OTA 100    Introduction to Occupational Therapy    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course has been designed to provide the student with information needed to determine if a career in occupational therapy is a good fit. The student is introduced to the field of occupational therapy and the role of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. This course will explain occupational therapy and its history, the types of settings in which occupational therapy practitioners work, and how purposeful activity is used as a treatment modality. Aspects involved in being an occupational therapy practitioner, such as involvement in professional organizations, standards, regulations and ethics, are also discussed. An observation at an occupational therapy clinic is required.

Schedule: Other Term, Feb 09-Mar 29
Sa           09:00AM-03:20PM   LEC   A.Hoerl              SCC MAIN MOH 21      19490
Class meetings will be held on the following Saturdays: Feburary 9; March 1 and March 29, 2008.
On-Campus

OTA 110    Functional Biomechanics for the OTA    3 Units

Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and completion of BIOL 100, OTA 100, OTA 102, and AH 110 with grades of "C" or better and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in these four (4) courses. Completion of ENGRD 110 or eligibility for ENGRD 310 as determined by the reading assessment process for all applicants who do not have an AA Degree or higher.
Corequisite: OTA 111.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course covers components of human movement, including joint structure and function, muscle action, motor and reflex development, balance and sensory influence. Students will learn the importance of movement to function and occupational performance across the lifespan.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
T            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   N.Mariano            SCC MAIN MOH 21      24724
On-Campus

OTA 111    Functional Biomechanics Lab for the OTA    1 Unit

Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and completion of BIOL 100, OTA 100, OTA 102, and AH 110 with grades of "C" or better and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in these four (4) courses; completion of ENGRD 110 or eligibility for ENGRD 310 as determined by the reading assessment process for all applicants who do not have an AA Degree or higher.
Corequisite: OTA 110.
Advisory: AH 106.
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This course uses a laboratory problem solving approach in which students experience functional human movement across the lifespan. Through hands-on analysis of human movement students learn about biomechanical principles, muscle function, joint range of motion, the influence of motor and reflex development, balance, and sensory influences. Students also learn how to use proper body mechanics, and perform manual muscle testing, goniometry measurement, and biomechanical activity analysis.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
Th           06:00PM-09:05PM   LAB   N.Mariano            SCC MAIN MOH 21      24725
On-Campus

Th           06:00PM-09:05PM   LAB   P.Watters            SCC MAIN MOH 21      24725
On-Campus

OTA 120    Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice    3 Units

Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and completion of BIOL 100, OTA 100, OTA 102, and AH 110 with grades of "C" or better and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in these four (4) courses; completion of ENGRD 110 or eligibility for ENGRD 310 as determined by the reading assessment process for all applicants who do not have an AA Degree or higher.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: In this course, students learn the fundamental of practice in Occupational Therapy. Course content includes departmental operations, role delineation, supervision requirements, regulations and service management functions such as documentation, reimbursement, and quality assurance. Management of activitiy programs is examined. Professional attitudes and behaviors are emphasized.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
M            06:00PM-09:15PM   LEC   M.Steele             SCC MAIN MOH 21      24726
On-Campus

OTA 140    Theoretical Foundations of Physical Dysfunction    3 Units

Prerequisite: Completion of OTA 120 with a grade of "C" or better.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course will introduce the student to the neurological, orthopedic and medical disorders most commonly seen in physical disabilities. The course prepares the student to apply theoretical treatment approaches to enhance occupational performance of persons with these types of physical conditions.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
M            06:00PM-09:15PM   LEC   A.Hoerl              SCC MAIN MOH 31      24727
On-Campus

M            06:00PM-09:15PM   LEC   G.Almendarez         SCC MAIN MOH 31      24727
On-Campus

M            06:00PM-09:15PM   LEC   N.Mariano            SCC MAIN MOH 31      24727
On-Campus

OTA 141    Occupational Therapy Process in Physical Dysfunction    4 Units

Prerequisite: Completion of OTA 131 and 132 with grades of "C" or better.
Corequisite: OTA 142.
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: The course focuses on occupational therapy evaluation and treatment techniques for patients with orthopedic, neurological or medical conditions. Emphasis is made on the therapeutic use of activities and media to promote the occupational role and health of the individual across his or her life span.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
T            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   M.Steele             SCC MAIN MOH 31      24728
Th           06:00PM-09:05PM   LAB   M.Steele             SCC MAIN MOH 31      
On-Campus

OTA 142    Introduction to Clinical Practice in Physical Dysfunction    1 Unit

Prerequisite: Completion of OTA 131 and 132 with grades of "C" or better.
Corequisite: OTA 141.
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This course provides an opportunity for students to begin to integrate academic learning with clinical practice. Students are expected to function as participant observers in the clinical setting. Clinical practice experiences are structured around the assignments provided by the course instructors with emphasis on observation of patients/clients with a variety of physical diagnoses and degrees of disability; written and verbal communication; professional behavior; and individual/group participation with patients/clients. Students are encouraged to identify their own personal reactions and feelings in relation to the clinical situation; maintain a written log and use seminar time to discuss issues not addressed during the clinical experience.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
TBA          TBA               LAB   L.Beadles             TBA TBA             24730
On-Campus

OTA 161    Field Work Level II for the Occupational Therapy Assistant    6 Units

Prerequisite: OTA 121, 141, and 142 with grades of "C" or better.
Hours: 360 hours LAB
Description: This course concentrates on the application of knowledge and skills for the occupational therapy assistant student. The student is placed in a supervised fieldwork setting, which provides the student with the opportunity for carrying out professional responsibility with appropriate supervision and professional role modeling. Students complete 360 hours of supervised fieldwork in a facility working with clients/patients with physical and/or psychosocial dysfunction. Students will be placed in different fieldwork sites for Occupational Therapy Assistant 160 and Occupational Therapy Assistant 161 in order to be exposed to a broad variety of clinical settings. Regularly scheduled seminars with the academic instructor and peers, in which attendance is mandatory, are included as a part of the 360 hours.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 19-Mar 14
TBA          TBA               LAB   L.Beadles             TBA TBA             21650
On-Campus

OTA 295    Independent Studies in Occupational Therapy Assistant    1-3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Hours: 54 hours LEC

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
TBA          TBA               LEC   A.Hoerl               TBA TBA             25436
On-Campus