OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 393
related changes that occur in the cardiovascular, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and information processing systems. Course content will be delivered primarily through lecture, discussions, and article reviews. Case studies and interactive clinical activities will allow students the opportunity to design and implement an occupational therapy screening, evaluation, plan of care, and treatment for individuals with a variety of diagnoses commonly encountered in the aging populations. Prerequisites: GOCCT 510, GOCCT 515 3 credits GOCCT 640: Clinical Reasoning Seminar I Analysis of research of therapeutic intervention as an interpretative process. Application of procedural, interactive, conditional and narrative reasoning to therapeutic intervention through selected case analysis across disabilities and the life span. Prerequisites: GOCCT 515, GOCCT 521; Co-requisites: GOCCT 516, 522, 530 3 credits GOCCT 650: Research Seminar This course involves the systematic writing of the research proposal and application of the research process and methodologies as they apply to the field of occupational therapy. Focus is on the methods of research design, with critical analysis of its components including collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. Synthesizing the relationships of the problem, methodology, hypothesis, and data analysis will be pivotal in the course. This course will culminate in the production of an approved proposal which will be the basis of the student's completed thesis. Prerequisite: GOCCT 550; Senior standing in the OT program 3 credits GOCCT 660/661: Fieldwork Experience I & II Six months full time clinical experience in two different occupational therapy settings; supervised practice of therapeutic assessment and intervention techniques; students will gain experience in a wide variety of clinical conditions and age ranges. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all academic requirements in the fourth year; permission of faculty 8/8 credits GOCCT 710: Emerging Models of Practice This course will examine emerging models of practice in the field of OT as well as related job opportunities. These will vary, based upon current healthcare systems, Occupational Therapy theories, practice, and service delivery models. In-depth exploration and understanding of current health-care policies; social, demographic, and political issues driving the health-care system; influences in delivery of services in OT. Informatics will be utilized as the system for investigation of resources. New methods and settings in which to provide OT intervention will be examined and applied in a local agency or organization. Participants will also evaluate the effectiveness of these services and modify them as needed. Prerequisites: GOCCT 660, GOCCT 661 3 credits GOCCT 725: Advanced Intervention: Theory and Techniques Emphasis is on advanced therapeutic intervention techniques and theories across age ranges. Analysis and adaptation of the human and non-human environments in response to role dysfunction; advanced modalities, refined handling techniques, advanced hand treatment, assistive technology application, and complimentary and alternative therapies. Review of current research in all areas of practice. Clinical reasoning through case studies. Prerequisites: GOCCT 660, GOCCT 661 3 credits GOCCT 730: Professional Issues Seminar Critical analysis of current professional issues will be examined in this course. Topics will include, but not be limited to: health care delivery systems, professional boundaries, regulatory agencies, specialization, validation of theory; continuing professional competence; contributions to the profession and society. Prerequisites: GOCCT 660, GOCCT 661 3 credits