Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Occupational Therapy 381 ANAT 5423—Neuroanatomy This is a neuroanatomy course to introduce occupational therapy students to the study of the human nervous system’s structures, pathways, connections, and functions. This course introduces the student to basic anatomical principles of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system. This will serve as the basic foundation for understanding many conditions and will help students apply this knowledge in treating and educating patients with neurological disorders. (3 credits) OCT 5400—Physiology The course is intended to provide students in the occupational therapy program with an understanding of the basic physiochemical concepts and physiological principles underlying the development, maintenance, and propagation of human life. It provides an examination of the physiological processes essential for students in the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, including discussion of clinical applications where appropriate. Topics covered include basic examinations of cellular processes, membrane mechanisms, muscle physiology, the cardiovascular system, the nervous system, renal physiology, the respiratory system, endocrinology, reproductive physiology, and gastrointestinal physiology. (3 credits) OCT 5011—Occupational Performance and Participation Throughout the Life Span This course explores the development of occupational performance skills throughout the life span by considering the interactions between contexts and environments, personal factors, and engagement in occupations. Through exploration of the meaning and development of their own occupations, as well as observation and interactions in the community, students prepare to analyze occupational performance of future patients and clients. (3 credits) OCT 5013—Occupational Analysis This course focuses on analyzing occupations and occupational performance. Through engagement in selected projects, students learn to analyze occupational demands. The meaning and significance of challenge, success, and competence in occupations are explored. Students learn to structure, adapt, plan, present, and assess occupations for therapeutic use. (2 credits) OCT 5014—Introduction to Occupation This course introduces concepts of human occupation and the framework for practice in occupational therapy. In addition, the course examines the history of occupational therapy’s evolution and the associated influences of the social, political, and economic environment throughout the life span of the profession. (2 credits) OCT 5015—Impact of Context and Environment on Occupational Performance This course focuses on the impacts of environments and contexts, including products and technology; natural environments; support and relationships; attitudes; and services, systems, and policies on occupational performance. Experiences in application of models and frames of reference to assessment of, and intervention with, environments and contexts are provided to prepare students for client-centered and evidence-based practice. (2 credits) OCT 5015L—Impact of Context and Environment on Occupational Performance Lab This is the lab course for OCT 5015. It provides students with experiences to apply models and frames of reference to the assessment of, and intervention with, environments and contexts in preparation for client-centered and evidence-based practice. (2 credit) OCT 5101—Theoretical Foundations of Occupational Therapy Practice This course is an examination of occupational therapy’s philosophical and theoretical underpinnings. Emphasis is on understanding various theories, models, and frames of reference and their influence on practice and thinking. (2 credits) OCT 5121—Effects of Chronic Illness, Injury, and Human Disorders on Occupational Performance I This course expands upon, and integrates information from, anatomy, medical terminology, and introduction to occupations. Students learn about intrinsic human factors affected by pathophysiological conditions and begin to make the link between these factors and occupational performance. (4 credits) OCT 5123— Effects of Chronic Illness, Injury, and Human Disorders on Occupational Performance II This course expands and builds on the understanding of pathophysiological processes and conditions learned in OCT 5121. This course provides opportunity to apply concepts learned in context relative to the lives of individuals who are living with disorders/injuries to the immune, cardiopulmonary, urinary, gastrointestinal, endocrine, nervous, musculoskeletal, or neurocognitive systems. (4 credits) OCT 5130—Human Interactions This course focuses on development of therapeutic use of self when interacting with individuals, groups, and treatment teams. Through hands on experiences, the student will learn how to design, participate in, and run occupation-based groups, as well as work within a treatment team. (2 credits) Occupational Therapy Course Descriptions
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