OTD News Volume 5, Issue 1

Arnold, T. P., & Carrasco, R. C. (2015, March). Utilizing virtual dissection in preparation for cadaveric studies in an anatomy course. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Academy of Sciences, Dade City, FL. ABSTRACT: A foundational core course for professional studies, namely Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Entry– Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) in the College of Health Care Sciences, required a redesign of the medical anatomy course to accomplish a blended face-to-face and online de- livery mode. The blended course delivery combines sixteen week, on -line lecture instruction with periodic, face-to-face (on-ground) kin- esthetic (lab based) learning and provides an alternative delivery and structure for post- millennial learners. In preparation for once- monthly or more cadaver lab experience, the course requires stu- dents to practice identification of organs, and structures using a vir- tual dissector (A&P revealed and Anatomy On-line). After complet- ing worksheets which summarize these virtual dissections, the stu- dents correlate these studies with follow-up identification on cadav- ers during once-monthly (or more) institute sessions. Following completion by this cohort, the course instructor collects and evalu- ates student feedback for further course improvement. NSU Tampa Spin on Neuroanatomy Accepted for Florida Academy of Sciences Conference Page 9 OTDNews, Volume V, Issue 1