NSU HPD Catalog 2023-2024

Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Occupational Therapy 391 OTD 8241—Occupational Therapy Interventions I— Mental Health, Wellness, and Community, Lecture The course focuses on the application of the OTPF4, the various occupation-based models and frames of reference for occupational therapy evaluation and treatment, with emphasis on wellness, prevention, and community-based therapy practice. Prerequisite: successful completion of all program requirements to this point in the curriculum (6 credits) OTD 8241L—Occupational Therapy Interventions I— Mental Health, Wellness, and Community, Lab This laboratory course addresses evaluation and treatment from the perspective of various models of practice in identifying barriers and supports for participation and engagement in valued occupations. Determinants for participation in occupations will be addressed for multiple conditions within the context of diverse environments and individual contexts, through the lens of the OT process. Major frames of reference are discussed in relation to occupation-centered practice in a variety of mental health, wellness, and community practice settings. Prerequisite: successful completion of all program requirements to this point in the curriculum (2 credits) OTD 8242—Occupational Therapy Interventions II— Children and Youth, Lecture This course addresses evaluation and treatment from the perspective of various models of practice in identifying barriers and supports for participation and engagement of pediatrics with multiple conditions. Determinants for participation in occupations will be addressed for multiple conditions within the context of diverse environments and individual contexts, through the lens of the OT process. Major frames of reference are discussed in relation to occupation-centered practice in a variety of pediatric practice settings. Prerequisite: successful completion of all program requirements to this point in the curriculum (6 credits) OTD 8242L—Occupational Therapy Interventions II— Children and Youth, Lab This laboratory course addresses evaluation and treatment from the perspective of various models of practice in identifying barriers and supports for participation and engagement of pediatrics with multiple conditions. Determinants for participation in occupations will be addressed for multiple conditions within the context of diverse environments and individual contexts, through the lens of the OT process. Major frames of reference are discussed in relation to occupation-centered practice in a variety of pediatric practice settings. Prerequisite: successful completion of all program requirements to this point in the curriculum (2 credits) OTD 8243—Occupational Therapy Interventions III— Adults, Lecture This course is the final occupational therapy interventions course. It addresses evaluation/treatment and all aspects of best practice with the adult and aging population related to their occupational performance in various environments. This supports the Level I Fieldwork Experience for this age group. Prerequisite: successful completion of all program requirements to this point in the curriculum (6 credits) OTD 8243L—Occupational Therapy Interventions III— Adults, Lab This laboratory course addresses evaluation and treatment from the perspective of various models of practice in identifying barriers and supports for participation and engagement of adults with multiple conditions. Determinants for participation in occupations will be addressed for multiple conditions within the context of diverse environments and individual contexts, through the lens of the OT process. Major frames of reference are discussed in relation to occupation-centered practice in a variety of adult practice settings. Prerequisite: successful completion of all program requirements to this point in the curriculum (2 credits) OTD 8255—Research Proposal and IRB Seminar Student research teams will work with a principal investigator to develop a faculty-led research proposal that will include a review of the relevant literature; formulation of research questions; selection of methodology and procedures; plan for design, data collection, and data analysis; and preparation for submission to the Institutional Review Board for approval. Prerequisite: successful completion of all program requirements to this point in the curriculum (2 credits) OTD 8256—Research Implementation and Data Collection Seminar This course is the fourth of six in a series of evidence-based practice and research methods. In the previous semester, students will have developed a viable research proposal in which they refined and produced artifacts and qualifications for submission and approval by the Institutional Review Board. During this semester, the student research team will implement the approved research project by collecting their data. The process is rigorous and fosters a close working relationship among research group members and the faculty adviser. Prerequisite: successful completion of all program requirements to this point in the curriculum (2 credits) OTD 8257—Research Implementation, Data Analysis, and Interpretation This is the fifth in a series of six courses on evidencebased practice and research methods. In this course, the student implements an approved study or gains research experiences in faculty research projects. This course fulfills the requirement for students to implement one or more aspects of research methodology, including designing research instruments, collecting data, and analyzing or synthesizing data. Prerequisite: successful completion of all program requirements to this point in the curriculum (2 credits)

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