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Course Listings 2020-2021 OTA205 Lab 0.5 Credits 2.5 Periods Fieldwork: Geriatric Introductory level clinical fieldwork experience with a geriatric population. Application of learning with focus on exhibiting professional behavior, professional communication, clinical observation skills, and implementation of selected geriatric treatment strategies and modifications. Prerequisites: Admission to the Occupational Therapy Assistant program and a grade of C or better in OTA157. Corequisites: OTA207. OTA207 Lec 3 Credits Lec 2 Periods / Lab 0 Credits Lab 3 Periods Occupational Therapy Assistant in Geriatrics Impact of aging on occupational performance. Physical, sensory, and cognitive changes associated with aging. Social, psychological, and cultural impact on aging. Common and emerging contexts of service provision. Focus on synthesizing learning and implementing treatment techniques with aging population. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in OTA157. OTA215 Lab 0.5 Credits 2.5 Periods Fieldwork: Pediatric I Introductory-level fieldwork experience in a pediatric context. Emphasis on demonstrating professional behavior, professional communication, clinical observation skills, selecting age-appropriate therapeutic activities, and applying therapeutic use of self with a culturally diverse pediatric client population. Prerequisites: Admission to the Occupational Therapy Assistant program and a grade of C or better in OTA157. Corequisites: OTA217. OTA217 Lec 3 Credits Lec 2 Periods / Lab 0 Credits Lab 3 Periods Occupational Therapy Assistant in Pediatrics Distinguishes between typical and atypical pediatric development. Common pediatric health conditions of infants, children, and adolescents. Occupational therapy practice models, theories, and delivery contexts found in pediatrics. Focus on synthesizing prior learning and specific pediatric treatment activities to develop pediatric treatment plans. Prerequisites: Admission to the Occupational Therapy Assistant program and a grade of C or better in OTA157. OTA234 Lecture 2 Credits 2 Periods Occupational Therapy Assistant Professional Standards Preparation for transition into level 2 fieldwork. Focus on supervisory structures, professional ethics, legislative issues, licensure requirements, evidence based practice, and reimbursement systems. Topics include program planning, marketing, quality assurance. Assessment of personal and professional competencies during resume and portfolio development. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in OTA157. OTA255 Lab 4 Credits 21 Periods 346