This course examines the historical foundations, philosophical base, core values, and code of ethics of the profession. Occupation-based models of practice and the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF) are examined with a focus on analysis of the domain of occupational therapy. Structured learning experiences facilitate professional development and the transition to professional roles. This course meets online via both synchronous and asynchronous methods, and includes an experiential lab immersion.

This course explores the study of human musculoskeletal anatomy. The course emphasis is on functional understanding of the clinical application and impact of common injuries and conditions related to bones, muscles, and peripheral nerves. The lab portion of this course provides students with study of musculoskeletal structures of prosected human cadaver specimens (bones, muscles, and nerves), using 3-D dimensional anatomy software, and synthetic human anatomical models for a hands-on experience aimed to enhance lecture material. This course meets online via both synchronous and asynchronous methods, and includes an experiential lab immersion.

This course examines occupational performance across the lifespan by exploring physical, social-emotional, behavioral, and cognitive development along with environmental and contextual factors influencing performance. Typical and atypical changes in normative life tasks and occupational roles in relationship to environment and culture are discussed. This course meets online via both synchronous and asynchronous methods.

This course emphasizes the examination of the theoretical explanations of occupational performance using neuroscience as a context. Contemporary concepts of brain-function that support occupation are explored with emphasis on sensory, perception, motor, and cognitive processes. Lab activities emphasize elements of the neurologic examination with an introduction to commonly employed measures and tools for assessment. This course meets online via both synchronous and asynchronous methods, and includes an experiential lab immersion.

This course examines professional reasoning through the exploration of selected aspects of the occupational therapy process including completion of an occupational profile, occupational performance and activity analysis, and the creation of intervention plans using a variety of models of practice and frames of reference and theoretical approaches as explored within the course. This course meets online via both synchronous and asynchronous methods.

This course provides fundamental knowledge of the structure/function of human movement and their relationship to each other. Course content applies knowledge of human anatomy to occupational performance and includes assessments related to palpation, muscle testing, and goniometry with a focus on analyzing the impact of dysfunction on occupational performance. This course meets online via both synchronous and asynchronous methods, and includes an experiential lab immersion.

This course explores concepts related to health promotion and wellness practices that support occupational performance. The promotion of participation in selected complementary and alternative health interventions within the scope of practice of occupational therapy are explored. The course includes the development and adaptation of injury prevention and/or the optimization of health and wellness for the individual as well as a program-based system. This course meets online via both synchronous and asynchronous methods, and includes an experiential lab immersion.

This course introduces the historical and current models for application of the occupational therapy process to psychosocial and community-based problems. The course explores the history and current status of client care in contemporary service delivery in these practice areas. Task analysis and activity analysis techniques for occupational performance are introduced. This course meets online via both synchronous and asynchronous methods, and includes an experiential lab immersion.

This musculoskeletal rehabilitation course presents the etiology, typical symptoms, treatment and interventions of various disabling musculoskeletal conditions commonly addressed in occupational therapy practice. Topics include the assessment of muscle function, ROM, joint mobilization, sensation, pain, edema, and wound status. Intervention and treatment practices pertaining to musculoskeletal conditions will be examined (e.g., transfer training, ADL training, adaptive and assistive equipment, orthosis and ergonomic principles). This course meets online via both synchronous and asynchronous methods, and includes an experiential lab immersion.

This course emphasizes evaluation and intervention for adults with physical impairments using occupation-based frameworks and approaches. Occupation-based practice including screening, planning, applied treatment and evaluation approaches including acquisition, restorative, and compensatory strategies for adult populations and common conditions are explored. This course meets online via both synchronous and asynchronous methods, and includes an experiential lab immersion.

This course focuses on developing a deeper understanding of models of practice and frames of reference that shape occupational therapy practice in relationship to engagement in occupation. The student participates in the critique and analysis of the theoretical perspectives commonly used in occupational therapy practice and examines the role of theory in the professional decision-making process as it relates to occupational therapy practice for clients across the lifespan. This course meets online via both synchronous and asynchronous methods.

This course analyzes and implements occupational based theories and evidence-based approaches to the care of adults with neurological injuries and conditions. Neurological diagnoses including cerebral vascular accidents, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and degenerative diseases are emphasized. Additionally, issues in neurologically impaired patients related to cognition, communication, dysphasia and feeding, visual-perceptual, and motor control will be presented in relation to occupational performance. Neurological evaluation and treatment protocols for selected deficits will be included. This course meets online via both synchronous and asynchronous methods, and includes an experiential lab immersion.

This course highlights the occupational therapy process assessments for physical, developmental, sensory integrative, perceptual/cognitive, and psychosocial impairment as it applies to children and youth and their families. Application of pediatric frames of reference to specific problems within the framework of the multicultural family are explored within the course. This course meets online via both synchronous and asynchronous methods, and includes an experiential lab immersion.

This course presents the fundamental basis of theory and evidence necessary for selecting and utilizing physical agent and instrument-assisted modalities and splinting within the context of occupational therapy practice and varying state regulations. Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills are developed through various case studies, self quizzes, splint analyses, hands-on laboratory exercises, and self-evaluation. This course meets online via both synchronous and asynchronous methods, and includes an experiential lab immersion.

This course explores technological interventions and assistive technologies and services commonly used in occupational therapy practice. Differences between rehabilitative and assistive technologies are explored. The course includes analysis of theoretical frameworks, types of technologies and services, assessment, design, adaptation, modification, and monitoring of assistive technologies that support occupational performance. Research and evidence-based practice strategies are used for the identification of technologies and interventions for individuals with identified needs across the lifespan. This course meets online via both synchronous and asynchronous methods, and includes an experiential lab immersion.

This course emphasizes the development of clinical reasoning, therapeutic use of self and the occupational therapy process with a focus on the socialization of professional behavior and attitudes into the practice environment. Simulation and/or faculty-led experiences promote an organized approach to implementation of the occupational therapy process including evaluation, intervention planning, and goal setting. The course includes exposure to various service delivery models within psychosocial and community-based settings such as community-based clinics, shelters, private, and government-funded programs. This course occurs face-to-face during lab immersion weeks.

This course emphasizes the development of clinical reasoning, therapeutic use of self and the occupational therapy process with a focus on the socialization of professional behavior and attitudes into the practice environment. Simulation and/or faculty-led experiences promote an organized approach to implementation of the occupational therapy process including evaluation, intervention planning, and goal setting. The course includes exposure to various service delivery models within adult and older adult rehabilitation settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, inpatient rehabilitation, and specialty practice facilities.

This course emphasizes the development of clinical reasoning, therapeutic use of self and the occupational therapy process with a focus on the socialization of professional behavior and attitudes into the practice environment. Simulation and/or faculty-led experiences promote an organized approach to implementation of the occupational therapy process including evaluation, intervention planning, and goal setting. The course includes exposure to various service delivery models within children and youth practice settings such asinpatient rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, school-based practice, and early intervention.

This course introduces general research principles and evidence-based practice. The student becomes oriented to the University library system and technology resources and becomes familiar with the steps required to develop a research proposal, conduct a research study, and disseminate research results. The student learns to frame evidence-based practice questions, explore methods of obtaining peer-reviewed research to address those questions, and develops beginning competence in the fundamentals of conducting a literature review. This course meets online via both synchronous and asynchronous methods.

This course includes an in-depth examination of research and its relationship to multiple areas of practice and practice assumptions. The student acquires an in-depth understanding of theory-based research, selecting appropriate methodology and units of analysis in the design of research, ways of evaluating practice, and approaches to analyzing data. This course includes analysis and synthesis of qualitative data. The emphasis is placed on planning and developing a research proposal, conducting a research study, and learning the skills necessary to effectively report research information. This course meets online via both synchronous and asynchronous methods.

This course examines professional behaviors, development, and roles (e.g., fieldwork educator, entrepreneur, faculty, consultant, advocate, and servant leader). The student completes a professional portfolio based upon self-assessment, reflection, and career goals. This course meets online via both synchronous and asynchronous methods.

This course examines OT practice and evidence associated with teaching and learning in community, clinical and academic settings. Exploration of teaching strategies across a wide range of practice settings based on consumer needs, contexts, roles, task demands, resources, and expected outcomes. Further exploration of community and academic program development and delivery are explored. Methods for professional presentations and interprofessional teaching are highlighted. This course meets online via both synchronous and asynchronous methods.

This course covers basic principles of health care systems providing occupational therapy and related services to individuals and organizations. The student learns to integrate knowledge of delivery models, policies, and systems related to various current and emerging practice settings and makes clinical decisions for individuals and populations through application and synthesis of theory and evidence-based reasoning. This course meets online via both synchronous and asynchronous methods.

This course covers the principles of leadership and advocacy essential for individual and professional growth and protection of the occupational therapy scope of practice. Integration of knowledge and skills to advocate for patients and programs by influencing the regulatory environment, and refinement and evaluation of skills in interprofessional communication and collaboration are included. This course includes an exploration of topics and methods of advocacy that promote the role of occupational therapy in addressing societal needs. This course meets online via both synchronous and asynchronous methods.