MSOT Program Course Descriptions

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1 MSOT Program Course Descriptions Semester I: Human Occupation: This course introduces students to the broad concept of occupation by exploring ways people acquire skills for occupational performance. Students will develop an understanding of the relations between health and occupation, disability and occupation, and explore how humans find meaning in their lives, through occupation. Students will examine developmental themes and models of childhood and adolescent occupation, including activities of daily living, play, education, social skill development, and vocational exploration. The impact of physical, psychological, cognition, and social development on the child as well as the influence of caretakers, community, and culture will be addressed. Developmental themes and theoretical models of the adult life cycle, from early to late adulthood will include examination of physical, psychological, cognitive, and social changes and the influence of culture, race, and gender on occupations and adaptation. Emphasis will be placed on individual differences and the impact of sociocultural context or areas of occupation such as work, activities of daily living, play, education, social participation, and spiritual practices. Prerequisites: Admittance to Program Occupational Therapy Practice: Students will be introduced to foundation knowledge, values and philosophy of occupational therapy practice, and OT practice models and frameworks. Comparison of different frameworks will be conducted based on client profile, contextual surroundings and individual therapy goals. Students will learn the skills necessary to apply professional behaviors and skills required to be ethical practitioners. They will learn about various practice settings and systems within which occupational therapists practice to prepare them to begin making decisions regarding their fieldwork site selections. Prerequisites: Admittance to Program Occupational Therapy Practice in Psychosocial Dysfunction/Lab This course examines the evaluation of psychosocial and psycho-emotional areas of occupational performance and the planning and implementation of occupation-based interventions across domains of practice and client populations. The course addresses developing a client's occupational profile, narrative reasoning and therapeutic use of self, behavioral change, illness representation, and adjustment to chronic disorders. A specific focus of the course is evaluation of and intervention for clients' presenting with mental health disorders. Students will review the theoretical backgrounds that have historical or current significance in the practice of occupational therapy with individuals who are mentally ill. Prerequisites/Co-requisites: Human Occupation, Occupational Therapy Practice 1

2 Occupational Therapy Practice in Physical Dysfunction/Lab Basic treatment principles for neurologic, orthopedic, degenerative, and traumatic conditions, including CVA, arthritis, burns, fractures, and spinal cord injuries, as well as theory and research in relation to treatment, will be presented during lectures. A basic overview of human body-mind systems will be provided with an emphasis on pathology, the recognition of symptoms, their causes and the occupational implications of the disorders. Laboratory experiences will stress motor, sensory, and perceptual evaluations; comprehensive treatment planning; splint fabrication; and transfers. Prerequisites/Co-requisites: Human Occupation, Occupational Therapy Practice Semester II: Group Dynamics/Lab Group Dynamics involves the exploration of the interactions that occur in small and large group systems. Classes and readings focus on theories of group process that lead to effective group functioning, theories of small group functioning and elements of group process that lead to effective group formation, development, and closure. Group experiences in class will assist in integrating theoretical learning, building upon skills for group observation, leadership, and individual membership. The class will be part of its own laboratory in small group dynamics. Prerequisites/Co-requisites: Human Occupation, Occupational Therapy Practice Health Ethics and Law (HP 601) This is a graduate-level course introducing students to the complex area of health care ethics and law, through examination of theories, principles, and current issues in health care ethics and development of laws that guide health care administration, practice, and research, and the medical product industry. Ethical and legal issues related to organizational and professional responsibility, patient rights and informed consent, reproduction, end-of-life care, duty to treat and duty to warn, and clinical research and experimentation, are among the areas of study and discussion. This course is a requirement for the Master of Science in Health Administration, Health Product Regulation, Nursing Leadership/Regulatory Affairs, and Nursing Leadership/Business Management and the MS in Occupational Therapy. Prerequisites/Co-requisites: Admittance to Program OT Evaluation and Intervention for Children and Adolescents/Lab Students will gain foundation knowledge of OT evaluation and intervention processes. Students will apply clinical reasoning for the evaluation and treatment of children with various conditions, and across age groups. Course content will focus on supporting the occupations of the child within an environmental context with an emphasis on family and sociocultural factors. Students will examine major theoretical frames of reference based upon current research and will learn to apply this to planning occupational therapy evaluations and interventions. Students will learn common assessment tools used by occupational therapists, and how to select and critique evaluation methods. Select cases will be used for the application of knowledge, interventions, and frames of reference used with children. 2

3 OT Evaluation and Intervention for Adults and Older Adults/Lab Students will gain foundation knowledge of OT evaluation and intervention processes with adults with neurological and orthopedic conditions. Students will apply the clinical reasoning processes to clinical practice with adults with various types of medical conditions. Students will learn about common assessment tools available to occupational therapists for adults, as well as where, when, and how to apply them. The course includes examination of theories of aging, including physiological, psychological, and functional changes and the influence of culture, race, and gender in the experience of aging. Through clinical reasoning, students will learn to evaluate and facilitate functional performance in older adults in a variety of environments, ranging from community to institutional settings. Students will develop technical skills in administering selected evaluation tools, in integrating assessment data, and demonstrate clinical decisions about intervention planning and implementation. Selected cases will be used for application of knowledge. Note: This course will include a Problem-Based Learning component that encourages students to apply clinical reasoning and material from previous courses in a practice/case-based context. Semester III: Community-Based Practice/Lab Students will learn the necessary skills, knowledge, and roles utilized by occupational therapists in community-based settings. Topics will include program planning, design, and implementation, legislative and systems issues related to community-based practice, program evaluation, entrepreneurship, and future directions in community-based practice. Students will discuss and evaluate models for early intervention programs, adult day health programs, primary care models, low vision and fall prevention programs, forensic mental health, return-to-work, and other similar models of community-based practice. This course includes a service learning component., Group Dynamics/Lab, OT Eval & Intervention Children/Adolescents/Lab, OT Eval & Intervention Adults/Older Adults/Lab Assistive Technology This course will examine the problems associated with designing and providing assistive devices to individuals with disabilities, in order to assist mobility, communication, positioning, environmental control and daily living. Processes discussed will include needs assessment, search for available devices, resources available, and creative problem solving. Students will work with materials commonly used to create individualized devices, as well as in teams on a design for a specific user or group. Problems of funding and delivery of devices will also be explored. 3

4 Research Methods This course will explore components of the research process in the context of occupational therapy. This includes developing research questions, conducting a literature search and review, data collection and data analysis, drawing conclusions from data, ethics in research, and sharing research findings. School-Based Practice Students will gain knowledge and experience in the practical application of educationally relevant occupational therapy service provision in the context of the school. Topics include: screening, assessment, planning, and implementation of interventions, consultation models, documentation, the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) process, understanding eligibility for special education services, evaluation of caseloads, and direct and alternative strategies for supporting children in the educational process., OT Eval & Intervention Children/Adolescents/Lab Semester IV: Clinical Reasoning in OT This course will focus on the development of occupational therapy reasoning skills based on theoretical and practice learning. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to make, reflect on, analyze, and critique observations, as well as make interpretations based on these observations. Students will explore the procedural components of the clinical reasoning process with reference to the profession's practice framework, evidence-based practice, selected theoretical models and practice areas. Topics include principles of evaluation, outcome measures, evidence-based practice, client-centered practice, clinical documentation, pain management, client problem and goal identification, development of PICO questions, searching and analyzing literature, preparing Rx plans, and presentation to the client. Prerequisites/Co-requisites: : Human Occupation, Occupational Therapy Practice, OT Practice, Group Dynamics/Lab, OT Eval & Intervention Children/Adolescents/Lab, OT Eval & Intervention Adults/Older Adults/Lab, Community Based Practice/Lab Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation/Lab This course will serve as an introduction to the specialization of hand therapy within the field of occupational therapy. Limitations in hand function can cause a decreased level of participation in life s tasks and individual roles. Therapies, interventions, modalities and exercises to use in hand therapy will be addressed. The lab will be used for assessment and fabrication of splints to meet specific needs. Prerequisites/Co-requisites: OT Eval & Intervention Children/Adolescents/Lab, OT Eval & Intervention Adults/Older Adults/Lab 4

5 OT Leadership Students will integrate concepts, principles, and strategies that are fundamental to the provision of occupational therapy services in the changing U.S. health care system. This course links system management, reimbursement mechanisms, and public policy found in occupational therapy practice settings to the populations served. Knowledge of leadership, management, ethics and marketing principles that are necessary for success in today's health care industry are emphasized. Prerequisites/Co-requisites: Human Occupation, Occupational Therapy Practice, Health Ethics & Law, OT Eval & Intervention Children/Adolescents/Lab, OT Eval & Intervention Adults/Older Adults/Lab Special Topics in Occupational Therapy Presentations will be given by faculty, guest lecturers and students covering selected topics or subjects of special interest. Students will be required to research and present information related to one or more of the following areas: A) Administration; B) Clinical Education; C) Pediatrics; D) Physical Disabilities; E) Mental Health; F) Gerontology/Geriatrics; G) School-based Practice, and others. Prerequisites/Co-requisites: Group Dynamics/Lab, OT Eval & Intervention Children/Adolescents/Lab, OT Eval & Intervention Adults/Older Adults/Lab, Community Based Practice/Lab, Research Methods Note: This course will also include development and presentation of a comprehensive portfolio describing an overview of each student s work, accomplishments, and achieved objectives in the curriculum. Fieldwork Fieldwork IA and IB.5 cr each Students will perform observations in various occupational therapy settings and assist, as appropriate, in the planning and implementation of occupational therapy services. The Level I Fieldwork placement is scheduled during the second and third semesters of the fulltime program (later in the progression for part time students). The Fieldwork components will include a seminar class, reflective journals, and on-line discussion forums. Prerequisites: B- or above in all coursework to date; students must have completed at least 4 courses within the MSOT program prior to beginning Fieldwork IA. Fieldwork IIA and IIB 8 cr each Each part of Fieldwork II is a 12-week, full-time internship that takes place after the completion of all required coursework. Level II fieldwork provides students with opportunities to: experience in-depth delivery of occupational therapy services to clients; focus on the application of purposeful and meaningful occupation and/or research, administration and management of occupational therapy services. Level II fieldwork is designed to promote clinical reasoning and reflective practice, to transmit values and beliefs that promote ethical practice and to develop professionalism and competence in career responsibilities. Students must complete both Fieldwork II segments to meet program requirements. Prerequisites: Completion of all coursework (except for Fieldwork Discussion Course) with a B- or above; Concurrently registered for Fieldwork Online Discussion Course 5

6 Level II Fieldwork Online Discussion Course 2 cr Students will respond to instructor-lead discussion prompts as well as to postings of their classmates. The online discussion provides the opportunity for students to relate fieldwork experiential learning to all areas of Regis College coursework including: mind-body systems, health-and-human systems of care; assessment; intervention; documentation; evidence-based practice; client-centered and occupation-centered practice; and application of research to practice. Students will engage in on-going discussions about professional identity and the transition from student to professional as they describe and discuss fieldwork challenges and successes across a variety of practice settings. Must be taken concurrently with Fieldwork IIA and IIB. Prerequisites: Completion of all coursework with a B- or above, and concurrently registered for Fieldwork II 6