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Graduate Curricula
MOT 540. Occupational Therapy
with Adults
5 credits
This course addresses the OT process from referral
to discontinuation of services for adults in the
settings in which they are served. All aspects of
the adult population are examined when choosing
an appropriate frame of reference, assessment
and evaluation tools, developing a treatment plan
and goals and planning for discharge. Students
study in further detail the theories of remediation/restoration,
compensation/adaptation and
prevention and wellness approaches. Prerequisite:
MOT 470.
MOT 545. Research I
2 credits
The student will critically examine and develop
an appreciation for the impact of research in the
profession of OT. Skills in information searching,
grant writing, research question development,
clinical application of research to practice, and
writing skills necessary for publication will be
addressed. This is the first course in a four course
sequence focusing on research in OT.
MOT 550. Applied Orthotics
2 credits
This course is designed to evaluate, design, and
fabricate orthotic devices as applied to injuries
and pathologies in the upper extremity. This
course will address the use of orthotic devices to
promote engagement in occupational activities.
Prerequisite: MOT 440.
MOT 560. Occupational Studies III 3 credits
The essential occupations of older adults are
studied to understand their developmental forms,
bio-psycho-social functions, and contextual
meanings. This course continues to develop a rich
understanding of the relationships between
health, growth and development, and occupational
activity. Finally, assessment and therapeutic
strategies for optimizing occupational engagement
for this population are studied, including
remediation/restoration interventions, compensation/
adaptation interventions, disease/disability
prevention interventions, and wellness promotion
interventions. Prerequisite: MOT 530.
MOT 565. Field Experience
with Older Adults I
1 credit
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 when interacting with an older adult
population. Examination of occupational therapy
group theories and frames of reference that relate
to the older adult population will occur through
community involvement in leading an older adult
group. Prerequisite: MOT 535.
MOT 566. Field Experience with
Older Adults II
2 credits
This course will include both field experience and
classroom activities. Students will be placed in
settings that serve the elderly. They will have the
opportunity to observe and interact with individuals
and with groups. In the classroom, students
will have the opportunity to discuss and synthesize
their experiences. Prerequisite: MOT 535.
MOT 570. Occupational Therapy with
Older Adults
5 credits
This course addresses the occupational therapy
process from referral to discontinuation of services
of older adults and the settings in which
they are served. It studies in-depth the older adult
and the impact that normal aging, disease or disability
has on this population. In addition, the
social, economic, political, geographic and demographic
issues unique to older adults are
explored. Prerequisite: MOT 540.
MOT 575. Research II
3 credits
The student will critically examine current
Occupational therapy literature and develop a
research proposal with faculty guidance to further
explore during this course and MOT 600 -
Occupational Therapy Research III & MOT 645
Occupational Therapy Research IV. Upon question
identification, various research activities will
be initiated by the student to emphasize the bene-
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