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Graduate Curricula
the clinical appearance of disease. Initial work
will include a study of the basic pathologic
processes followed by a systematic look at diseases
that affect the various organ systems of the
body. Prerequisite: HS 250, BIO 202, 204.
HS 501. Pharmacology for the Health
Professional
2 credits
This course studies the basic pharmacologic principles
and application to rehabilitation therapy.
Pharmacotherapeutic agents will be discussed
based on a combination of organ systems and
general drug classifications to provide the rationale
of drug therapy. Emphasis will be placed on
the types of disorders these agents treat, adverse
effects they cause and special implications of specific
drugs to the therapist. Prerequisite: HS 500.
MOT 255. Orientation to OT
1 credit
This introductory course to the profession of
Occupational Therapy addresses professional terminology/definitions,
core values and tools of
practice, licensure certification and educational
requirements to enter the profession as well as
current roles of occupational therapists within a
variety of practice areas.
MOT 410. Foundations of Occupation 3 credits
This course introduces the concepts and strategies
related to the use of self as a therapeutic agent in
occupational therapy practice. Concepts include
the underlying premise that occupation is the
source of satisfaction throughout the life span,
the therapist’s role in facilitating positive adaptation,
and the therapist’s role in using the tools of
the profession therapeutically. Students are introduced
to multi-cultural issues in therapy.
MOT 420. Fundamentals of
Purposeful Activity
3 credits
This course focuses on the development of critical
thinking skills as they are related to the selection
of purposeful activities in occupational therapy.
Two specific aspects will be examined: purposeful
activity within the context of the profession
of occupational therapy as well as purposeful
activities given an individual’s treatment
needs. This course will assist the student in developing
skills in activity analysis, synthesis,and reasoning.
This course will also identify how developmental
and multicultural differences may influence
an individual’s interests, concerns and
response to therapy.
MOT 430. Introduction to
OT Group Theory
2 credits
Group leadership skills following a seven-step
format will be developed. Students will gain an
understanding of group dynamics including
group process, development, norms and roles,
termination as well as dealing with special client
populations. Introduction to occupational therapy
group theories and frames of reference.
Students will develop critical thinking skills
regarding group dynamics and group leadership
in the selection of appropriate occupational therapy
interventions utilized in a group setting.
MOT 440. OT Applied Kinesiology 3 credits
This course includes the study of the active and
passive structures involved in movement and the
internal and external forces that impact movement.
Students will study and learn to evaluate
normal movement and analyze the impact that
abnormal movement will have on an individuals’
occupation. Also students will learn how to utilize
the biomechanical approach in treatment to
improve function. Prerequisite: BIO 202, 204.
MOT 450. History and Philosophy
of OT
3 credits
This course is designed to explore the historical
development of the occupational therapy profession
from a sociopolitical perspective and to
identify the various philosophical approaches to
understanding health and the human as an occupational
being. The student will learn about the
founders of the profession, the underlying principles
of the profession, and the significance of theories,
models, and frames of reference upon the
form and function of occupational therapy.
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