Occupational Therapy Graduate Courses
OT 500 Critical Inquiry I
This course will address evidence-based practice concepts and methods and the implications for occupational therapy practice and research. Applied statistical tools, data collection, and data analysis techniques will be studied relative to quantitative and qualitative research. Appropriate computerized data analysis software programs will be introduced and applied. The student will develop a research proposal.
OT 510 Occupational Assessment of Neurologic Conditions
The occupational therapy role in the assessment of occupational performance strengths and deficits in the presence of neurological, and degenerative disorders and trauma is presented.
OT 515 Occupational Adaptations for Neurologic Conditions
Occupational therapy management of, in collaboration with, clients experiencing neurologic dysfunction is explored. Contemporary theories and concepts, including rehabilitation, neuro-rehabilitation, and neuro-occupation approaches and foundations will be presented with emphasis on remediation and adapting to occupational performance limitations.
OT 520 Occupational Assessment of Orthopedic Conditions
The overall assessment and specific evaluative procedures related to orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions of the upper extremity and axial skeleton are presented. Emphasis is on the role of occupational therapy in the assessment of occupational performance deficits secondary to trauma and work-related injuries. Functional capacity and work-site analysis are included.
OT 525 Occupational Adaptation for Orthopedic Conditions
Occupational therapy intervention and management of, in collaboration with clients, experiencing disability of the hand, upper extremity and axial skeleton is explored.
OT 528 Level I Fieldwork for Physical Conditions
The seminar introduces fieldwork policies, procedures, and documentation methods and promotes concepts of professional behavior and communication. It also provides the opportunity to experience current professional roles, the occupational therapy process, and standards of practice.
OT 530 Occupational Assessment Across the Lifespan
The assessment of occupational performance strength and deficits throughout the lifespan is introduced. Formal and informal assessment methods will be presented. Age and stage specific factors affecting the assessment process will be identified.
OT 535 Occupational Adaptation Across the Lifespan
The occupational therapy role in facilitating occupational performance and adaptation to disabling conditions throughout the lifespan is presented. Emphasis will be placed on the pediatric and geriatric populations. Pre-clinical experiences will be included throughout the course requiring multiple visits to community settings.
OT 540 Occupational Assessment of Psychosocial Conditions
Occupational therapy assessment of psychiatric, developmental, and psychosocial conditions are presented. Emphasis is on the role of the occupational therapist in the use of formal and informal assessment measures of occupational performance strengths and deficits with these populations.
OT 545 Occupational Adaptation for Psychosocial Conditions
Occupational therapy interventions for psychiatric, developmental, and psychosocial disabilities are presented. Emphasis is on the role of the occupational therapist in the collaborative treatment of occupational performance deficits with these populations. Contemporary theoretical approaches will be identified with a particular focus on community based intervention methods.
OT 548 Level I Fieldwork for Psychosocial Conditions
Level 1 Fieldwork will allow the student to experience the varied occupational therapy roles and opportunities for intervention within clinical and community settings for clients experiencing psychiatric, developmental, and psychosocial conditions. Seminar emphasis will be placed on identifying clinical-based research opportunities.
OT 550 Research Project Development
Students will be provided with input and guidance in the preparation of Capstone Research Projects proposed in OT 500. Students will complete all paperwork required for submission of research projects to the SVSU Institutional Review Board (IRB). Students will also be expected to develop detailed plans for implementation of proposed research projects, including obtaining funding/materials required for project implementation, and development of research/intervention protocols as appropriate.
OT 600 Critical Inquiry II
This course is a continuation of OT 500. Provided IRB approval, the research proposals developed in OT 500 will be implemented in this course. Emphasis is placed on the first hand experience of the research process (e.g., recruitment of participants, data collection and data analysis, manuscript writing, etc.). A scholarly written research manuscript is required at the end of the course.
OT 610 Community Integration
This course explores the interrelationship of occupation, community, and constructing meaning within the context of illness, disability, and wellness. Students will analyze concepts of meaning, purpose, occupational patterns and performance, and occupational choices as they occur within the community.
OT 615 Educational Processes in Occupational Therapy
The philosophical foundations of learning and their relationship to occupational therapy theoretical principles are examined. Major approaches to teaching are discussed and implications for occupational therapy practice are sought. Close attention is paid to the educative role of occupational therapy in a variety of settings including clinics, hospitals, community agencies, and agencies of higher education.
OT 620 Therapeutic Technologies
The application of therapeutic technologies to promote occupational performance is explored with regard to wound healing and pain, as well as medical, surgical, and rehabilitative issues. The principles of orthotic design, splinting, physical agent modalities, and the appropriate application of low and high assistive technology are presented and explored.
OT 630 Occupational Therapy Leadership
Contemporary management systems and models and leadership theories are presented within the context of occupational therapy practice. Students will also identify models of systems change appropriate for application to occupational therapy.
OT 635 Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy
Students will engage in an evaluation of the environmental, political, sociological, practice, and policy issues currently affecting the delivery of occupational therapy services. Students will explore solutions and develop strategies for systems change from the local to the global level of professional service. The ethical dimensions and values inherent within professional organizations, associations, and professional relationships are included.
OT 650 Graduate Project Implementation
The student will complete the final evidence-based project/ research project developed in OT 650 under the guidance of the course instructor.
OT 660 Professional Role Transitions
Students will reflect on their occupational therapy education through development of a professional portfolio. Successful completion of a comprehensive examination is also mandated within this course. Level II fieldwork policies, procedures, and expectations will be presented.
OT 670 Level II Fieldwork: Physical Disabilities
Students engage in a 12-week full-time internship emphasizing treatment of individuals experiencing physical and/or orthopedic disabilities. Students will assume management and treatment responsibilities for an assigned caseload of clients of varying ages and diagnoses under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
OT 675 Level II Fieldwork: Psychosocial Disabilities
Students engage in a 12-week full-time internship emphasizing community based service models. Under the supervision of an occupational therapist, the student will assume responsibilities in the assessment and management of clients. Research and/or the administration of occupational therapy services may also be expected.