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OTA 123 FIELDWORK I IN PHYS DISABILITIES/MENTAL
HEALTH
1CR
This class provides three hours per week of community-based clinical education.
The student will observe an occupational therapy assistant or an occupational
therapist treating patients. Prerequisites: OTA 101, OTA 110, OTA 111, OTA 112,
OTA 113, IFAD 162 Corequisites: OTA 120, OTA 121, OTA 122, OTA 124.
OTA 124 SEMINAR I PHYS DISABILITIES/
MENTAL HEALTH
2CR
This course provides directed discussion and presentations based on the
fieldwork experiences of the students. Specific course content related to each
student’s clinical experience are presented. Prerequisites: OTA 101, OTA 110,
OTA 111, OTA 112, OTA 113. Corequisites: OTA 120, OTA 121, OTA 122, OTA 123.
OTA 210 FUNDAMENTALS OF OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY: PEDIATRICS
5CR
This course examines the causes, courses, and prognoses of conditions and
diseases which occur in the span of birth through adolescence. The role of the
occupational therapy assistant (OTA) is presented. Prerequisites: OTA 120, OTA 121,
OTA 123, OTA 124. Corequisites: OTA 122, OTA 212, OTA 213, OTA 223.
OTA 212 FIELDWORK LEVEL I:
PEDIATRICS/MENTAL HEALTH
1CR
This class provides three hours per week of community-based clinical
education. The student will observe an occupational therapist or occupational
therapy assistant treating pediatric clients. Prerequisites: OTA 112, OTA 120,
OTA 121, OTA 123, OTA 124. Corequisites: OTA 122, OTA 210, OTA 213, OTA 223.
OTA 213 SEMINAR II 2CR
This seminar provides an opportunity for students to share their experiences
in pediatric-based clinical fieldwork with one another. Student-generated case
studies will be presented. Prerequisites: OTA 112, OTA 120, OTA 121, OTA 123,
OTA 124. Corequisites: OTA 122, OTA 210, OTA 212, OTA 223.
OTA 214 NEUROCOGNITIVE ASPECTS
OF DAILY LIFE
4CR
This course covers brain/neurological functioning related to the occupational
performance of daily life. Topics include neurocognitive processes, such as
orientation, memory, visual perception, executive skills, judgment, and metacognition.
The treatment and compensatory skills used by the occupational
therapy clinician in practice are covered. Prerequisites: OTA 120, OTA 121, OTA 122,
OTA 124. Corequisites: OTA 210, OTA 211, OTA 212, OTA 213.
OTA 220 FUNDAMENTALS OF OT:
OLDER ADULTS
5CR
This course covers theories of aging, components of healthy aging, common
diseases and conditions frequently experienced by older adults, and the
context in which aging and occupational dysfunction may occur. The
important role of the occupational therapy assistant is emphasized, along
with the intervention activities and treatments used with the older adult
population. Prerequisites: OTA 122, OTA 210, OTA 212, OTA 213, OTA 223
Corequisites: OTA 214, OTA 221, OTA 222, OTA 224.
OTA 221 FIELDWORK LEVEL I:
OLDER ADULTS
1CR
This course provides directed discussion and presentations based on the
fieldwork experiences of the students. It uses the case study method. Specific
content related to each student’s clinical experience is presented. Prerequisites:
OTA 122, OTA 210, OTA 212, OTA 213, OTA 223 Corequisites: OTA 220, OTA 222,
OTA 214, OTA 224.
OTA 222 SEMINAR III 2CR
This course provides directed discussion and presentations based on concurrent
Fieldwork Level I experiences of the OTA students. The case study method and
oral reporting skills are emphasized. Prerequisites: OTA 122, OTA 210, OTA 212,
OTA 213, OTA 223 Corequisites: OTA 214, OTA 220, OTA 221, OTA 224.
Course Descriptions
OTA 223 HEALTH PROMOTION
& WELLNESS IN OT
3CR
This course covers the foundations and key concepts of health promotion and
wellness, and ties these concepts to occupational therapy theory and practice. It
covers public health principles, cultural and sociological considerations in health
promotion, and occupational justice. Students will learn to design and carry
out health promotion interventions for a variety of conditions and populations.
Prerequisites: OTA 112, OTA 120, OTA 121, OTA 123, OTA 124. Corequisites:
OTA 122, OTA 210 OTA 121, OTA 212, OTA 213.
OTA 224 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
ASSISTANT CAPSTONE
4CR
This course provides the final integration of all knowledge and performance skills
covered in the OTA curriculum. It reviews and connects occupational therapy
theory, roles and responsibilities of the OTA, therapeutic activities, adaptive
technology, professional communication, techniques for working with pediatric,
adult, and geriatric individuals who may have occupational dysfunction due to
mental or physical disabilities. Prerequisites: OTA 122, OTA 210, OTA 212, OTA 213,
OTA 223. Corequisites: OTA 214, OTA 220, OTA 221, OTA 222.
OTA 230 FIELDWORK LEVEL 2 –
CLINICAL EXPER A
10CR
This course provides the first full-time (40 hour per week) 8-week clinical
experience in a community, rehabilitation, medical, or mental health setting
under the supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy
assistant licensed by the Dept. of Health, State of Washington. Prerequisites:
OTA 214, OTA 220, OTA 221, OTA 222, OTA 224 Corequisite: OTA 231.
OTA 231 SEMINAR IV 2CR
This course covers the practical clinical issues experienced by the OTA students
during the first 8 weeks of the quarter. After the successful completion of the
8-week Fieldwork II Experience, students come back to campus for a seminar
for directed discussion and sharing based upon actual clinical experiences.
Specific course content is dependent upon each student’s unique experience.
Prerequisites: OTA 214, OTA 220, OTA 221, OTA 222, OTA 224. Corequisite: OTA 230.
OTA 240 FIELDWORK LEVEL 2 –
CLINICAL EXPER B
10CR
This course provides a second full-time (40 hour per week) 8-week clinical
experience in a community, rehabilitation, medical, or mental health setting.
The student will practice under the supervision of an occupational therapist or
occupational therapy assistant licensed by the State of Washington. This fieldwork
assignment will take place in a different clinical practice setting than OTA 230.
Prerequisites: OTA 230, OTA 231 Corequisite: OTA 241.
OTA 241 SEMINAR V 2CR
This course covers the practical clinical issues experienced by the OTA students
during the first 8 weeks of the quarter. After the successful completion of the
8-week Fieldwork II Experience, students come back to campus for a seminar
for directed discussion and sharing based upon actual clinical experiences.
Practical preparation for the national occupational therapy assistant
certification examination is emphasized. Prerequisites: OTA 230, OTA 231
Corequisite: OTA 240.
PHIL 305 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS 5CR
This course examines ethical questions that can arise for individuals working
in business and other professions. Students will be equipped to identify the
values that inform various professions and to skillfully resolve conflicts that
arise between core value concepts. Prerequisite: Completion of an AAS, AAS-T,
or AA degree or instructor permission.
PHIL 321 ETHICS OF DESIGN 5CR
An overview of the varied approaches to the study of ethics from classical to
contemporary is applied to the evolving design field. Ethical decision-making
within the design profession is emphasized. The course begins with study
of the classical philosophers and transitions to contemporary ethical issues
facing practitioners across design disciplines. Prerequisite: Admission to BTAD
program or instructor permission.
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Course Descriptions
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