Occupational Therapy (OCT) at Virginia Western Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- OCT 100 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy
- Introduces the concepts of occupational therapy as a means of directing a person's participation in tasks selected to develop, maintain or restore skills in daily living. Examines the role of the assistant for each function of occupational therapy, and for various practice settings in relationship to various members of the health care team.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - OCT 110 - Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Focuses on the study of human movement and its impact on function by examining the relationship between systems of osteology, arthrology, myology, neurology, arthrokinematics, and biomechanics and their role in facilitating or inhibiting movement. Provides an opportunity to analyze occupational performance based on the knowledge of human body systems.Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 1412 credits - OCT 130 - Psychosocial Fieldwork Level 1A
- Enriches coursework through observation and participation in therapeutic activities. Applies academic knowledge to understand clients? behavioral and mental health needs through methods such as simulated environments, standardized patients, and/or faculty-led site visits. Develops professional skills and determine how behavioral, psychological, and social factors influence occupational engagementLaboratory 2-5 hours. Total 2-5 hours per week.
1 credits - OCT 131 - Pediatric Fieldwork Level IB
- Enriches coursework through observation and participation in therapeutic activities. Applies academic knowledge to understand of the needs of pediatric clients through instructional methods such as simulated environments, standardized patients, and/or faculty-led site visits. Develops professional skills and highlights how human development influences occupational engagement.Laboratory 2-5 hours. Total 2-5 hours per week.
1 credits - OCT 132 - Physical Disabilities Fieldwork Level IC
- Enriches coursework through observation and participation in therapeutic activities. Applies academic knowledge to understand the clients? needs with physical dysfunction through instructional methods such as simulated environments, standardized patients, and/or faculty-led site visits. Develops professional skills and highlights how physical dysfunction influences occupational engagement.Laboratory 2-5 hours. Total 2-5 hours per week.
1 credits - OCT 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - OCT 201 - Occupational Therapy With Psychosocial Dysfunction
- Focuses on the theory and application of occupational therapy in the evaluation and treatment of psychosocial dysfunction. Includes a survey of conditions which cause emotional, mental and social disability, as well as the role of the occupational therapy assistant in the assessment, planning and implementation of treatment programs.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - OCT 202 - Occupational Therapy With Physical Disabilities
- Focuses on the theory and application of occupational therapy in the evaluation and treatment of physical dysfunction. Includes a survey of conditions which cause physical disability as well as the role of the occupational therapy assistant in assessment, planning and implementation of treatment programs.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - OCT 203 - Occupational Therapy with Developmental Disabilities
- Focuses on the theory and application of occupational therapy in the evaluation and treatment of developmental dysfunction. Includes a survey of conditions which cause developmental disability across the life span, with particular emphasis on children and the elderly. Investigates the role of the occupational therapist in assessment, planning and implementation of treatment programs.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - OCT 205 - Therapeutic Media
- Develops proficiency in various crafts used as treatment modalities in occupational therapy. Emphasizes how to analyze, adapt and teach selected activities as well as how to equip and maintain a safe working environment.Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 3-5 hours per
2-3 credits - OCT 206 - Dyadic and Group Dynamics
- Provides theory and activity to develop positive interpersonal relationships and effective communication ability. Includes non-verbal communication, listening, observation, interviewing and documentation. Covers group process and its application to occupational therapy, including types of therapeutic groups, group membership roles, leadership skills and forces which affect group function and decision making.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - OCT 207 - Therapeutic Skills
- Presents techniques used in the treatment of a variety of conditions frequently seen across the life span. Emphasizes the activities of self-care, work, and leisure as they relate to the development/resumption of normal social role functioning.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3-4 credits - OCT 208 - Occupational Therapy Service Management
- Presents principles and techniques of management appropriate to the occupational therapy assistant. Includes roles and functions of the supervisor and the supervisee, scheduling, billing, quality improvement. Issues relevant to professional practice and patient care will be discussed with similarities and differences between various facilities highlighted.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - OCT 210 - Assistive Technology in Occupational Therapy
- Explores the assistive technologies available for persons with physical, sensory and cognitive disabilities. Provides instruction in the process of assessment, selection adaptation and training of assistive technology to persons with disability. Presents information on funding and maintenance of devices. Exposes students to technology in clinical practice and equipment companies.Lecture 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
2 credits - OCT 220 - Occupational Therapy for the Adult
- Reviews normal changes related to aging and factors contributing to dysfunction. Analyzes intervention strategies for common problems, including wellness programs and home modifications. Reviews relevant legislation, continuum of care and caregiver issues.Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits - OCT 240 - Fieldwork Level IIA
- Enhances professional skills acquired in the classroom and Level I Fieldwork experiences while under the supervision of a qualified occupational therapy practitioner. Develops competent, entry-level generalist occupational therapy assistants through this first of two full-time fieldwork experiences. Exposes students to a variety of experiences to meet all required competencies.Laboratory 8-20 hours. Total 8-20 hours per week.
4 credits - OCT 241 - Fieldwork Level IIB
- Enhances professional skills acquired in the classroom and Level I Fieldwork experiences while under the supervision of a qualified occupational therapy practitioner. Develops competent, entry-level generalist occupational therapy assistants through this second of two full-time fieldwork experiences. Exposes students to a variety of experiences to meet all required competencies.Laboratory 8-20 hours. Total 8-20 hours per week.
4 credits - OCT 299 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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