Southwestern Oklahoma State University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025
OTA 2143 ELDERCARE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY This course offers a wide variety of treatment programs, media and modalities useful in working with late-life adults. It includes a comprehensive review of the aging process, with all of its psychosocial and physical ramifications. It is also a study of concepts of aging and intervention techniques to be employed in different practice settings, and specific concerns of working with both the well elderly and those with dysfunction; individually or in groups. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Semester I Occupational Therapy Assistant specific course work. S OTA 2153 PSYCHOSOCIAL DYSFUNCTION AND TREATMENT TECHNIQUES This course includes the principles and techniques of evaluation and treatment for individuals who present emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial problems. Intervention strategies with selected individuals with psychosocial disturbances are covered. Emphasis is placed on oral and written documentation of client behavior and treatment techniques. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Semester I in Occupational Therapy Assistant specific course work. S OTA 2203 FIELDWORK II-A This fieldwork experience enables the student to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to practical situations. Students will be assigned to various clinical settings. The students will collaborate with fieldwork educators, client/patients, and team members. They will practice using occupation to restore wellness in clinical settings. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Semester 1 and Semester 2 of Occupational This course is designed to help OTA students become familiar with the various mental and physical health problems commonly dealt with in Occupational Therapy practice. This course will introduce the etiology, prognosis, signs and symptoms of these health problems. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. F OTA 2213 FIELDWORK II-B This fieldwork experience is a continuation of OTA 2203, Fieldwork II-A. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Semester 1 and Semester 2 of Occupational Therapy Assistant specific course work; OTA 2203 Fieldwork II-A. SU Physical Therapist Assistant PTA 1012 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL THERAPY This course will present the purpose, philosophy, and history of physical therapy and its relationship to other health care delivery systems. The student will be able to delineate the roles of physical therapy personnel, identify requirements for medical communication and documentation, and be made aware of the medical-legal aspects including professional ethics. F PTA 1023 BASIC HUMAN NEEDS The student will be able to define “normal” in respect to vital signs, posture, range of motion and muscle function. He/she will be able to perform accurate testing of muscle strength and joint motion. The student will also be instructed in activities of daily living, proper body mechanics, and transfer techniques. Practical application of these techniques will be practiced in the laboratory. F PTA 1113 THREATS TO BASIC HUMAN NEEDS Therapy Assistant specific course work. SU OTA 2212 DISEASE PATHOLOGY The student will identify underlying circumstances and phases of disease and dysfunction, perform techniques to prevent secondary disabilities using special equipment as needed. Practical application of these techniques will be practiced in the laboratory. S PTA 1213 PAIN MANAGEMENT I Students will be instructed in the various theories of pain, correctly positioning and draping patients for pain relief and for protection of modesty; heat/cold application, effectively administering massage and lymphapress intermittent pressure, relaxation and postural exercises; applying cervical and lumbar traction; paraffin, hydrotherapy; medical
movement, emphasizing the kinesiological, anatomic and functional aspects of the skeletal musculature of the human body and their application to human motion. Prerequisites: General Education Requirements and acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. F OTA 1102 THERAPEUTIC MEDIA The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with basic craft techniques which may be utilized in a variety of treatment settings. Properties of crafts will be discussed and their application to different populations. Prerequisites: General Education Requirements and acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. F
OTA 2002 HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MANAGEMENT
This course will teach the OTA student the trends of health care in the past, present, and future. It will also explore various occupational therapy management styles, techniques, and applications. Proper documentation, methods, and reasoning for quality assurance will be covered. This course will also deal with fiscal management of occupational therapy service, the marketing of occupational therapy staff, and the importance and variety of research in occupational therapy services. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. OTA 2022 FIELDWORK I-A This fieldwork experience will consist of exposure in various settings where occupational therapy services may be present. These experiences will allow the student to observe occupational therapy or other health related services. Students will do this to gain a better understanding of what OT is, where it may be found, and how it fits in with other related services. Students will also use this experience to develop professionalism, observation, and documentation skills. Prerequisites: Acceptance into This course provides the student with experience conducting individual and group activities, promoting the idea of therapeutic use of self. This course will acquaint the student with life skills activities, games, and everyday coping skills. This course will emphasize adaptation techniques for a variety of life activities and their purpose in treatment and will introduce a variety of additional therapeutic techniques and applications. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Semester I in Occupational Therapy Assistant specific course work. F OTA 2113 PHYSICAL DYSFUNCTION AND TREATMENT TECHNIQUES This course includes the study of occupational therapy principles, techniques of evaluation, and methods of treatment for individuals with problems in physical function. This course will present assessment and evaluation of occupational performance, therapeutic mechanism, and intervention strategies in treating individuals with neurological and orthopedic dysfunction as well as discharge planning and written documentation of client behavior and performance. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Semester I of Occupational Therapy the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. F OTA 2102 THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES In this course students will be able to initiate and apply concepts and techniques learned during academic preparation for practical situations. Students will work with clinical instructors, patients/clients, and team members in a therapeutic milieu. Written documentation and actual treatment will be the focus. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Semester I of Occupational Therapy Assistant specific course work. S OTA 2133 PEDIATRIC CARE IN OT This course offers a comprehensive study in the approach of OT treatment in pediatrics. The course content will include normal development, diagnostic problems, frames of reference, documentation, and theory as it relates to pediatric intervention. It will also cover family/caregiver issues as related to pediatric OT and an introduction to pediatric evaluations, and basic concepts to human development. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Semester I Occupational Therapy Assistant specific course work. S Assistant specific course work. S OTA 2122 FIELDWORK I-B
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