of any information or citation in an academic exercise.

3.

Facilitating academic dishonesty:

intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help another to violate a provision of the College code of academic integrity

4.

Plagiarism:

the deliberate adoption or reproduction of ideas or words or statements of another person as one's own without acknowledgment.

If a student, enrolled in an Occupational Therapy Assistant Program course, is found to have violated the Student Code of Conduct, they will receive a zero for that test or assignment/test.  If the academic dishonesty occurs in a course with a clinical component, they will receive a grade of "F" for the class.  When a student is suspected of academic dishonesty, the instructor is required to approach the student with their suspicions and forward the Academic Dishonesty Form and documentation to the College Discipline Officer.

B.

Attendance Policy:

The attendance policy of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will be the same as PCC's with the following exceptions:

1.

If a student knows that they will be absent or late for a scheduled appointment and does not call the clinician prior to their appointment time, they will be dropped from that fieldwork placement.  Make up assignments will be at the convenience of the Program Director and availability of clinical sites.  Continued absences or tardiness to fieldwork centers will result in a failing grade for that course.

2.

Some experiential learning courses within the O.T.A. program may have attendance policies other than the PCC policy.  If these policies exist, they will be explained the first day of class by the course instructor

C.

Policy Regarding Late Assignments:

All tests will be administered on the scheduled dates.  If you are unable to attend class on the scheduled test day, prior notification is essential.  Excused absences are illnesses and emergency situations.  If the absence is excused, a makeup test will be scheduled without any point reduction.

All assignments are due on the day noted on the class schedule.  If the assignment is not received, there will be a 5% point deduction for the first day and 1% point deduction for each additional day that the assignment is late.

Late assignments will not be accepted one week after their due date unless there is a prior agreement with the course instructor.

D.

Extra Credit Policy:

Extra credit work to improve a grade will be up to the discretion of the instructor.  The amount of credit and assignment will be decided upon by the instructor.  Any extra credit work will have to be completed before final week of that semester and must be offered to all students in the class.

E.

Tutoring:

Tutoring services are available for any student who qualifies.  The student must initiate the request for the tutoring service by visiting the counseling offices of student services.  If you feel the need for a tutor, it is your responsibility to consult with the course instructor or your advisor regarding this matter.

6.

EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

POINTS

Learning Log Assignments (x 5)

50

75

3 papers on OT Speakers (25 points ea.)

75

Test over Units I, II, & III 

100

Test over Units II, V, VI, & VII

100

100

TOTAL

500

          Grade Scale:

Letter Grade

93

-

100%

       A

85

-

92%

       B

77

-

84%

       C

69

-

76%

       D

0

-

68%

       F

Special Remarks:

A student must receive a grade of "C" of better in order to receive credit in the occupational therapy assistant program.

7.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Unit 1