Occupational Therapy Course Descriptions
OT-439 OTA Re-entry to OT Practice
Didactic and fieldwork experiences to support the occupational therapy assistant who has been out of practice for three or more years, to re-enter practice and regain an Oregon license to practice. Course provides information on, and application of, current OT theory, practice, terminology, and evidence-based practice, and includes a 40 hour supervised fieldwork experience. May be repeated once for credit. Pass/No Pass. 2 credits.
Credits: 2.00
OT-456 Individual Study in OT
A method of learning and plan for evaluation must be filed and approved before registration for individual study course work is allowed. Elective.
Credits: 0.00
OT-400 Foundations of Occupation & Occ Therapy
Exploration and study of human occupation, examining the relationship between a person's engagement in occupation and his or her well-being. Includes overview of OT history, philosophy, use of theory to guide practice, and understanding of the role occupation plays in the delivery of OT services. 4 hours.
Credits: 4.00
OT-407 OT Process with Younger Children
Evaluation and intervention with younger children through age 10. Includes focus on childhood development, including neuroanatomical and neurophysiological client factors and application to provide OT services that promote children's abilities to participate in daily life activities. 5 hours.
Credits: 5.00
OT-416 Occupational Analysis
Focuses on exploring a wide array of occupations (ADL, IADL, education, work, play, leisure, social participation) and developing skills to analyze the person-environment-occupation interaction, as well as the therapeutic communication and interview skills needed to collaboratively assess occupational performance. (3 lecture, 1 lab credits) 4 credits.
Credits: 4.00
OT-418 Scholarship & Evidence-Based Practice I
Focuses on developing and appreciation for, and skills in, professional writing and presentations. Includes overview of quantitative and qualitative research methods to support ability to implement evidence-based practice in an integrated practice, and skills for referencing disease conditions. 4 credits.
Credits: 4.00
OT-419 Sem I: The Profession of OT
Focus on understanding and development of attributes to support what it means to be a professional and professional graduate student as an evolving OT practitioner, with an exploration of ethics in the profession. 1 credit.
Credits: 1.00
OT-422 Level I-A Fieldwork
Fieldwork experience in different settings in which OT practitioners provide services, primarily to observe and appreciate the diversity of approaches used by OT practitioners. Includes seminar to reflect on experience. Pass/No Pass. 3 hours.
Credits: 3.00
OT-423 Level I-C Fieldwork
Fieldwork experience in select settings in which primarily psychosocial services are provided, to apply theories and techniques to practice in assessment and individual and group interventions. Includes seminar sessions to reflect on experience. Pass/No Pass. 1 hour.
Credits: 1.00
OT-432 Therapeutic Appr for Client Ctrd Practic
Exploration of, and skill development with, therapeutic methods to enhance collaborative process during evaluation and intervention, advanced occupational analysis and adaptation of person-environment-occupation interaction. Includes a major focus on developing/implementing therapeutic OT groups. (3 lecture 1 lab credits) 4 credits.
Credits: 4.00
OT-433 OT Process With Older Children and Adol
Evaluation and intervention to promote participation in daily life for older children and adolescents. Includes understanding and application of human development and OT frames of reference to guide OT process. 3 hours.
Credits: 3.00
OT-434 OT Process Adults:Psychosoc Challenge
Evaluation and intervention to promote participation in daily life for adults experiencing psychosocial conditions. Includes understanding and application of frames of reference to address psychosocial issues affecting participation in occupations and in society. 4 hours.
Credits: 4.00
OT-435 OT Process Adults: Physical Challenges
Evaluation and intervention to promote participation in daily life for adults experiencing physical conditions. Includes focus on understanding human movement and development through anatomy and kinesiology content, with application in context of promoting ability to engage in daily life activities. 4 hours.
Credits: 4.00
OT-436 Seminar II: Leadership & Service
Exploration of OT practitioners' roles and responsibilities, particularly in regard to leadership and service to society and development of clinical reasoning. 1 credit.
Credits: 1.00
OT-437 Std Assessments in Client-Centered OT
Skill development to select, appraise, administer and interpret standardized assessments commonly used in OT settings for persons across the lifespan. Includes in-depth exploration of psychometric properties and application to evidence-based practice. 3 hours.
Credits: 3.00
OT-438 Occ/Adap People Experiencing Disability
In-depth exploration of the relationship between occupation and adaptation, focusing on the personal stories of people who experience a disability in today's society. Includes an exploration of the social construct of disability. 3 hours.
Credits: 3.00
OT-522 Level I-B Fieldwork
Fieldwork experience in settings which adults experience occupational challenges secondary to physical and mental health conditions. Pass/No Pass. 2 credits.
Credits: 2.00
OT-523 Level I-B Fieldwork Seminar
Reflection and integration of fieldwork experience with academic coursework, designed to further explore and understand the multiple roles of occupational therapy practitioners within current practice settings and the development of clinical reasoning. Taken concurrently with Fieldwork Level IB. Pass/No Pass. 1 hour.
Credits: 1.00
OT-530 OT Process With Older Adults
Evaluation and intervention to promote participation in daily life for older adults. Includes understanding of lifespan development, focusing on how the aging process affects participation in daily roles and occupations, and application of health and wellness promotion for older adults. 4 hours.
Credits: 4.00
OT-531 OT Process With Adults: Neurological
Evaluation and intervention to promote participation in daily life for adults experiencing neurological conditions. Includes further exploration and application of neurological sciences and incorporating principles of motor learning and neurorehabilitation. 4 hours.
Credits: 4.00
OT-532 Management of OT Services
Basic introduction to the principles of development, delivery, and management of OT services and personnel in the context of current health care systems, focusing on factors and methods to develop and manage innovative OT services. 3 hours.
Credits: 3.00
OT-533 Scholarship Evidence Based Practice II
Application of evidence-based practice principles to effectively analyze and synthesize professional literature to identify best-practice. Additional concentration on enhancing abilities to produce scholarly publications. 3 hours.
Credits: 3.00
OT-552 Spanish & Culture for Health Prof I
This course will develop the skills needed to understand and communicate in spoken and written Spanish on a beginning level within the medical setting. In addition, the course will help the student gain a valuable understanding of basic cultural issues related to Spanish-speaking patients of relevance in medical settings. 3 hours
Credits: 3.00
OT-610 Tutorials/Independent Study
Focused study in OT practice areas of interest. Pass/No Pass. 2 hours.
Credits: 2.00
OT-621 Level IIA Fieldwork
Ten week continuation of IB Fieldwork experience in a program in which people seek services when occupational dysfunction occurs. Taken concurrently with OT 503. 10 credits. Pass/No Pass
Credits: 10.00
OT-622 Level IIB Fieldwork
Ten week, full time experience in programs in which people seek services when occupational dysfunction occurs. (taken during summer) Prerequisites: successful completion of second year coursework. 10 credits.
Credits: 10.00
OT-623 Level II-C Fieldwork
Ten week, full time experience in programs in which people seek services when occupational dysfunction occurs. Regular meetings of fieldwork seminars are included that address analysis of critical reasoning process utilized in the provision of services during fieldwork. Prerequisite: OT 621. Pass/No Pass. 10 hours.
Credits: 10.00
OT-624 Fieldwork IIB Seminar I
Analysis of critical reasoning process used in the provision of services during OT 622. Taken concurrently with OT 622. 1 credit. P/NP.
Credits: 1.00
OT-627 Fieldwork IIC Seminar
Analysis of critical reasoning process used in the provision of services during OT 623. Taken concurrently with OT 623. 1 credit. P/NP.
Credits: 1.00
OT-628 Seminar III: Fieldwork Preparation
Preparation for the transition from academic coursework to full-time Level II fieldwork education, focusing on critical reasoning skills and professional responsibilities. Pass/No Pass. 1 hour.
Credits: 1.00
OT-629 Fieldwork II-A Seminar
Integration of academic coursework with fieldwork practice, focusing on clinical reasoning skills during fieldwork experience. Taken concurrently with Level II-A Fieldwork. Pass/No Pass. 1 hour.
Credits: 1.00
OT-630 Advanced OT Process With Children
Evaluation and intervention with children, applying evidence-based clinical reasoning using various frames of reference with emphasis on the role of family in supporting children's occupational development and participation. 3 hours.
Credits: 3.00
OT-631 Seminar IV: The Reflective Practitioner
Reflection on previous fieldwork experiences to promote best practice in future fieldwork and practice settings. 1 credit.
Credits: 1.00
OT-632 Evidence Based Practice Current Settings
Application of an evidence-based approach to case studies based on students' experiences during their previous Level II fieldwork rotations. 3 hours.
Credits: 3.00
OT-633 Enacting Innovative Practice
Collaboration between students, faculty, and community practitioners to create and implement an innovative OT project in the community. Pass/No Pass. 4 hours.
Credits: 4.00
OT-634 Advanced Topics in Occupational Therapy
A series of sessions focusing on specialty skills for selected practice areas (e.g., neurorehabilitation, ergonomics, psychiatric rehabilitation, school-based practice, hand therapy, sensory processing). Pass/No Pass. 3 hours.
Credits: 3.00
OT-635 Visionary OT Program Development
Application of program development principles and methods to explore, envision, and propose creative models of OT services within various community settings. 3 hours.
Credits: 3.00
OT-639 OT Re-entry to OT Practice
Didactic and fieldwork experiences to support the occupational therapist who has been out of practice for three or more years, to re-enter practice and regain an Oregon license to practice. Course provides information on, and application of, current OT theory, practice, terminology, and evidence-based practice, and includes a 40 hour supervised fieldwork experience. May be repeated once for credit. Pass/No Pass. 2 credits.
Credits: 2.00
OT-650 Level IID Elective Fieldwork
Optional fieldwork in which student arranges special mentorship and experience in specialized setting or area in which student seeks additional fieldwork education. Additional fee required. Pass/No Pass. 2 credits. (repeatable for maximum of 4 credits).
Credits: 2.00
OT-656 Independent Study
Intended for advanced independent study work. A method of learning and plan for evaluation must be filed and approved before registration for individual study course work is allowed. Elective. 1-12 credits.
Credits: 1.00