Areas Of Study - Lake Area Technical Institute

OTA 100 INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
This course will present the philosophical base, history and
development of the occupational therapy profession. The
scope of practice, frames of reference, and role delineation
will be explored. The teaching/learning process will be
examined as well as laws affecting the profession. Other
professional disciplines will be discussed and use of uniform
terminology will be emphasized. 3 credits
OTA 105 ACTIVITY ANALYSIS
Activities that are utilized as treatment techniques and
are analyzed using current activity analysis techniques.
Introduction to adaptation and gradation for therapeutic
use of activities is also addressed. 3 cred its
OTA 111 KINESIOLOGY/NEUROLOGY FOR
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
This course addresses basic kinesiological and neurological
principles related to normal movement, and the importance
of using exercise as an adjunct to treatment. 5 cred its
OTA 120 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: PRENATAL
THROUGH ADOLESCENCE
This course will present theories of normal physical, cognitive
and emotional development for the birth through adolescent
population. Cultural, ethnic and socioeconomical diversity
will be introduced. 2 credits
OTA 125 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY APPLICATION I -
PEDIATRIC PRACTICE
A basic education in the understanding of clinical theories
and techniques used by Occupational Therapy with the
pediatric through adolescent population. The OT process
will be emphasized. Basic documentation, client settings
and common diagnoses will be addressed. 4 cred its
OTA 131 ADAPTATIONS FOR DAILY TASKS
This course will teach students remediation of work, leisure
and self-care activities through the use of adaptation and
gradation. Basic clinical documentation of these techniques
will be emphasized. 3 credits
OTA 133 DOCUMENTATION FOR THE OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY ASSISTANT
Covers documentation skills expected from an Occupational
Therapy Assistant. Will address documentation skills
including introducing the concept of observation versus
agreement. SOAP Note documentation by Medicare B
guidelines will be emphasized. Treatment Planning will also
be introduced. 1 credit
OTA 135 DYNAMICS OF INTERACTION
This course will address the principles of group dynamics
and interpersonal skills used with groups. The fundamentals
of therapeutic communication techniques and observation
skill will be emphasized. 2 1/2 credits
OTA 140 ETHICS AND
ISSUES IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
This course focuses on ethical and other important issues
facing the occupational therapy profession. The Code
of Ethics is incorporated as students explore ethical dilemmas
faced in healthcare today. 2 credits
OTA 145 PSYCHOSOCIAL PRACTICE
Common theories of psychosocial practice as well as the use
of many Occupational Therapy frames of reference. It will
also familiarize students with assessment and intervention
techniques utilized in various settings. 3 credits
OTA 150 FIELDWORK I-A
A one-week fieldwork placement will be completed to allow
students to observe and apply critical thinking skills based
on previous academic information obtained and to apply
observations to future academic courses. 1/2 credit
OTA 155 FIELDWORK I-B
A one-week fieldwork placement will be completed to allow
students to observe and apply critical thinking skills based
on previous academic information obtained and to apply
observations to future academic courses. 1/2 credit
OTA 160 BEGINNING SIGN LANGUAGE
Introduction to signed exact English. Students will learn
words and use them to communicate. 1 credit
OTA 200 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: ADULT TO DEATH
This course will present theories of physical, cognitive, social
and emotional development for the young adult to death.
Cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic and sexual diversity will be
discussed. Also, concepts and theories of death and dying
will be presented. 1 credit
OTA 205 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY APPLICATION II -
ADULT PRACTICE
This course addresses documentation skills and builds
on previous documentation experience. Assessments
used and settings in which adult populations may receive
Occupational Therapy services will be presented and
remediation techniques for sensory, motor, perceptual and
cognitive deficits will be explored. 3 cred its
OTA 210 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
This course will present the basic concepts of many diseases
commonly addressed in Occupational Therapy. Treatment
implementation and management of the conditions will be
emphasized. 2 1/2 cred its
OTA 220 PHYSICAL DISABILITIES LECTURE AND LAB
The course presents common theories as well as applications
of physical disabilities practice. It will also familiarize
students with intervention techniques utilized in various
settings. Implementation techniques, equipment and tools
as they apply to occupation will be addressed. Individual
treatment planning and implementation will also be a
focus. 5 credits
OTA 231 SPECIAL TOPICS IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
This course will address professional development skills such
as resume writing and interviewing. Students will investigate
a current topic in Occupational Therapy. Students will also
practice professional presentations skills. 1 credit
OTA 236 FIELDWORK II-A
Following successful completion of all academic courses, the
student will complete two eight-week fieldwork placements
at different sites, which allows them to apply theory and
skills acquired during their education at Lake Area Tech.
5 1/2 credits
OTA 241 FIELDWORK II-B
Following successful completion of all academic courses, the
student will complete two eight-week fieldwork placements
at different sites, which allows them to apply theory and
skills acquired during their education at Lake Area Tech.
5 1/2 credits
PHGY 210 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY*
Lectures, lab work and demonstrations of human
physiological pro cess es both normal and abnormal.
4 cred its *College transferable.
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