General Course Descriptions - Houston Community College System

nMtt 2313 nuCleAr MediCine
MetHodology iii
prerequisites: nMtt 1409, Biol 2401,
Biol 2402
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 3 lab)
Focus on the basic principles involved in all diagnostic
and therapeutic tests and procedures normally found
in a nuclear medicine facility with emphasis on
anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiopharmaceuticals,
instrumentation, data analysis, and diagnostic value .
Includes the gastrointestinal, central nervous, skeletal
systems and tumor and inflammation processes .
nMtt 2333 AdVAnCed positron
eMission toMogrApHy (pet)
And Fusion teCHnology
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
In-depth study into the field of positron emission
tomography and fusion technology .
nMtt 2335 nuCleAr MediCine
teCHnology seMinAr
prerequisites: all nMtt courses
Corequisite: nMtt 2366
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)
A capstone course focusing on the synthesis of
professional knowledge, skills and attitudes in
preparation for professional employment and lifelong
learning .
nMtt 2366 prACtiCuM Vi -
nuCleAr MediCine teCHnology
prerequisite: nMtt 2267
Credit: 3 (21 lab)
Practical general workplace training supported by
an individualized learning plan developed by the
employer, college and student .
nMtt 2401 rAdioCHeMistry And
rAdiopHArMACy
prerequisites: CHeM 1405, nMtt 1409
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
Radiochemistry and radiopharmacy including
radioactive decay and production of various
radionuclides . Emphasis on radiopharmaceuticals and
their ideal characteristics, biodistribution, and clinical
applications . Includes the various dosage forms in
which they may be dispensed, quality control tests,
and their formation and dispensing .
nMtt 2405 nuCleAr MediCine
MetHodology i
prerequisites: CHeM 1405, nMtt 1313
Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)
Principles involved in all diagnostic and therapeutic
tests and procedures normally found in a nuclear
medicine facility . Emphasizes anatomy, physiology,
pathology, radiopharmaceuticals, instrumentation,
data analysis, and diagnostic value . Includes
hematopoietic, lymphatic, and endocrine systems . Also
covers radioimmuno and non-imaging studies .
otHA 1301 introduCtion to
oCCupAtionAl tHerApy
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Introduction to the historical development and
philosophy of the profession of occupational therapy .
Emphasis on the roles and functions of the occupational
therapy assistant in current health care environments
including moral, legal, and ethical issues .
otHA 1305 prinCiples oF
oCCupAtionAl tHerApy
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Introduction to occupational therapy including the
historical development and philosophy . Emphasis
on the roles of the occupational therapy assistant .
Topics include occupation in daily life; education and
functions; occupational therapy personnel; current
health care environment; and moral, legal and ethical
issues .
otHA 1309 HuMAn
struCture And FunCtion in
oCCupAtionAl tHerApy
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Study of biomechanics of human motion . Emphasis
on the musculoskeletal system including skeletal
structure, muscles and nerves, and biomechanical
assessment procedures .
otHA 1311 oCCupAtionAl
perForMAnCe tHrougHout tHe
liFespAn
Credit: 3 (3 lecture, 1 lab)
General principles of occupational performance
throughout the lifespan .
otHA 1315 tHerApeutiC use oF
oCCupAtions or ACtiVities i
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Various occupations or activities used as therapeutic
interventions in occupational therapy . Emphasis on
awareness of activity demands, contexts, adapting,
grading, and safe implementation of occupations
or activities .
otHA 1319 tHerApeutiC
interVentions i
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Concepts, techniques, and assessments leading
to proficiency in skills and activities used as
treatment interventions in occupational therapy (OT) .
Emphasizes the Occupational Therapy Assistant’s
role in the OT process .
otHA 2160 CliniCAl -
oCCupAtionAl tHerApist
AssistAnt (interMediAte)
prerequisite: All first semester otHA
courses
Credit: 1 (3 lab)
A health-related work-based learning experience that
enables the student to apply specialized occupational
theory, skills, and concepts . Direct supervision is
provided by the clinical professional .
otHA 2161 CliniCAl-
oCCupAtionAl tHerApist
AssistAnt (interMediAte)
prerequisite: All first semester otHA
courses
Credit: 1 (3 lab)
A health-related work-based learning experience that
enables the student to apply specialized occupational
theory, skills, and concepts . Direct supervision is
provided by the clinical professional .
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otHA 2301 pAtHopHysiology in
oCCupAtionAl tHerApy
prerequisites: otHA 1301, otHA 1305,
otHA 1309
Credit: 3 (3 lecture, 1 lab)
Pathology and general health management of
diseases and injuries across the lifespan encountered
in occupational therapy treatment settings . Includes
etiology, symptoms, and the client’s physical and
psychological reactions to disease and injury .
otHA 2302 tHerApeutiC use oF
oCCupAtions or ACtiVities ii
prerequisite: All first semester otHA
courses
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Continuation of OTHA 1315/1415: Therapeutic Use
of Occupations or Activities I . Emphasis on advanced
techniques and applications used in traditional and
non-traditional practice settings .
otHA 2305 tHerApeutiC
interVentions ii
prerequisite: All first semester otHA
courses
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Continuation of Therapeutic Interventions I . Emphasis
on current rehabilitative interventions .
otHA 2309 MentAl HeAltH in
oCCupAtionAl tHerApy
prerequisites: otHA 1301, otHA 1311
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Promotion of mental health through occupational
therapy . Emphasis on theory and intervention
strategies to enhance occupational performance .
otHA 2311 ABnorMAl
psyCHology in oCCupAtionAl
tHerApy
prerequisites: otHA 1301, otHA 1311
Credit: 3 (3 lecture, 1 lab)
Fundamental principles and techniques of
psychological diagnosis with emphasis on mental
health issues including theories, etiology, and
treatment intervention .
otHA 2330 WorKplACe sKills
For tHe oCCupAtionAl tHerApy
AssistAnt
prerequisite: All otHA courses -
simultaneous with Clinical ii courses
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Seminar-based course designed to complement Level
II fieldwork by creating a discussion forum addressing
events, skills, knowledge, and/or behaviors related
to the practice environment . Application of didactic
coursework to the clinic and test-taking strategies for
certification exams .
otHA 2331 pHysiCAl FunCtion
in oCCupAtionAl tHerApy
prerequisites: otHA 1301, 1305 and 1309
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Physical function to promote occupational performance .
Includes frames of reference, assessment/evaluation
tools and techniques, patient/client education, and
intervention strategies .