NSU HPD Catalog 2023-2024

384 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Occupational Therapy OCT 7133—Advanced Policy Issues In this course, students will analyze the effect public policy has on the practice of occupational therapy and consumers of occupational therapy services. Students will examine the various ways in which the occupational therapy professional can influence federal, state, and local policy throughout the various stages of policy development and implementation. Students will assume an advocacy role by meeting with state and/or federal elected representatives to increase and maintain the viability of the profession, promote the relevance of the profession, and/or assure consumer access to occupational therapy practitioners. (3 credits) OCT 7160—Special Topics in Occupational Therapy This seminar for doctoral students only investigates timely topics of critical interest to health care providers. (3 credits) Elective OCT 7180—Neurosciences Foundations of Occupational Performance Focuses on the link between neuroscience and human occupational behavior. Current neuroscience research and hypotheses are compared and contrasted with current theoretical work in occupational therapy. Presents material from the clinical practice viewpoint so students learn to use the knowledge gained to enhance their clinical reasoning and occupation-centered practice. (3 credits) Elective OCT 7201—Telehealth Applications in OT in Medically Underserved Populations and Areas Students will explore the delivery of health care using technology, examine the current applications of telehealth in OT practice, and be able to apply telehealth approaches to serve underserved areas and populations, as well as plan innovative telehealth services while maintaining information privacy and adhering to legal and ethical considerations. (3 credits) OCT 7211—Sensory Processing Basis of Occupational Performance This course includes an examination of the theory and practice of sensory processing in occupational therapy in seminal literature, current research in neuroscience, and current practice-related research across the life span. Students will apply this knowledge in developing a project related to a specific age, diagnosis, or population. Prior knowledge and experience in this area of practice is helpful. (3 credits) Elective OCT 7241—Infant and Child Mental Health The course will provide framework for understanding the complex processes involved in mental health for infants and children, and how this relates to occupational performance. Clinical application of theoretical approaches and contextual influences will be considered for specific diagnostic classifications. (3 credits) Elective OCT 7242—Occupational Therapy Practice with Autistic Spectrum Disorders This course focuses on current findings regarding autistic spectrum disorders and how they affect occupational performance. Includes a review of relevant research and readings from multiple related fields. Specific programs for working with children and adolescents with autism will be examined. (3 credits) Elective OCT 7244 —Low Vision Across the Life Span The course focuses on vision deficits throughout the life span and their impact on the occupations of individuals and caregivers. Students will review relevant anatomy, neuroanatomy, and various visual disorders. They will then explore and learn about evaluation of vision deficits and treatment implications through current practice and research findings. (3 credits) Elective OCT 7301—Contexts of Occupation-Centered Practice This course explores the concept of occupation-centered practice from operationalization through implementation in assessment and intervention. Occupational contexts as enablers of occupational participation will be examined, including the cultural, personal, temporal, virtual, physical, and social contexts. Students will examine the evidence supporting the use of occupation in practice and the inclusion, exclusion, and barriers of context. Educational approaches to occupationcentered and context-focused teaching and learning, along with the development of occupation-centered curriculum, will be discussed. (3 credits) OCT 7302—Contextual Aspects of Occupational Performance This course is a study of contexts as related to occupational performance for advanced practitioners. Concepts and theories related to the use of context as an enabler of participation are explored. Specifically, cultural, personal, temporal, virtual, physical, and social contexts are examined. (3 credits) OCT 7420—Mixed Methods Research This course provides an overview of mixed methods research. Students must have completed an overview of qualitative and quantitative research methods courses (see prerequisites). Students are first introduced to the nature and foundations of mixed methods. From these theoretical and philosophical perspectives, various mixed methods designs are discussed. Understanding of mixed design is accomplished by reading and evaluation of prior studies and completing analysis of existing qualitative and quantitative data. The course uses an applied perspective with weekly discussions focused on the identification of research problems or opportunities; the development of purpose and research questions; and the choice, design, and implementation of an appropriate methodological approach. The course concludes with consideration given to mixing qualitative and quantitative

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