1999-2000 - The University of Scranton

OT 460 Staff
Occupational Therapy 3 credits
Practice III: Physical Rehabilitation
(Prerequisites: PT 256, OT 275; co-requisite:
OT 451) An overview of theoretical
frames of reference, evaluation, and treatment-intervention
strategies used to
enhance the function of individuals with
major physical disabilities. Emphasis
placed on the neurodevelopmental, biomechanical
and rehabilitative approaches.
Methods of observation, assessment, and
treatment techniques are introduced and
practiced in lab simulations and field trips
to area facilities. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours
lab/week.
OT 461 Prof. Waskiewicz
(D)Occupational Therapy 3 credits
Practice IV: Geriatrics
(Prerequisites: OT 460, OT 480) An
overview of theoretical frames of reference,
evaluation and treatment intervention
strategies used to enhance the function of
the elderly. Emphasis placed on understanding
the bio-psycho-social changes,
characteristics and needs of older persons.
Methods of observation, assessment, and
treatment approaches are introduced and
practiced in lab simulations and field trips
to area facilities. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours
lab/week.
OT 475 Staff
Advanced Therapeutic 3 credits
Techniques
(Prerequisites: OT 451, OT 460) Advanced
theoretical concepts and treatment applications
designed to provide exposure to the
most current areas of focus in practice. The
approaches reviewed may include neurodevelopmental
treatment, sensory integration,
joint mobilization, industrial medicine,
adaptive seating and assistive technology.
2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab/week.
OT 480 Staff
Occupational Therapy Level I 1 credit
Clinical – III: Physical Rehabilitation
(Prerequisites: OT 381, OT 451, OT 460)
Directed observation and supervised participation
in the occupational-therapy process
287
in a physical rehabilitation setting.
Emphasis on the integration of theory and
practice. Intersession, 2 weeks, full-time.
OT 481 Prof. Waskiewicz
OT Level II Internship – I: 6 credits
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
(Prerequisites: completion of all academic
coursework) Full-time, supervised, Level
II clinical experience in the area of psychosocial
rehabilitation. In order to be eligible
for the national-certification examination
for Occupational Therapist
Registered, the student must achieve at
least the minimum scores on the AOTA
Fieldwork Evaluation. Summer or fall, 12
weeks minimum, full-time.
OT 482 Prof. Waskiewicz
OT Level II Internship – II: 6 credits
Physical Rehabilitation
(Prerequisites: completion of all academic
coursework) Full-time, supervised, Level
II clinical experience in the area of physical
rehabilitation. In order to be eligible to
sit for the national-certification examination
for Occupational Therapist Registered,
the student must achieve at least the minimum
scores on the AOTA Fieldwork
Evaluation. Summer or fall, 12 weeks
minimum, full-time.
OT 483 Staff
OT Level II Internship – III: 4-6 credits
Specialty (optional)
(Prerequisites: OT 481, OT 482) Full-time,
supervised, Level II clinical experience in
a specialty area of practice. Spring, 8-12
weeks, full-time.
OT 493 Prof. Reinson
Research Methods in 3 credits
Occupational Therapy
(Prerequisite: PSYC 210; co-requisites: OT
451, OT 460) An introduction to research
design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation
of findings. Emphasis placed on
critical review of occupational-therapy
research studies, application to clinical
practice, quantitative, and qualitative methods.
Concepts are integrated through the
preparation of a research proposal. 3 hours
lecture/week.