OT 500 - Critical Inquiry I: This course will address evidence-based practice concepts and methods and the implications for occupational therapy practice and research. Applied statistical tools, data collection, and data analysis techniques will be studied relative to quantitative and qualitative research. Appropriate computerized data analysis software programs will be introduced and applied. The student will develop a research proposal.

 

OT 510 - Occupational Assessment of Neurological Conditions: The occupational therapy role in the assessment of occupational performance strengths and deficits in the presence of neurological, and degenerative disorders and trauma is presented.

 

OT 515 - Occupational Adaptation of Neurological Conditions: Occupational therapy management of, in collaboration with, clients experiencing neurologic dysfunction is explored. Contemporary theories and concepts, including rehabilitation, neuro-rehabilitation, and neuro-occupation approaches and foundations will be presented with emphasis on remediation and adapting to occupational performance limitations.

 

OT 520 - Occupational Assessment of Orthopedic Conditions: The overall assessment and specific evaluative procedures related to orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions of the upper extremity and axial skeleton are presented. Emphasis is on the role of occupational therapy in the assessment of occupational performance deficits secondary to trauma and work-related injuries. Functional capacity and work-site analysis are included.

 

OT 525 - Occupational Adaptation of Orthopedic Conditions: Occupational therapy intervention and management of, in collaboration with clients, experiencing disability of the hand, upper extremity and axial skeleton is explored.

 

OT 528 - Level 1 Fieldwork for Physical Conditions Seminar: The seminar introduces fieldwork policies, procedures, and documentation methods and promotes concepts of professional behavior and communication. It also provides the opportunity to experience current professional roles, the occupational therapy process, and standards of practice.

 

OT 530 - Occupational Assessment Across the Lifespan: The assessment of occupational performance strength and deficits throughout the lifespan is introduced. Formal and informal assessment methods will be presented. Age and stage specific factors affecting the assessment process will be identified

 

OT 535 - Occupational Adaptation Across the Lifespan: The occupational therapy role in facilitating occupational performance and adaptation to disabling conditions throughout the lifespan is presented. Emphasis will be placed on the pediatric and geriatric populations. Pre-clinical experiences will be included throughout the course requiring multiple visits to community settings.

 

OT 540 - Occupational Assessment for Psychosocial Conditions: Occupational therapy assessment of psychiatric, developmental, and psychosocial conditions are presented. Emphasis is on the role of the occupational therapist in the use of formal and informal assessment measures of occupational performance strengths and deficits with these populations.

 

OT 545 - Occupational Adaptation for Psychosocial Conditions: Occupational therapy interventions for psychiatric, developmental, and psychosocial disabilities are presented. Emphasis is on the role of the occupational therapist in the collaborative treatment of occupational performance deficits with these populations. Contemporary theoretical approaches will be identified with a particular focus on community based intervention methods.

 

OT 548 - Level 1 Fieldwork for Psychosocial Conditions Seminar: Level 1 Fieldwork will allow the student to experience the varied occupational therapy roles and opportunities for intervention within clinical and community settings for clients experiencing psychiatric, developmental, and psychosocial conditions. Seminar emphasis will be placed on identifying clinical-based research opportunities

 

OT 550 - Research Project Development: Students will be provided with input and guidance in the preparation of Capstone Research Projects proposed in OT 500. Students will complete all paperwork required for submission of research projects to the SVSU Institutional Review Board (IRB). Students will also be expected to develop detailed plans for implementation of proposed research projects, including obtaining funding/materials required for project implementation, and development of research/intervention protocols as appropriate.

 

OT 555 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy: In this course, students are introduced to occupational therapy within the context of the Conceptual Framework of Therapeutic Occupation. Occupation from a historical perspective, the client-therapist rapport process and clinical ethics will be addressed. Additionally, students will explore the use of occupational analysis and synthesis to design occupations that are meaningful and purposeful to elicit occupational performance, adaptation, and compensation.

 

OT 560 - Developmental Structure and Conditions: The impact of the etiology, symptomology and functional sequelae of developmental, neurological, orthopedic, and psychiatric/psychosocial conditions across the lifespan are studied. The etiology and effects of conditions on occupational performance will be examined

 

OT 600 - Critical Inquiry II: This course is a continuation of OT 500. Provided IRB approval, the research proposals developed in OT 500 will be implemented in this course. Emphasis is placed on the first hand experience of the research process (e.g., recruitment of participants, data collection and data analysis, manuscript writing, etc.). A scholarly written research manuscript is required at the end of the course.

 

OT 610 - Community Integration: This course explores the interrelationship of occupation, community, and constructing meaning within the context of illness, disability, and wellness. Students will analyze concepts of meaning, purpose, occupational patterns and performance, and occupational choices as they occur within the community.

 

OT 615 - Educational Processes in Occupational Therapy: The philosophical foundations of learning and their relationship to occupational therapy theoretical principles are examined. Major approaches to teaching are discussed and implications for occupational therapy practice are sought. Close attention is paid to the educative role of occupational therapy in a variety of settings including clinics, hospitals, community agencies, and agencies of higher education.

 

OT 620 - Therapeutic Technologies: The application of therapeutic technologies to promote occupational performance is explored with regard to cognitive augmentation, technology in the classroom and at work, technologies aiding manipulation and control of the environment, seating systems as enablers for therapeutic/assistive/adaptive technologies, technologies enabling mobility, transportation and safety, and sensory aids for visual and auditory impairments. The role of the occupational therapist will be explored in the application of augmentative and alternative communication systems and processes and the provision of home evaluation and modification.

 

OT 630 - Occupational Therapy Leadership: Contemporary management systems and models and leadership theories are presented within the context of occupational therapy practice. Students will also identify models of systems change appropriate for application to occupational therapy

 

OT 635 - Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy: Students will engage in an evaluation of the environmental, political, sociological, practice, and policy issues currently affecting the delivery of occupational therapy services. Students will explore solutions and develop strategies for systems change from the local to the global level of professional service. The ethical dimensions and values inherent within professional organizations, associations, and professional relationships are included.

 

OT 650 - Graduate Research Project: Students will engage in an evaluation of the environmental, political, sociological, practice, and policy issues currently affecting the delivery of occupational therapy services. Students will explore solutions and develop strategies for systems change from the local to the global level of professional service. The ethical dimensions and values inher

 

OT 660 - Professional Role Transitions: Students will reflect on their occupational therapy education through development of a professional portfolio. Successful completion of a comprehensive examination is also mandated within this course. Level II fieldwork policies, procedures, and expectations will be presented. Prerequisite: successful completion of all OT curriculum coursework 

 

OT 670 - Level II Fieldwork: Students engage in a 12-week full-time internship emphasizing treatment of individuals experiencing physical and/or orthopedic disabilities. Students will assume management and treatment responsibilities for an assigned caseload of clients of varying ages and diagnoses under the supervision of an occupational therapist.

 

OT 675 - Level II Fieldwork: Students engage in a 12-week full-time internship emphasizing community based service models. Under the supervision of an occupational therapist, the student will assume responsibilities in the assessment and management of clients. Research and/or the administration of occupational therapy services may also be expected. Prerequisite: completion of all OT coursework except OT 670 or permission of the department.