Occupational Therapy (OTD) Courses

OTD7015 Foundations of Occupational Therapy

This course provides the conceptual foundation for occupational therapy practice and the study of human occupation. Students apply the concepts of occupation, activity analysis, and use of occupations in practice using the latest Occupational Therapy Practice Framework. The course also provides a historical and contemporary view of the domain of concern, process, ethical principles and philosophical base of the profession. Students explore the interaction of culture, professional roles and occupation including emphasis on the role of occupational balance in health, wellness and participation.
Prerequisite(s): Corequisite:  OTD7030, OTD7170, OTD7190.
Offered at Charlotte, Providence
3 Semester Credits

OTD7030 Human Occupations and Participation Across the Lifespan

This course explores the spectrum of occupations that influence health and independence of individuals throughout the lifespan through observation, communication, analytical and reflective skills. This course stresses normal occupational development and participation. It looks at what occupation means and the role occupations play in participation in the daily lives of individuals. It involves exploration of the impact of culture, environment, context, gender and age upon occupation, occupational performance and participation.
Offered at Charlotte, Providence
2 Semester Credits

OTD7070 Introduction to Fieldwork

This course prepares students for fieldwork placements through a series of guided learning experiences. Students complete documentation and tasks required for Level I and II fieldwork experiences. This course also prepares students to reflect on their professional behaviors and to understand how fieldwork is an integral and unique portion of occupational therapy education.
Prerequisite(s): OTD7015, OTD7030, OTD7170, OTD7190.
Offered at Charlotte, Providence
1 Semester Credit

OTD7110 Kinesiology

This course begins the process of applying the theory of human kinetics to human movement. The course includes movement analysis, hands-on assessment and training of movement of muscles and muscle groups, assessment of posture and the impact on coordination and balance in assisting clients to move from surface to surface, proper body mechanics, ergonomics and an introduction to gait analysis. Labs provide an opportunity to use the information presented in class in a dynamic and interactive way.
Prerequisite(s): OTD7015, OTD7030, OTD7170, OTD7190.
Offered at Charlotte, Providence
4 Semester Credits

OTD7130 Occupational Therapy Assessment and Theory Across the Life Span

Students learn the role of theory in the development of assessments and how this theory can be utilized to frame selection of assessments and intervention techniques that follow. Occupational performance contexts found within the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework are utilized to emphasize the role of the occupational therapist in both standardized and non-standardized formats. Students learn the process of data collection, scoring, and interpretation of evaluation tools in order to develop appropriate treatment and discharge planning strategies across the life span. This course prepares the student to evaluate quality of tools and to understand how to select intervention tools within practice settings.
Prerequisite(s): OTD7015, OTD7030, OTD7170, OTD7190.
Offered at Charlotte, Providence
3 Semester Credits

OTD7160 Human Conditions I

This course examines musculoskeletal, connective tissue, endocrine, gastrointestinal, renal, auditory, visual, cardiopulmonary and mental conditions as they relate to people’s ability to move within, sense and respond to their physical and social environments. Students examine the impact of these conditions on occupational performance and quality of life. Students learn the signs and symptoms of conditions, how they are managed medically, and how they can be prevented. They explore the scientific evidence regarding genetic, biologic, traumatic and social causes of the conditions.
Prerequisite(s): OTD7015, OTD7030, OTD7170, OTD7190.
Offered at Charlotte, Providence
3 Semester Credits

OTD7170 Occupational Performance and Participation in Groups

This course allows students to understand, analyze and apply dyadic, group and team dynamics and therapeutic group process skills. Students learn about the role of occupational therapy within groups, while building upon the concept of therapeutic use of self. Topics include communication skills, conflict resolution, group process, group leadership, choosing developmentally appropriate group activities, assessing the effectiveness of the group process, and using behavioral management strategies. Labs engage students in real-time group development and process experiences that build in knowledge and complexity throughout the semester.
Offered at Charlotte, Providence
3 Semester Credits

OTD7190 Research I

In this first of the OTD research courses, students acquire knowledge of the principles of research in healthcare and other settings. In this course, students learn to appreciate research in occupational therapy. They read and interpret research articles and locate and critically appraise peer-reviewed literature. Students evaluate research designs and threats to research validity as they begin to use evidence-based literature. Students complete training in the ethics of research with human participants.
Offered at Charlotte, Providence
3 Semester Credits

OTD8220 Research II

This is the second course in the three-course sequence in research. In this course, students build on what they have learned in Research I and prepare to apply evidence-based practice to the practice courses. Students develop a research plan, submit an Institutional Review Board application to protect human subjects, and complete a publication-ready scoping review on their research topic.
Prerequisite(s): OTD7015, OTD7030, OTD7170, OTD7190.
Offered at Charlotte, Providence
3 Semester Credits