Occupational Therapy (OCT) at Wytheville 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 190 - Coordinated Internship
- Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 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 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.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