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HAS 363 Computer Literacy
(1 credit [Undergraduate] ) |
Surveys the uses of computers for health practitioners. Offers practical experience in literature database searching and use of applications software.
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HBP 310 Pathology
(3 credits [Undergraduate] ) |
A study of the basic mechanisms of disease and the pathophysiology of the important human illnesses. Primarily for Health Sciences Center students; others admitted with special permission.
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HBY 350 Physiology
(4 credits [Undergraduate] ) |
The normal functioning of human tissues and organs and their regulation by the nervous and endocrine systems. Special emphasis is given to physiological control systems and the preservation of the constancy of the internal environment. Lectures, conferences, demonstrations. Only for Health Sciences Center students.
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HAO 461 Functional Anatomy Review
(5 credits [Undergraduate] ) |
Presents an anatomical review of all bodily systems for students to acquire a working knowledge of the functional structure of the human body. Provides foundational knowledge for all other courses in the OT program. Builds on the students' prerequisite anatomy and physiology courses. Provides the anatomical knowledge related to bodily systems in order to understand movement and function and selected pathological conditions, and their relationship to occupational therapy performance deficits in the physical domain.
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HAO 310 Neuroscience
(4 credits [Undergraduate] ) |
Presents an integrated approach to the general principles of organization and function of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Presents principles in a Systems Approach to Neuroscience. The anatomy of a system is followed with its physiology, pathophysiology, and clinical relevance to the occupational therapist. Clinical topics include neurological testing, control of posture and balance, pain, muscle tone and spasticity, feedback vs. feedforward control, reflex vs. voluntary control, control of reaching and locomotion, perception and learning.
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HAO 313 Introduction to Occupational Therapy
(1 credit [Undergraduate] ) |
Introduces the history and essential aspects of occupational therapy. Examines philosophical base, definitions related to the practice, scope of practice, and role delineations. Provides an orientation to professional organizations, statutes, and credentialing. Open to west campus students during Fall and Spring sessions only. Summer Sessions are for OT studetns only
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HAO 315 Foundations in Occupational Therapy
(3 credits [Undergraduate] ) |
Explores major theories and practice frameworks underlying contemporary occupational therapy practice. Reviews sociological and anthropological themes, as well as the impact of the delivery of health care services. Presents theoretical constructs of occupation, purposeful activity, and occupational science. Introduces activity analysis, structured observation, and documentation. Professional terminology will be studied.
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HAO 319 Kinesiology
(4 credits [Undergraduate] ) |
Explores the kinetics and kinematics of normal, purposeful human movement. Integrates knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and physics and biomechanics of the human body. Evaluation procedures such as manual muscle testing and measurement of joint range of motion are studied. Emphasizes importance of human movement as it relates to human function in occupational roles.
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HAO 320 Growth and Development
(3 credits [Undergraduate] ) |
Provides students with knowledge of the major developmental theories and factors influencing the normal developmental process. Examines developmental norms and sequences and emphasizes physical (sensory and motor), cognitive, language, and psychosocial tasks. Discusses cultural and environmental influences on development. The coursework covers the entire lifespan, from prenatal and child, through adolescence and adult life stages to dying and death.
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HAO 323 Mental Health Concepts
(2.5 credits [Undergraduate] ) |
Explores the psychosocial aspects of disability as they affect the function of the individual, the family, and the community. Includes lectures and presentations related to the recognition of psychosocial problems and how they can be better understood, minimized, or eliminated. Delineates the provision of mental health services across all levels of care. Discusses multicultural factors as they relate to mental illness and the recovery process. Exposes the student to the diagnoses and pharmacology of major psychiatric illnesses and reviews psychological theories. Interviewing skills are demonstrated and practiced in the lab sessions. Emphasizes the importance of group dynamics in the student's personal and professional growth. Focuses on the use of group theories, the structure and function of groups in treatment, the analysis of group treatment and group activities, and the therapeutic use of self.
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HAO 324 Psychosocial Dysfunction
(2.5 credits [Undergraduate] ) |
Offers increased understanding of the identification and treatment of psychosocial disabilities across the life span. Teaches major assessment tools and practice frameworks used in contemporary occupational therapy mental health practice and includes documentation skills. Presents additional therapeutic activities, their use and gradation in psychosocial practice. Addresses the history, practice, and legislation concerning community mental health practice, psychiatric rehabilitation, and work with developmentally disabled populations.
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HAO 330 Pediatrics Theory/Practice
(4 credits [Undergraduate] ) |
Presents occupational therapy theories, assessments, and treatment processes as they pertain to current pediatric practice. Reviews the predominant models of current practice and integrates effective treatment interventions. Emphasizes abnormal development, acute and chronic medical conditions and their resulting effects on the central nervous system, orthopedic and musculoskeletal systems. Reviews major causes of disability, the etiology, and prognoses. Discusses the impact on the family system and the cultural implications. Students learn to select and adapt age and developmental stage appropriate evaluation and treatment intervention strategies. Teaches students to analyze occupationally-based activities.
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HAO 332 Adult Physical Dysfunction Theory and Practice
(4 credits [Undergraduate] ) |
Focuses on the evaluation and treatment of adults with physical disabilities. Examines injury, illness, disease and the effects on occupational performance in the areas of work, self-care, and leisure. Presents relevant occupational therapy theories and practice. Explores practice frameworks, evaluation/assessments, treatment interventions, selection of age-appropriate occupation-based activities, and activity analysis. Offers opportunity to refine documentation and clinical reasoning skills through written and verbal assignments.
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HAO 334 Acute Care
(1 credit [Undergraduate] ) |
This course covers the occupational therapist's scope of practice, as well as the current assessment, treatment, and documentation methods utilized by occupational therapists in an acute care setting. Students are introduced to high technology equipment found in an acute care setting, i.e. life support, ICU, CCU, PCU, and NICU monitoring devices. Areas discussed include acute care risk factors, the complicated diagnoses often seen in this setting, the role of occupational therapists within this setting, frames of references and treatment techniques, modalities utilized.
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HAO 338 Substance Abuse and Occupational Therapy
(2 credits [Undergraduate] ) |
Utilizes a life-span approach to examining the physiological, psychological, and societal effects of substance abuse on the individual and their family system. Reviews the major categories of drugs, specific drugs in each category, and the effects and withdrawal symptoms. Discusses major theories of substance abuse and philosophies, treatment models, and age specific interventions. Emphasizes the role of the occupational therapist in the identification and evaluation of the individual using/abusing substances. Students learn to design group and individual treatment interventions for specific populations.
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HAO 340 Prosthetics and Orthotics
(2 credits [Undergraduate] ) |
Utilizes lecture, discussion, and laboratories to teach students about the design, biomechanical principles, fit, function, use, care, and patient education involved with upper extremity orthotics. Although there is an emphasis on the design, fabrication and use of upper extremity orthotics, students are introduced to upper and lower extremity prosthetic devices, as well as the use of splints in burn care.
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HAO 374 Professional Behaviors I
(1.5 credits [Undergraduate] ) |
Focuses on expectations of professional behavior at fieldwork sites. Integrates reflective journals and professional portfolio to document clinical competence. Examines the nature of the supervisory process and how to maximize the use of clinical and administrative supervision. Explores cultural competency and the scope of diversity in healthcare.
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HAO 385 Conditions in Occupational Therapy
(2 credits [Undergraduate] ) |
Provides foundation of clinical diagnoses, symptomatology, and prognosis of common medical conditions across the life span. Emphasizes the impact of disease on society, families and individual physical, cognitive and emotional function.
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HAO 396 Fieldwork IA
(1 credit [Undergraduate] ) |
The first of three introductory level clinical experiences. Offers opportunity to identify symptomology, observe treatment interventions, and formulate treatment plans in a mental health setting. Promotes effective communication skills used with patients and professionals. Uses reflective journals to monitor development of professional behaviors and skills.
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HAO 397 Fieldwork IB
(1 credit [Undergraduate] ) |
The second of three introductory level clinical experiences. Offers opportunity to identify symptomology, observe treatment interventions, and formulate treatment plans in a pediatric practice setting. Promotes effective communication skills used with patients and professionals. Uses reflective journals to monitor development of professional behaviors and skills.
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HAO 398 Fieldwork IC
(1 credit [Undergraduate] ) |
The third of three introductory level clinical experiences. Offers opportunity to identify symptomology, observe treatment interventions, and formulate treatment plans in an adult physical disabilities practice setting. Promotes effective communication skills used with patients and professionals. Uses reflective journals to monitor development of professional behaviors and skills. Prerequisites: HAO 310, HAO 320, HAO 323, HAO 324, HAO 332, HAO 374, HAO 385
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HAO 421 Physical Agent Modalities for the Occupational Therapist
(1 credit [Undergraduate] ) |
Presents physical agent modalities utilized as adjuncts to occupational therapy treatment. Reviews therapeutic applications of heat and cold, ultrasound, paraffin, TENS and functional electric stimulation. Provides opportunity to practice applications. Addresses physiological effects of physical agent modalities and their clinical uses and contraindications.
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HAO 430 Sensory Integration
(2 credits [Undergraduate] ) |
Enhances basic knowledge and skills regarding sensory integration theory and techniques. Identifies types of sensory integrative dysfunction, reviews approaches to clinical assessment, outlines characteristics of both direct and indirect modes of intervention, and addresses the issue of effectiveness research. Prerequisites: HAO 310, HAO 315, HAO 320, HAO 330.
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HAO 440 Gerontology
(3 credits [Undergraduate] ) |
Focuses on the role of occupational therapists with older adults and families across the continuum of care. Addresses the influence of aging processes on physical, sensory, and cognitive function and their relationship to functional capabilities. Discusses psychosocial aspects of aging and how environment, culture, and values impact lifestyle and occupational performance. Theories, issues, and clinical skills specific to practice in geriatric rehabilitation, home health care, long term care, adult day care programs, hospice, and community practice, including wellness and prevention programs are addressed. The role of practitioners with older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, lifestyle redesign, the use of assistive technology to promote safety and functional capability, and the role of occupational therapy with the elderly driver is emphasized. Discusses the role of occupational therapy in supporting older adult’s health, quality of life and community living. Students learn methods of assessment, use of EMB to help guide treatment, interdisciplinary approaches of providing treatment and methods of utilizing community resources to maximize the functional capabilities of older adults.
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HAO 451 Introduction to Research Design
(1 credit [Undergraduate] ) |
Provides a foundation for future professional and scholarly activities and stresses the importance of research for informed practice decisions. Students learn to review published, peer-reviewed research, identify research topics of interest, and implement the literature review process. Students work collaboratively to develop research questions and hypotheses and to review literature pertinent to a topic. Requires the CORIHS human subjects research training. Emphasizes professional writing skills for publications and professional presentations.
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HAO 458 Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice
(1 credit [Undergraduate] ) |
Provides students with the opportunity to begin to develop research skills that apply to the process of evidence based practice. Students will learn how to conduct literature searches, collect and analyze data to address a well developed, clear, specific, answerable clinical question. The literature will be used to identify, assess, and discuss the value of implementing the treatment evidence.
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HAO 485 Vision, Cognition, Perception
(2 credits [Undergraduate] ) |
Provides students with theoretical rationale and necessary skills to evaluate and treat a wide range of visual, perceptual and cognitive task components. Through a combination of lecture, demonstrations, readings and assignments, students will evaluate patients with visuocognitive dysfunction. Presents a variety of treatment approaches/techniques that can improve functional performance and outcome.
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HAO 491 Case Studies I
(1 credit [Undergraduate] ) |
This seminar-style course introduces the student to clinical reasoning skills through case study analysis. Students will be given basic information about a variety of clinical cases, and then in small groups will analyze data, obtain additional information, develop treatment intervention strategies, and then present cases in written and verbal formats with its accompanying rationale for their decisions. Prerequisites: HAO 315, HAO 320, HAO 323, HAO 324.
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HAO 516 Assistive and Universal Design
(2 credits [Graduate] ) |
Centers on adapting the environment to improve the client's quality of life. Examines the therapist's ability to help the patient reintegrate into society. Areas covered include the Americans with Disabilities Act, mobility, (power and manual), seating/positioning systems, adapted toys, augmentative communication systems, computer access, environmental control units, independent living aids, and vocational adaptations.
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HAO 518 Work Programs in Occupational Therapy
(2 credits [Graduate] ) |
Ergonomics consulting, welfare to work services and ticket to work services have been identified as emerging practice areas for occupational therapists. Offers opportunity to learn basics of this practice area including knowledge of ergonomics, work hardening, functional capacity evaluations, and vocational programs. Presents information about the federal regulations for work-related programs, and the professional certification requirements for this practice area.
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HAO 530 Community, Occupation and Health
(3 credits [Graduate] ) |
Presents the importance of occupation as a precursor to health, and of occupational therapy as a health promoting profession. Examines the theories and applications of occupational science through a review of the professional literature and class discussion. This occupational perspective of health will be the foundation for each student's design of a community-based practice program. Reviews social theories, socio-cultural and socio-political trends that impact the individual's health status and the delivery of health care services. Offers experience in designing/administering needs assessments in the community and in organizing outcome data.
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HAO 532 Emerging Areas of Practice
(2 credits [Graduate] ) |
Discusses the delivery of occupational therapy services in emerging areas of practice. Provides students with alternative models of service delivery and occupational therapy practice. Explores role development and delineation; ethical practice; malpractice; liability concerns; insurance reimbursement; scope of practice and licensure statutes related to emerging areas.
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HAO 534 Occupational Therapy Manager
(3 credits [Graduate] ) |
This course builds on previously learned management concepts by examining in greater detail the specific responsibilities of the manager of occupational therapy services. Students will learn the mechanics of designing and implementing an occupational therapy department, program, or practice. Financial, legal and administrative issues will be discussed, along with marketing strategies. Lectures and class discussions will prepare the student for the culminating course assignment of designing a unique occupational therapy practice.
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HAO 542 Patient Education
(2 credits [Graduate] ) |
Provides working knowledge of the theories, approaches, and procedures utilized in communicating health and disease information to patients, their families, collateral staff, and the community at large. Concepts of health, disease, and health promotion are examined along with the health belief models. Further develops the students' ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences. Topics include evaluation of literacy, design of instructional materials, evaluation of audiovisual materials, health promotion strategies, marketing educational interventions, and measuring outcomes of interventions. Lectures, learning activities, and classroom presentations will be utilized to meet the course objectives.
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HAO 550 Statistics
(3 credits [Graduate] ) |
Presents fundamentals of statistics and data analysis. Topics include descriptive statistics, statistical inference, tests for experimental comparisons, correlation, regression, and non-parametric tests. Students learn to use available computer programs for data management and statistical analysis. Discusses validity and reliability of various statistical techniques.
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HAO 551 Research Design For Occupational Therapy
(2 credits [Graduate] ) |
Provides a foundation for future professional and scholarly activities, stressing the importance of national, international, and evidenced-based research for informed practice decisions. Explores research methods and the analytical skills needed to review research articles. Students critique published peer-reviewed research as well as identifying research topics of interest. The literature review process is implemented. Students work collaboratively to develop research questions and hypotheses while designing a beginning-level research project. Integrates the importance of ethics in research, institutional review board processes and human subjects research training. Emphasizes oral communication and professional writing skills for publication and professional presentations as students prepare and present the beginning segments of their project proposal.
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HAO 562 Principles of Instruction
(3 credits [Graduate] ) |
Examines theories of adult learning and education. Focus on principles of curriculum design, various curriculum models, and instructional methods used in various educational settings including professional education, professional development, work place learning, and community education. Reviews evaluation and measurement methods. Students design course objectives and outcomes. Discusses elements of successful oral presentations and effective use of instructional media.
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HAO 574 Professional Behaviors
(1 credit [Graduate] ) |
Builds on previously learned material covered in Professional Behaviors I. Students will work on more advanced documentation and communication skills required for entry-level practice. Provides opportunity to discuss professional behavior expectations from their clinical fieldwork assignments. Use of the reflective journal to enhance professional development, and the continuation of the professional portfolio will assist students in developing and documenting their clinical competence. Explores the supervisory process in greater detail, in the context of its use for personal and professional growth. Discusses the role of the occupational therapy assistant as a colleague and collaborator. Continues to emphasize the importance of life-long learning. Lectures, role-plays, presentations, and experiential activities will be used to achieve learning outcomes.
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HAO 575 Professional Transition Seminar
(1.5 credits [Graduate] ) |
Discusses issues related to transition of student to entry-level practitioner role. Presents information on licensure, certification exam preparation, NBCOT certification, AOTA specialty examinations, models of supervision, mentoring, job search strategies, marketing skills, malpractice, continuing competency, professional organizations, networking, and career goal planning.
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HAO 580 Special Topics in Occupational Therapy
(1 credit [Graduate] ) |
Introduces a social model of disability and explores the ethical and psychological issues faced by people with disabilities across their lifespan. Presents historical analysis, healthcare discourse, and cultural critique to understand the evolution of health practice, cultural beliefs, and social structures influencing the treatments, services, and opportunities available to people with disabilities in the United States and internationally. Offers students a multi-layered understanding of the issues faced by people with disabilities and their families. Includes assigned readings, films, guest speakers, site visits, and one-on-one interactions with people with disabilities.
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HAO 590 Independent Study
(2 credits [Graduate] ) |
Students develop and/or implement their research projects under the mentorship of the course instructor and a faculty advisor who has expertise in their chosen topic. Literature reviews are completed and the project is prepared in a format appropriate for professional publication or presentation. This course is an optional course. Students must have Program Chairperson approval before registering for this course.
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HAO 592 Case Studies II
(2 credits [Graduate] ) |
This seminar-style course further develops the student's clinical reasoning skills. Building on experiences from Case Studies I, students are expected to synthesize knowledge gained from basic science and theory/practice courses and initial Level I fieldwork experiences to formulate treatment planning on hypothetical cases. Covers the current assessment, treatment, and documentation methods utilized by occupational therapists in a variety of physical disabilities settings. Students have the opportunity to work independently as well as in small groups when reviewing and discussing patient cases that concern areas such as complicated diagnoses, risk factors, the role of occupational therapy within the specific setting, frames of references, treatment techniques/modalities, discharge planning, safety issues, and follow up. Cases are presented in written as well as oral formats.
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HAO 593 Case Studies III
(2 credits [Graduate] ) |
The third in a series of three clinical reasoning seminars, this course will focus on the synthesis of all clinical and academic coursework in formulating a comprehensive plan of care. Greater emphasis on students responding spontaneously to case presentations in class, much as they would be expected to do in the clinical setting.
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HAO 596 Fieldwork IIA
(12 credits [Graduate] ) |
Fieldwork IIA is an in-depth clinical experience in the delivery of occupational therapy services. According to AOTA guidelines, this fieldwork is designed to promote clinical reasoning and reflective practice; transmit values and beliefs that enable the application of ethics related to the profession; enable the student to communicate and model professionalism as a developmental process and career responsibility; and develop and expand a repertoire of occupational therapy assessments and interventions related to human occupation and performance . This first of three level II fieldwork experiences exposes the student to a variety of clinical conditions in a specific practice area for 12 weeks on a full time basis.
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HAO 597 Fieldwork IIB
(12 credits [Graduate] ) |
This second of three clinical fieldwork experiences provides the occupational therapy student with opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills learned thus far in the curriculum. Students will be assigned to a fieldwork site for 12 weeks on a full time basis in a particular area of practice.
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HAO 598 Fieldwork IIC
(10 credits [Graduate] ) |
Fieldwork IIC is the third of three in-depth clinical experiences in the delivery of occupational therapy services designed to promote clinical reasoning and reflective practice; transmit values and beliefs that enable the application of ethics related to the profession; enable the student to communicate and model professionalism as a developmental process and career responsibility; and to develop competency and expand a repertoire of occupational therapy assessments and interventions related to human performance. The three Level II fieldwork experiences expose students to a variety of clinical conditions and practice areas across the life span. Students are assigned to a fieldwork site for 10 weeks on a full time basis, and must have successfully completed Fieldwork IIA (HAO 596) and Fieldwork IIB (HAO 597) as prerequisites for this course.
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