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Overview Degrees/Certificates Courses

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program at Sacramento City College prepares students to qualify for and pass the certification exam offered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and to request licensure by the California Board for Occupational Therapy (CBOT).

National certification exam pass rates can be found at the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) website.

All interested students should attend an information session as the program has extensive prerequisites, requirements and a robust application process.

Degrees Offered

A.S. in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Dean
Program Coordinator Ada Boone Hoerl
Phone (916) 558-2271
Email SCC-OTAInfo@scc.losrios.edu

Associate Degree

A.S. in Occupational Therapy Assistant

An Associate in Science Degree can be obtained by completion of the required Occupational Therapy Assistant program requirements. The degree includes Occupational Therapy Assistant courses (43.5 units), Allied Health courses (5 units), and specific general education and science courses required for the program (18.5-25.5 units). Students must also take additional courses to meet graduation requirements of the college. Courses are scheduled sequentially for four semesters and two summer sessions. The OTA program is cohort-based. Students are expected to advance through the required curriculum each semester in the established sequence. The Allied Health and OTA courses are offered Monday through Thursday in the evening and on Saturdays, with the exception of clinical fieldwork, which is scheduled during weekday business hours.

Supervised clinical fieldwork experiences are integrated throughout the program. Students must complete fieldwork as a corequisite to academic courses. The introduction to clinical practice courses, OTA 122, 132, and 142, require 40 hours of fieldwork (with 14 hours seminar for each class); OTA 152 requires 20 hours of fieldwork (with 7 hours seminar). There are two required full-time fieldwork experiences that take place during the student’s final two semesters, requiring completion of 320 hours in each assigned setting, to be completed during regular business hours, Monday-Friday. Students must be prepared to begin these rotations on a full-time basis in accordance with the program sequence. These clinical rotations each have a separate and required seminar course, each for 27 hours. Start dates for each student may vary based on site availability. All efforts are made to place eligible students in fieldwork sites as soon as sites are available. All students must complete Level II fieldwork within 18 months of completion of the didactic component of the program. In addition to graduation eligibility, fieldwork eligibility requires having current documentation on file for physical examinations, immunizations, a TB test, current CPR certification for health personnel (level C), background check, fingerprinting, and drug screening. Fieldwork sites may have additional requirements specific to their site.

Students in the OTA Program will be required to practice skills on each other in a laboratory setting with instructor supervision. Lab practical examinations are given to establish skill competence. Students must pass all lab practicals in order to pass a course. Courses in the OTA Program may include discussion of issues such as race, religion, sexuality, disability, and gender as related to the course content.

Additional program requirements are outlined in the OTA Program Handbook provided to all students during the program orientation. These requirements and expectations are reviewed in the orientation and, as applicable, in each program course. Failure to meet all program requirements, perform lab and/or clinical skills safely with competence, or demonstrate legal and ethical behaviors may result in disciplinary actions and/or dismissal from the program.

Accreditation/Certification: Program accreditation standards drive the program's curriculum and the majority of the program requirements. The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929. ACOTE's phone number, via AOTA, is (301) 652-6611, and their web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be able to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), located at One Bank Street, Suite 300, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. NBCOT's phone number is (301) 990-7979, and their web address is www.nbcot.org. After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). Most states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Upon successful completion of the NBCOT examination, graduates intending to practice in California are required to be licensed by the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT), located at 1610 Arden Way, Suite 121, Sacramento, CA 95815. Additional information about these practice regulations can be found at www.bot.ca.gov or by contacting the Board at (916) 263-2294.

Additional Information

About the Program: Informational meetings are held via Zoom two times in the fall and spring semesters and provide prospective students with information on program prerequisites, enrollment process, and other important facts about the program. These meetings address critical factors for student success, including planning related to educational requirements, finances, transportation, release from work, and support needs. All interested students are strongly encouraged to attend. For dates, times, and other information, visit the program website at https://scc.losrios.edu/occupational-therapy-assistant-program-details/occupational-therapy-assistant-program-details .

About Fieldwork Requirements: Students must be prepared to attend clinical fieldwork activities during weekday and daytime hours. Evening and weekend fieldwork is not available. Students are responsible for securing transportation to assigned clinical sites to complete the fieldwork component of the program. While all efforts are made to place students in geographically convenient areas, students need to be prepared to travel long distances to complete their fieldwork experiences in some settings. Due to the nature of clinical fieldwork placement, requests for placement on public transit lines are not available. The last two semesters of the program requires full-time clinical fieldwork during which students are unable to work in outside employment. Part-time placement is not available except for documented medical accommodations. Students should develop a financial plan that enables them to complete this required component of the program, which can take several months to complete depending on individual circumstances. Success on the national certification exam is dependent on timely program completion. While students have up to 18 months to complete their Level II fieldwork to account for contingencies that may arise, prompt completion of this requirement supports student success on this high-cost examination. Students must pay full price for each examination attempt.

About Recency of OTA Courses: All courses with an OTA designator (except OTA 100) must have been completed within the last five years at the time of petitioning for graduation. This time frame is consistent with recency requirements for completion of the national exam and for licensure to practice in California. Students who do not meet this qualification must meet with the Program Coordinator and the Division Dean to review individual circumstances.

About Transfer Students: Students from other accredited OT or OTA programs may apply to transfer to the Sacramento City College OTA Program. Students must first apply to the program and be accepted before transfer credits are reviewed. Students must submit the following in order to complete a transfer credit review: transcripts, course syllabi, and a letter of introduction from the director of the program where the student was previously enrolled. Any OT/OTA coursework older than five years will not be considered for transfer. The review of transfer credit requires five to six weeks and cannot be completed if the materials provided are incomplete. A review of the proposed transfer courses does not imply or guarantee acceptance of the coursework. Incoming transfer students are subject to skills and theory testing to confirm current competency prior to final course placement. Students may not transfer to take only the Level II fieldwork courses.

About Felony Convictions: A felony conviction may affect eligibility to sit for the national exam and/or complete the licensure process in California. For more information about an "Early Determination" review for the national exam, contact the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Their web address is www.nbcot.org. For more information about California licensure, contact the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT). Their web address is www.bot.ca.gov.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2023

Degree Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
Courses Required for Program Application in addition to the Graduation Requirements listed in the Enrollment Limitations:
AH 106	Communication for Allied Health Careers	2
AH 301	Health Care in a Multicultural Society (3)	3
or SOC 300	Introductory Sociology (3)
or SOC 480	Introductory Sociology - Honors (3)
or ANTH 310	Cultural Anthropology (3)
or ANTH 481	Honors Cultural Anthropology (3)
AH 311	Medical Language for Health-Care Providers	3
BIOL 100	Introduction to Concepts of Human Anatomy and Physiology (3)	3 - 10¹
or [ BIOL 430	Anatomy and Physiology (5)
and BIOL 431 ]	Anatomy and Physiology (5)
LIBR 307	Medical Information Resources	1
NUTRI 300	Nutrition (3)	3
or NUTRI 480	Nutrition Honors (3)
or HEED 300	Health Science (3)
OTA 100	Introduction to Occupational Therapy	1
PSYC 300	General Principles (3)	3²
or PSYC 480	Honors General Principles (3)
PSYC 370	Human Development: A Life Span (3)	3
or EDUC 300	Human Development: A Life Span (3)
Semester 1 (Spring):
OTA 123	Fundamentals of Clinical Documentation	1
OTA 124	Introduction to Electronic Documentation for the OTA	0.5
OTA 131	Occupational Therapy Theory and Process in Psychosocial Dysfunction	5
OTA 132	Introduction to Clinical Practice in Psychosocial Dysfunction (1)	1
or OTA 122	Introduction to Clinical Practice in Non-Traditional Settings (1)
OTA 150	Occupational Therapy Process and Practice in Developmental Disabilities and Pediatric Conditions	2.5
Semester 2 (Summer):
OTA 110	Functional Biomechanics for the OTA	3
OTA 111	Functional Biomechanics Lab for the OTA	1
OTA 152	Introduction to Clinical Practice in Pediatric Conditions	0.5
Semester 3 (Fall):
OTA 140	Theoretical Foundations of Physical Dysfunction	3
OTA 141	Occupational Therapy Process in Physical Dysfunction	4
OTA 142	Introduction to Clinical Practice in Physical Dysfunction (1)	1
or OTA 122	Introduction to Clinical Practice in Non-Traditional Settings (1)
Semester 4 (Spring):
OTA 120	Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice	2.5
OTA 160	Fieldwork Level II for the Occupational Therapy Assistant	6
OTA 162	Practice Skills for First Rotation OTA Level II Fieldwork	0.5
Semester 5 (Summer):
OTA 121	Contemporary Models of Practice in Occupational Therapy	1
Semester 6 (Fall):
OTA 161	Fieldwork Level II for the Occupational Therapy Assistant	6
OTA 163	Practice Skills for Second Rotation OTA Level II Fieldwork	0.5
Total Units:		61 - 68

¹Ten year recency required.

²Ten year recency required.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.

Enrollment Eligibility

To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

Students must be eligible for graduation with the exception of OTA coursework.
Completion of courses required for the program: AH 106, AH 311, AH 301 or ANTH 310 or SOC 300, BIOL 100 or BIOL 430 and BIOL 431, LIBR 307, NUTRI 300 or HEED 300, OTA 100, PSYC 300 or PSYC 480, and PSYC 370 or EDUC 300 with grades of “C” or better. BIOL 100 or BIOL 430 and BIOL 431 and PSYC 300 or equivalent courses must have been completed within the last 10 years at the time of application to and/or the time of enrollment into the program.
Completion of SCC general education courses in the following areas: Area I - Humanities, Area II(b)- Communication and Analytical Thinking, Area III(a)- Physical Education, Area V(a)- American Institutions, and Area VI- Ethnic/Multicultural Studies.
Completion of SCC graduation competencies for reading, writing, and math.
Students must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in the courses required for the program, listed above. Courses passed with a grade "P" or "CR" will be calculated into the student's GPA as a "C" grade.
Students with in-progress coursework must show proof of enrollment at the time of application and submit proof of successful completion at the end of the semester to retain eligibility. Waitlisted courses are not eligible.
All official transcripts and approved course substitution forms for courses completed outside of the Los Rios Community College District must be on file with the SCC Admissions & Records office at the time of application.

Enrollment Process

Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps:

Interested students are strongly encouraged to attend a program information meeting prior to applying to the program. Dates and times can be found on the program website at http://www.scc.losrios.edu/ota/. In addition, those who have previously attended an information meeting must monitor the program website to ensure they have the most current information as requirements may have changed. Students may also attend additional information meetings.
The program enrolls eligible students via a waitlist system. Qualified applicants will be notified of their placement on the list and their projected enrollment year. Once placed on the waitlist, the student is required to verify their continued interest each year to retain their eligibility and place on the list until they are enrolled in the program.
Applications to the program must be submitted by the posted due date, which can be found on the program website at https://scc.losrios.edu/apply-to-ota/apply-to-ota/apply-to-ota. All applications are accepted once a year and are submitted only online. New applicants must submit a complete and qualified application in order to be considered. New applicants must also submit proof of enrollment for in-progress courses in PDF format only, and transcripts for completed coursework must be on file in the SCC Admissions & Records department at the time of application.
When the number of applicants to a program exceeds the available seats, a random selection process is used to determine the roster of the incoming class, per California Education Code. The order of annual additions to the waitlist will be determined by random selection.
Selected students who decline their seat in the next cohort will need to re-apply as a new applicant during the next application cycle and return to the waitlist.
Students selected to enter the program will be expected to fulfill additional requirements prior to their first semester to maintain their eligibility for enrollment. Examples of these requirements include: completion of a background check, drug screen, physical examination, immunizations, CPR and HIPAA training; and purchase of malpractice insurance and a medical document manager subscription. Detailed instructions are provided at the time of eligibility notification. Costs of these requirements are the student's responsibility. This list is not fully inclusive and is subject to change without notice.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

recognize the theoretical frames of reference from which the practice of occupational therapy is derived.
demonstrate fundamental skills in the use of evidence to guide practice and participate in research activities as directed.
describe current and emerging areas of occupational therapy practice and OTA scope of practice in these settings.
analyze tasks and environments to assess their therapeutic qualities, constraints, and modifications for safe and effective occupational performance.
perform evaluation procedures selected according to OTA practice guidelines.
assist in developing occupational therapy intervention plans in collaboration with the supervising OT.
implement an intervention plan to engage clients in purposeful activities related to occupational performance and established treatment goals.
document client-related perspectives and factual data for oral and written communication, using either traditional methods or digital platforms.
maintain records and reports including counter-signatures, as guided by regulations for scope of practice, confidentiality, reimbursement, and quality assurance.
revise and implement OT intervention plans in ongoing collaboration with the supervising OT.
assess factors that warrant change or discontinuation of an established intervention plan, and need for further consultation, in collaboration with the supervising OT.
manage supplies and equipment necessary for OT intervention, demonstrating safety and appropriate infection control procedures.
access, reference, and abide by all state and federal regulations, including HIPAA and ADA guidelines.
apply the OT Code of Ethics as an element of all professional interactions and service provision.
adhere to all OT department and agency policies and procedures.
explain the definition and role of occupational therapy and the distinct nature of occupation to consumers, families, inter-professional team members, third-party payors, legislators, and other stakeholders.
discuss how socio-cultural diversity and social determinants of health may influence the therapeutic process.
demonstrate actions that reflect therapeutic use of self and non-judgmental attitudes and values toward patient/clients, staff, and family members in professional situations.
exhibit behaviors that respect the client’s basic rights to quality service with minimum risk of further injury or insult.
demonstrate an attitude of professional responsibility for self-directed learning as a life-long process for acquiring new knowledge, abilities, attitudes, and refining clinical reasoning.
demonstrate active involvement in professional development, leadership, and advocacy.

Career Information

This program prepares the student for employment as an occupational therapy assistant. Occupational therapy assistants work with people of all ages who, because of physical, cognitive, developmental, social, or emotional problems, need specialized assistance in order to lead independent, productive, and satisfying lives. They may work in a wide variety of settings including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, school systems, psychiatric hospitals, private practice outpatient clinics, and emerging practice areas.

Occupational Therapy Assisting (OTA) Courses

OTA 100 Introduction to Occupational Therapy

Units:1
Hours:18 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2023

This course has been designed to provide the student with information needed to determine if occupational therapy (OT) is a suitable career option. The student is introduced to human occupation as participation in everyday life activities. In addition, the course will address how health, wellness, disease, and disability affect engagement in life tasks and how OT interventions are used to maximize performance within chosen activities. The role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) is defined, with explanation of the history of OT as well as current and emerging practice settings. Professional activities, requirements, ethics, and behaviors are also discussed. Students will complete a virtual clinical observation activity.

OTA 110 Functional Biomechanics for the OTA

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:OTA 150 and 152 with grades of "C" or better
Corequisite:OTA 111
Catalog Date:August 1, 2023

In this course the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) student will explore components of human movement, including joint structure and function, muscle action, motor and reflex development, and balance and sensory influence. In addition to the body structures involved in movement, students will examine the motor and process skills and sensory and neuromusculoskeletal client factors required for engagement in occupation across the lifespan. Students will complete a formal biomechanical activity analysis as it relates to occupational performance.

OTA 111 Functional Biomechanics Lab for the OTA

Units:1
Hours:54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:OTA 150 and 152 with grades of "C" or better
Corequisite:OTA 110
Catalog Date:August 1, 2023

In this course the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) student will use an analysis and problem-solving approach to functional human movement across the lifespan. Through hands-on laboratory activities, students will develop skills in assessment of client factors affecting engagement in occupations. Students will explore basic intervention methods and strategies for remediation of and compensation for biomechanical deficits and impairments.

OTA 120 Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice

Units:2.5
Hours:45 hours LEC
Prerequisite:OTA 123 and LIBR 307 with grades of "C" or better.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2023

In this course the student will develop knowledge and understanding of the various contexts in which Occupational Therapy (OT) services are provided. Participation in the management and reimbursement of OT services within the scope of the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) is addressed as well. Included is discussion of the principles of management and systems as they relate to providing OT services to individuals and within organizations. Professional responsibilities are examined with an emphasis on development of professional attitudes and behaviors.

OTA 121 Contemporary Models of Practice in Occupational Therapy

Units:1
Hours:18 hours LEC
Prerequisite:OTA 120 with a grade of "C" or better
Catalog Date:August 1, 2023

Significant changes in health care have resulted in a move away from the medical and institutional models to community-based models. This course will provide the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) student with a foundation of knowledge that will allow the student to pursue practice opportunities in community-based and other non-traditional and emerging practice settings. In this course, the student will gain an understanding of the various disciplines involved in these settings, the role of or potential for occupational therapy (OT) services within these organizations and funding sources. The student will explore legislative aspects of OT in community-based and non-traditional services, further developing their professional advocacy skills. Students will also explore the profession's philosophical beliefs about inclusion and OT service accessibility.

OTA 122 Introduction to Clinical Practice in Non-Traditional Settings

Units:1
Hours:54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:AH 106 with a grade of "C" or better
Enrollment Limitation:Students must have completed all degree and college graduation requirements with the exception of OTA courses and be officially accepted into an OTA program cohort.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2023

Through Level I fieldwork experiences, students will be introduced to non-traditional practice for individuals with conditions that limit or affect engagement in occupations. As participant observers, students will integrate academic experiences with Occupational Therapy (OT) process in fieldwork settings serving non-traditional clients, those not in typical clinical settings. Through interactions with clients and staff, students will develop skills in observation of occupational performance, clinical safety, therapeutic communication and clinical relationships, professional behavior and boundary-setting, and the self-awareness necessary to be a successful OT practitioner. Students will be required to complete 40 hours of clinical fieldwork during weekday business hours and attend 14 hours of on-campus discussion group. Note: Fieldwork sites may require current documentation for the following requirements: a physical examination, immunizations, a TB test, CPR certification for health personnel (level C), background check, fingerprinting, drug screen, proof of health insurance, and proof of automobile insurance if driving is involved as part of the clinical experience. Students are responsible for their own transportation to/from the fieldwork site.

OTA 123 Fundamentals of Clinical Documentation

Units:1
Hours:18 hours LEC
Prerequisite:See enrollment limitations
Enrollment Limitation:Students must have completed all degree and college graduation requirements with the exception of core OTA courses and be officially accepted into an OTA program cohort.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2023

In this course, the Occupational Therapy Assistant student will develop basic skills in clinical documentation. Students will be introduced to various documentation formats as required by different treatment settings and reimbursement systems. Students will be required to distinguish between subjective and objective reports and development of the clinical opinion and a plan based on these reports. The "Occupational Therapy Practice Framework" will be used as a tool critical to developing fluency in documentation terminology.

OTA 124 Introduction to Electronic Documentation for the OTA

Units:0.5
Hours:9 hours LEC
Prerequisite:OTA 120 and 123 with grades of "C" or better
Catalog Date:August 1, 2023

The use of electronic medical record (EMR) is an expected skill in health care practice as service providers establish compliance with federal mandates for medical information management. This course will provide the occupational therapy assistant student with an introduction to EMR formats, methods, reimbursement requirements, and legal issues. This course prepares the student for learning the basics of the EMR in preparation for Level II fieldwork.

OTA 131 Occupational Therapy Theory and Process in Psychosocial Dysfunction

Units:5
Hours:72 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:See enrollment limitations
Corequisite:OTA 132
Enrollment Limitation:Students must have completed all degree and college graduation requirements with the exception of OTA courses and be officially accepted into an OTA program cohort.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2023

This course examines the role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) when working with individuals who have mental health conditions, cognitive impairments, trauma histories, and/or disregulated behaviors in a range of settings and contexts. Students will explore areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, contexts, activity demands, and client factors that affect engagement in occupation throughout the lifespan and how these are influenced by psychosocial factors. Occupational Therapy (OT) process will be addressed to include an understanding of an occupational profile, analysis of occupational performance, intervention planning and implementation, and methods to elicit therapeutic outcomes. Students will also advance their skills in activity analysis and the use of professional literature and resources, as well as their awareness of the theoretical models that influence clinical decision-making.

OTA 132 Introduction to Clinical Practice in Psychosocial Dysfunction

Units:1
Hours:54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:See enrollment limitations
Corequisite:OTA 131
Enrollment Limitation:Students must have completed all degree and college graduation requirements with the exception of OTA courses and be officially accepted into an OTA program cohort.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2023

Through Level I fieldwork experiences, students will be introduced to clinical practice for individuals with mental health conditions and disregulated behaviors that limit or affect engagement in occupations. As participant observers, students will integrate academic experiences with Occupational Therapy (OT) process in settings serving clients with a variety of psychosocial challenges and degrees of disability. Through interactions with clients and staff, students will develop skills in observation of occupational performance, clinical safety, therapeutic communication and clinical relationships, professional behavior and boundary-setting, and the self-awareness necessary to be a successful OT practitioner. Students will be required to complete 40 hours of fieldwork via virtual clinical simulations and attend 14 hours of synchronous online discussion groups.

OTA 140 Theoretical Foundations of Physical Dysfunction

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:OTA 110 and 111 with grades of "C" or better
Corequisite:OTA 141 and 142
Catalog Date:August 1, 2023

This course introduces the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) student to neurological, orthopedic, and medical conditions that result in physical disabilities. Students will explore areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, contexts, activity demands, and client factors that affect engagement in occupation throughout the lifespan and how these are influenced by physical dysfunction. Students will also develop skills in the use of professional literature and resources, as well as an awareness of the theoretical models that influence clinical decision-making.

OTA 141 Occupational Therapy Process in Physical Dysfunction

Units:4
Hours:54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:OTA 110 and 111 with grades of "C" or better
Corequisite:OTA 140 and 142
Catalog Date:August 1, 2023

This course examines the role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) when working with individuals who have orthopedic, neurological, or medical conditions. Occupational Therapy (OT) process will be addressed, to include an understanding of an occupational profile, analysis of occupational performance, as well as intervention planning, implementation, and approaches. Students will also develop skills in selected assessments, clinical documentation, and the selection and use of therapeutic activities and media to elicit engagement in occupation and therapeutic outcomes.

OTA 142 Introduction to Clinical Practice in Physical Dysfunction

Units:1
Hours:54 hours LAB
Prerequisite:OTA 110 and 111 with grades of "C" or better
Corequisite:OTA 141
Catalog Date:August 1, 2023

Through Level I fieldwork experiences, students will be introduced to clinical practice for individuals with physical disabilities that limit or affect engagement in occupation. As participant observers, students will integrate academic experiences with Occupational Therapy (OT) process in settings serving clients with a variety of physical challenges and degrees of disability. Through interactions with clients and staff, students will develop skills in observation of occupational performance, clinical safety, therapeutic communication and clinical relationships, professional behavior and boundary-setting, and the self-awareness necessary to be a successful OT practitioner. Students will be required to complete 40 hours of fieldwork via virtual clinical simulations and attend 14 hours of synchronous online discussion groups.

OTA 150 Occupational Therapy Process and Practice in Developmental Disabilities and Pediatric Conditions

Units:2.5
Hours:36 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
Prerequisite:See enrollment limitations
Corequisite:OTA 152
Enrollment Limitation:Students must have completed all degree and college graduation requirements with the exception of OTA courses and be officially accepted into an OTA program cohort.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2023

This course introduces developmental disabilities and common conditions of children and adolescents referred for occupational therapy treatment. The scope of occupational therapy, the types of practice settings, and the role of the occupational therapy assistant in pediatrics and developmental disabilities are also covered. Common frames of references, evaluation tools and procedures, and intervention strategies used in pediatric occupational therapy practice are presented.

OTA 152 Introduction to Clinical Practice in Pediatric Conditions

Units:0.5
Hours:27 hours LAB
Prerequisite:See enrollment limitations
Corequisite:OTA 150
Enrollment Limitation:Students must have completed all degree and college graduation requirements with the exception of OTA courses and be officially accepted into an OTA program cohort.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2023

Through Level I fieldwork experiences, students will be introduced to clinical practice for individuals with pediatric or developmental conditions that limit or affect engagement in occupation. As participant observers, students will integrate academic experiences with Occupational Therapy (OT) process in settings serving clients with a variety of occupational challenges and degrees of disability. Through interactions with clients and staff, students will develop skills in observation of occupational performance, clinical safety, therapeutic communication and clinical relationships, professional behavior and boundary-setting, and the self-awareness necessary to be a successful OT practitioner. Students will be required to complete 20 hours of clinical fieldwork and attend 7 hours of on-campus discussion group. Note: Fieldwork sites may require current documentation for the following requirements: a physical examination, immunizations, a TB test, CPR certification for health personnel (level C), background check, fingerprinting, drug screen, proof of health insurance, and proof of automobile insurance if driving is involved as part of the clinical experience. Students are responsible for their own transportation to/from the fieldwork site.

OTA 160 Fieldwork Level II for the Occupational Therapy Assistant

Units:6
Hours:324 hours LAB
Prerequisite:OTA 131 and 132 with grades of "C" or better
Corequisite:OTA 162
Catalog Date:August 1, 2023

This course concentrates on the application of knowledge and skills for the occupational therapy assistant (OTA) student. The student is placed in a supervised fieldwork setting, which provides the student with the opportunity for carrying out professional responsibility with appropriate supervision and professional role modeling. Students complete 320 hours of supervised fieldwork in a facility working with patients with physical and/or psychosocial dysfunction. Students will be placed in two distinctly different clinical settings for OTA 160 and OTA 161 in order to experience a broad range of clinical expectations and scenarios, while progressively refining and advancing skills from one course to the next. Fieldwork sites are assigned by the fieldwork coordinator. This course is graded Pass/No Pass. Note: Fieldwork sites may require current documentation for the following requirements: a physical examination, immunizations, a TB test, CPR certification for health personnel (level C), background check, fingerprinting, drug screen, proof of health insurance, and proof of automobile insurance if driving is involved as part of the clinical experience. Students are responsible for their own transportation to/from the fieldwork site.

OTA 161 Fieldwork Level II for the Occupational Therapy Assistant

Units:6
Hours:324 hours LAB
Prerequisite:OTA 121, 141, and 142 with grades of "C" or better
Corequisite:OTA 163
Catalog Date:August 1, 2023

OTA 162 Practice Skills for First Rotation OTA Level II Fieldwork

Units:0.5
Hours:27 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Corequisite:OTA 160
Catalog Date:August 1, 2023

This course, taken in conjunction with OTA 160, provides the OTA student with structured activities to support success in clinical activities during Level II fieldwork. Students will review the occupational therapy assessment and treatment needs of various populations through the lifespan. To ensure currency in a range of topics, this course will also include activities related to OTA scope of practice, documentation, regulations, productivity, and reimbursement. National certification exam and licensing preparation activities will also be included.

OTA 163 Practice Skills for Second Rotation OTA Level II Fieldwork

Units:0.5
Hours:27 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Corequisite:OTA 161
Catalog Date:August 1, 2023

This course, taken in conjunction with OTA 161, provides the OTA student with structured activities to support success in clinical activities during Level II fieldwork. Students will review the occupational therapy assessment and treatment needs of various populations through the lifespan. To ensure currency in a range of topics, this course will also include activities related to OTA scope of practice, documentation, regulations, productivity, and reimbursement. National certification exam and licensing preparation activities will also be included.

OTA 295 Independent Studies in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Units:1 - 3
Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Enrollment Limitation:Only students officially enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, and in good-standing, are eligible for this course.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2023

This course allows an individual student enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program to study, research, and participate in clinical or community activities beyond the scope of regularly offered classes, pursuant to an agreement among the college, faculty members, and the student.

OTA 299 Experimental Offering in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Units:0.5 - 4
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2023

This is the experimental courses description.