2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College
2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College
2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College
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ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 241<br />
OTA 117—Neurological Theory and Treatment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits<br />
Student will review basic neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and learn pathologies commonly<br />
seen in OT. Students will apply treatment principles in lab. Sp<br />
3 hours lecture—3 hours laboratory<br />
OTA 209—Theory and Treatment of PAMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
This course will familiarize students with commonly used electrical stimulation, thermal and<br />
mechanical agents. The student will learn theory and application as well as how to integrate<br />
these PAMs into occupational therapy intervention plans. Use of PAMs as an adjunct to therapy<br />
or in preparation for purposeful activity will be addressed. (This is an OTA elective course<br />
and does not count toward degree requirements.) F, Sp<br />
3 hours lecture/lab combination<br />
OTA 210—Theory and Treatment of Physical Dysfunction . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Credits<br />
The student will learn about physical pathologies and disabilities commonly seen in occupational<br />
therapy as well as current treatment techniques and methods. Treatment applications and<br />
rationale will be explored in lecture and laboratory with simulated treatment practice. F<br />
4 hours lecture—3 hours laboratory/week<br />
OTA 212—Occupational Therapy Practice Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits<br />
Basic knowledge of the responsibilities of an OT department and in the health care setting.<br />
Planning and management of activity service is included. Current topics and issues in OT practice<br />
as well as the changing role from student to employee are explored. F<br />
2 hours lecture/semester<br />
OTA 213—Clinical Application of Electrical and Thermal Modalities1 Credit<br />
Supervised clinical application of various physical agent modalities in approved setting.<br />
Minimum of 15 patient treatments. (This is an OTA elective course and does not count toward<br />
degree requirements.) (Prerequisite or corequisite: OTA 209) F, Sp<br />
OTA 216—Pediatric Theory and Treatment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Credits<br />
Descriptions of commonly treated disorders in children and developmentally disabled individuals.<br />
Occupational therapy treatment techniques, rationale and application are presented.<br />
Laboratory experience will include basic treatment skills and simulated treatment practice<br />
using purposeful activities. F<br />
4 hours lecture—3 hours laboratory<br />
OTA 217—Level I Physical Disability Fieldwork. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits<br />
Students will participate in occupational therapy treatment of clients with physical dysfunctions<br />
in clinical setting. F<br />
15 hours lecture—40 hours clinical fieldwork<br />
OTA 221—Life Development Fieldwork II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Credits<br />
Supervised fieldwork in an approved mental health, community, educational, early intervention,<br />
work hardening, or other appropriate setting. Spring or summer, 8 weeks, full time.<br />
(Prerequisite: All required coursework must be completed.) Sp or Su<br />
320 total hours<br />
OTA 226—Medically Based Fieldwork II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Credits<br />
Supervised fieldwork in an approved medically based setting. (Prerequisite: all required<br />
coursework must be completed.) Spring, eight weeks, full time.<br />
320 total hours<br />
Opticianry<br />
OPT 101—Introduction to Opticianry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits<br />
A general overview of the field of Opticianry, intended to provide the student with a broad base<br />
for more advanced study. Included is the history of Opticianry, the visual sense, basic geometric<br />
optics, normal and abnormal vision, lens theory and design, frame design and principles of<br />
decentration, government regulations and licensure, as well as an introduction to the ophthalmic<br />
dispensing clinic.<br />
4 hours lecture—3 hours clinic<br />
Course Descriptions