HSCI150 Introduction to Occupational Therapy
Department of Health Sciences: Health
- I. Course Number and Title
- HSCI150 Introduction to Occupational Therapy
- II. Number of Credits
- 4 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 3000
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course is an introduction to the occupational therapy field, including basic concepts, principles, and processes that guide interventions; the history and development of the profession; current professional roles, issues, and trends; and an overview of values, philosophy, standards, and ethics. Students complete 15 hours of shadowing.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- Apply foundational and theoretical concepts and principles associated with the practice of occupational therapy;
- Describe the evolution of philosophies and theories of occupational therapy;
- Describe the core values and ethical standards upheld by occupational therapists;
- Identify the scope of practice for occupational therapy practitioners, including credentialing requirements;
- Describe typical activities occupational therapy practitioners use with clients, groups, and special populations;
- Discuss the importance of cultural competency in occupational therapy practice settings.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Medical abbreviations and terminology
- The treatment team
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Ethics and professionalism
- Activity analysis
- OT history, philosophy, values, goals
- Cultural diversity
- Documentation
- Practice settings
- Therapeutic process
- OT roles and credentialing
- Interview and assessment techniques
- Evidenced-based decision-making
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Student assessment may consist of in-class exams, electronically-administered exams, essays, written assignments, multi-media projects, and/or participation in classroom/online discussions. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Approval 10/22