This course provides the student with an understanding of how disease or disability impacts the occupations of humans. Students will be provided with foundational knowledge regarding common conditions seen by the occupational therapist practitioner. Students will be exposed to the etiology and symptoms of physical and psychological clinical conditions experienced across the lifespan and how the use of occupational therapy services can impact the patient’s ability to engage in occupations.  Course content emphasizes the effects of trauma, disease, and congenital conditions on the biological, psychological, and social aspects of occupational behavior. Students will be introduced to the basics of medical terminology so that the student may build a working medical vocabulary as they explore occupations and disabilities. Students will also be introduced to the practice of documentation by means of the SOAP note.

Students will be introduced to observation, analysis and performance of human occupation in work, self-care and play/leisure activities. Students will select, analyze, adapt, and use goal directed, client-centered activities to promote health and wellness for clients experiencing health issues associated with common conditions explored within this class. An exploration of cultural perspectives on disease and wellness will be included

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM PHILOSOPHY AND DESIGN:

~Professional excellence, ethical leadership, and social responsibility~

Students will learn about medical conditions that may limit health and wellness and which are often referred to occupational therapy services.  Emphasis will be placed on lifelong learning, students will learn the basics of research and review, enabling them to develop the skills required for continued proficiency as an occupational therapy practitioner.  Professional excellence will be emphasized as students will gain an understanding that treatments for conditions have changed over the years, and how staying current will allow them to be the best resource for their patients.

Please visit the CMU Bookstore, bundles have been designed for the OTA Program.

TEXTBOOKS:          

• Atchison, B., Dirette, D. 4th edition (2012). Conditions in Occupational Therapy, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN-13:978-1-609135072
• Ryan E. S., Sladyk K., 5^th edition (2005). Ryan’s Occupational Therapy Assistant: Principles, Practice Issues, and Techniques, Slack Incorporated ISBN-ISBN-13: 978-1556429620
• Quick Reference to Occupational Therapy; ISBN-13: 978-1416405450 ISBN-10: 1416405453
• Davi-Ellen Chabner, B. M. (2012). Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 7th Edition (6th ed.). Newton Center: evolve. ISBN: 978-1455758302
• OTA's Guide to Documentation: Writing Soap Notes ISBN-13: 978-1617110825   ISBN-10: 1617110825
• Atlas of Human Anatomy w/ acess EDITION/YEAR: 6 PUBLISHER: Elsevier SUB-PUB: ISBN: 9781455704187
• Tabers cyclopedic med dict. EDITION/YEAR: 22 PUBLISHER: Fa Davis SUB-PUB: ISBN: 9780803629776
• AOTA Student membership, Practice Framework Access and AJOT $75.00
  • http://www.aota.org/aboutaota/membership/types-and-fees.aspx

Student responsibility occurs when students take an active role in their learning by recognizing they are accountable for their academic success. Student responsibility is demonstrated when students make choices and take actions which lead them toward their educational goals. The OTA Program faculty expect the following responsible behaviors and ownership of action from you as students:

• read and understand your syllabus.
• demonstrate academic integrity and honesty.
• attend and participate in classes, labs, and seminars, prepared and on time.
• complete the assigned work in a timely manner with attention to quality of work.
• avoid making excuses for their behavior.
• communicate in a careful and respectful manner with professors, peers, and other members of the college community.
• are engaged learners who dedicate sufficient time outside of class to college work.
• act in a civil manner that respects the college learning/social environment and complies with college policies outlined in the student constitution and college catalog.
• utilize college resources and seek help when needed.
• respect diverse ideas and opinions.
• identify, develop, and implement a plan to achieve their educational goals.