Missouri Health Professions Consortium OTA Program

Sandy Lykins, MOT, OTR/L

OTA 200- Foundations of Occupational Therapy Spring 2009

OTA 200 FOUNDATIONS OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Missouri Health Professions Consortium

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Spring 2009

Sandy Lykins, MOT, OTR/L

CLASS MEETINGS: Monday and Thursday 1 – 2:30

Wednesday Lab 9 – 12:00

INSTRUCTOR: Sandy Lykins, MOT, OTR/L

205 Clark Hall

Columbia, MO 65211

Phone: 573.884.7330

Email:

OFFICE HOURS: MU: Monday and Thursday: 2:45 – 3:45

ECC: Wednesday 12 – 1

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course presents an introduction to occupational therapy; including history, philosophical base, values, ethics, practice framework and clinical reasoning. Students will learn selected theories and frames of reference as they pertain to interventions in mental health, physical disabilities, pediatrics, and community practice areas. An overview of the occupational therapy process, including assessment, treatment planning, treatment implementation and discontinuation of intervention will be presented. The role of occupational therapy in health care, community-based, and educational systems will be explored. Role delineation and collaboration of the occupational therapy assistant with other occupational therapy and health care personnel are discussed. This course includes visits to a variety of occupational therapy settings.

TEXTBOOKS:

Sladyk, Karen and Ryan, Sally E. (2001). Ryan’s Occupational Therapy Assistant: Principles, Practice Issues, and Techniques 4th Edition. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.

Borcherding, Sherry and Morrealse, Marie J. (2007). The OTA’s Guide to Writing SOAP Notes. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.

American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc (2008). Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process 2nd Edition. Baltimore: AOTA.

PRE-REQUISITES: Admission to the Missouri Health Professions Consortium Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.

CO-REQUISITES: OTA 205 Medical Conditions in Occupational Therapy, OTA 210 Analysis of Occupations, OTA 215 Mental Health and Psychosocial Practice, and OTA 220 Pediatric and Adolescent Practice.

DATE / TOPIC / READING / ASSIGNMENT
Mon Jan 4 / Occupational Therapy History / Ryan Ch 1
Wed Jan 6
LAB / History: CRAFT ACTIVITIES
VIDEO / ROLE PLAY INTERVIEW
Thurs Jan 7 / The OT Assistant Heritage / Ryan Ch 2
Mon Jan 11 / Philosophy of OT and Core Values
Practice Settings / Ryan Ch 3
Wed January 13 / DEFENSE MECHANISMS / CHAINING
Thurs Jan 14 / Professional Associations
Credentialing
OTA supervision
OT / OTA Role Quiz as in-class activity / Ryan Ch 41 / Explore NBCOT, AOTA, and Missouri OT Association websites
Discussion Board
Mon Jan 18 / NO CLASS - MLK HOLIDAY
Wed Jan 20 / HIPAA
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS
(PREP FOR FW)
Thurs Jan 21 / Occupational Therapy Practice Framework / Ryan Ch 5
OT Framework: Domains and Process / Blackboard Quiz 1
Mon Jan 25 / Occupational Therapy Practice Framework / As above
Wed Jan 27 / ORTHOPEDICS AS RELATED TO OT:
Thurs Jan 28 / Theory that Guides Practice:
Frame of Reference
Models of Practice / Ryan Ch 7
Mon Feb 1 / Theory that Guides Practice:
Frame of Reference
Models of Practice
APA Bibliography
Research Articles related to Theory / Ryan Ch 7
Wed Feb 3 / APA BIBLIOGRAPHY
THEORY
DATE / TOPIC / READING / ASSIGNMENT
Thurs Feb 4 / Theories that Guide Practice
Mon Feb 8 / Activity Analysis / Ryan Ch 6
Wed Feb 10 / ACTIVITY ANALYSIS
GRADING AND ADAPTING
Thurs Feb 11 / Therapeutic Intervention
(grading and adapting) / Ryan Ch 8 / Blackboard Quiz 2
Mon Feb 15 / PRESIDENT’S DAY – NO CLASS
Wed Feb 17 / ADL LAB / JOINT PROTECTION
Thurs Feb 18 / Occupation / Ryan Ch 9 / Activity Analysis Due
Mon Feb 22 / Teaching and Learning / Ryan Ch 10
Wed Feb 23 / TEACH A SKILL TO PEERS (FOCUS ON DIFFERENT LEARNING STYLES)
Thurs Feb 24 / MID TERM
Mon March 1 / NO CLASS - Spring Break
Wed March 3 / NO LAB – SPRING BREAK
Thurs March 4 / NO CLASS – Spring Break
Mon March 8 / Documentation / Borchering
Ch 1thru 4
Wed March 10 / LAB: MH GROUPS ALL DAY / CENTRALIZED LAB
Thurs March 11 / Documentation
Mon March 15 / Documentation / Borchering
Ch 5 thru 7
Wed March 17 / LAB ALL DAY: PEDS
Thurs March 18 / Documentation
Mon March 22 / Documentation / Borchering
Ch 8 thru 10
Wed March 24 / DOCUMENTATION / TX TECHNIQUES
Thurs March 25 / Documentation
DATE / TOPIC / READING / ASSIGNMENT
Mon March 29 / Treatment Techniques
Arts and Crafts
Assist. Tech / Adapt Equip / Ryan Ch 31
Ch 32
Wed March 31 / MEDIA GROUP ACTIVITY / Present your media groups via ITV across campuses during LAB
Thurs April 1 / Treatment Techniques
Life Skills
ADLs & Work injury activities / Ryan Ch.35
Ch 36
Ch 37
Mon April 5 / Evidenced Based Practice
Understanding Research / Ryan Ch 38
Ch 39
Wed April 7 / Break Down a Research Article
Thurs April 8 / Impact of Social, Economical, Political, Geographical, and Demographic Factors / AOTA Website
News category / DUE: Final Paper 4.9.10 by 7 pm via digital drop box
Mon April 12 / Functional Ethics
Teamwork & Teambuilding / Ryan Ch 43
Ch 44 / DISCUSSION BOARD
Wed April 14 / WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THIS?? / DUE: Evidenced Based Practice Article Review
DIGITAL DROP BOX – 6PM
Thurs April 15 / Management Issues
Professional Development / Ryan Ch 45
Ch 46
Mon April 19 / FINAL EXAM

ASSIGNMENTS / GRADING:

Quizzes / Discussion Board

/Group Presentation 20%

·  Blackboard Quiz 1

·  Blackboard Quiz 2

·  Media Group Presentation (Lab)

·  Discussion Board:

o  Professional Websites

o  Philosophy

o  Ethics / Professional Development

Midterm 20%

Final (non-cumulative) 20%

Activity Analysis: 10%

Final Paper 20%

Lab 10%

·  Attendance / participation

·  Group activities / presentations

·  Article Review

HOMEWORK/ASSIGNMENTS:

Students are expected to turn in assignments on or before the due date given on the syllabus. One letter grade will automatically be deducted from the total grade if the student is late turning in an assignment. Assignments will not be accepted 48 hours after the due date/time.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1.  Demonstrate oral and written communication skills (ACOTE Standard B.1.1)

2.  Demonstrate competence in basic computer use, including the ability to use databases and search engines to access information, work processing for writing, and presentation software (e.g. PowerPoint) (ACOTE Standard B.1.3)

3.  Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of the role of sociocultural, socioeconomic, and diversity factors and lifestyle choices in contemporary society (e.g., principles of psychology, sociology, and abnormal psychology). (ACOTE Standard B.1.7)

4.  Articulate the influence o social conditions and the ethical context in which humans choose and engage in occupations. (ACOTE Standard B.1.8)

5.  Demonstrate knowledge of global social issues and prevailing health and welfare needs. (ACOTE Standard B.1.9)

6.  Articulate an understanding of the importance of the history and philosophical base of the profession of occupational therapy. (ACOTE Standard B.2.1)

7.  Describe the meaning and dynamics of occupation and activity, including the interaction of areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, activity demands, context(s), and client factors. (ACOTE Standard B.2.2)

8.  Apply models of occupational performance and theories of occupation. (ACOTE Standard B.2.11)

9.  Describe basic features of the theories that underlie the practice of occupational therapy (ACOTE Standard B.3.1)

10. Describe models of practice and frames of reference that are used in occupational therapy (ACTOE Standard B.3.2)

11. Analyze and discuss how history, theory, and the sociopolitical climate influence practice (ACOTE Standard B.3.3)

12. Articulate the role of the occupational therapy assistant and occupational therapist in the screening and evaluation process along with the importance of and rationale for supervision and collaborative work between the occupational therapy assistant and occupational therapist in that process (ACOTE Standard B.4.4)

13. Describe the contexts of health care, education, community, and social models or systems as they relate to the practice of occupational therapy (ACOTE Standard B.6.1)

14. Identify potential impacts of social, economic, political, geographic, or demographic factors on the practice of occupational therapy (ACTOE Standard B.6.2)

15. Identify how the various practice settings (e.g. medical institutions, community practice, and school systems ) affect the delivery of occupational therapy service (ACOTE Standard B.7.1)

16. Demonstrate knowledge of applicable national requirements for credentialing and requirements for licensure, certification, or registration under state laws (ACOTE Standard B.7.4)

17. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics, Core Values and Attitudes of Occupational Therapy Practice, and AOTA Standards of Practice and use them as a guide for ethical decision making in professional interactions, client interviews, and employment settings (ACOTE Standard B.9.1)

18. Identify and appreciate the varied roles of the occupational therapy assistant as a practitioner, educator, and research assistant (ACOTE Standard B.9.7)

19. Identify and explain the need for supervisory roles, responsibilities, and collaborative professional relationships between the occupational therapist and the occupational therapy assistant (ACOTE Standard B.9.8)

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Missouri Health Professions Consortium (MHPC)

Students enrolled in the MHPC OTA program are expected to attend all scheduled class sessions. Students are expected to be prepared, and demonstrate timely attendance for all class/lab/fieldwork sessions and appointments. Attendance will be taken at the discretion of the instructors. A faculty member may use attendance, or lack of attendance, as a criterion in the determination of a course grade.

In the event of an unexpected absence, it is the student's responsibility to notify the OTA Program Office and send an e-mail to the course instructor(s) regarding missed work and reason for absence. The instructor on record can then make a determination with this information on how the absences can be rectified or whether it is possible to satisfactorily complete the course with the number of identified absences. Students aware of an anticipated absence should inform the course instructor at least 24 hours in advance, in writing; email is acceptable.

For students exhibiting habitual tardiness or absence (i.e. more than one occurrence) the course instructor will note the issue on the student’s academic advising form and put a copy in the student’s file.

If two consecutive weeks of class are missed during the regular 16-week semester, the student will be dropped from that class unless acceptable justification is supplied to the instructor, Program Director, and Dean of the community college. Additionally, a student who misses more than one-fourth of the class during any scheduled session may be dropped from that class by the instructor if in the opinion of the instructor the student does not have a reasonable opportunity to succeed in the class.

ACADEMIC POLICY

The Missouri Health Professions Consortium (MHPC) considers academic dishonesty a serious offense. Students are expected to be familiar with their home campus’ definitions and explanations of academic dishonestly. MHPC will uphold and refer to those definitions.

The department will not tolerate plagiarism, cheating, unauthorized possession of exams or exam questions/information, tampering with instructor's grade book or grades, or in any way producing class work, papers, or exams through deceptive, illegitimate means. Any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty is subject to disciplinary action and possible dismissal from the program.

Academic honesty is fundamental to the activities and principles of a program. All members of the academic community must honorably have acquired, developed, and presented. Any effort to gain an advantage not given to all students is dishonest whether or not the effort is successful. The academic community regards academic dishonesty as an extremely serious matter, with serious consequences that range from probation to expulsion. When in doubt about plagiarism, paraphrasing, quoting, or collaboration, consult the course instructor.

MHPC Statement) - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Students who have disabilities that qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should register with their home campus if requesting accommodations and/or assistance. All members of the Missouri Health Professions Consortium comply with ADA guidelines. If you have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and need assistance, please notify the course instructor immediately and/or contact the Access/ADA Office at your college to confidentially discuss disability information, academic accommodations, appropriate documentation and procedures. Students may register for assistance through the Office of Access and ADA Services through their respective home campuses. Respective ADA college contact information is listed below:

MACC: The Office of Access and ADA Services is located in the Main Library and the phone number is (660) 263-4110 ext. 11240. Students may also contact the Columbia office at (573) 234-1067 ext. 12120.

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If you need accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share with the instructor, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please inform the instructor immediately. Please see the instructor privately after class, or at the instructor’s office. Office location & Office hours are printed on the syllabus

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