Philosophy

This course is the study of the pathology of diagnoses, diseases, and conditions commonly encountered by occupational therapy practitioners. Fundamental characteristics of the diagnoses including diagnostic techniques and medical interventions will be explored as well as the impact of the conditions on occupational performance. Through lecture, discussion, group work and assignments, students will apply the learned concepts in this course to common occupational therapy models of practice and the occupational therapy practice framework to understand the holistic impact of the diagnosis. Emphasis is placed on the patient’s illness experience as it relates to quality of life and degree they are able to engage in desired occupations. The role of OT in health promotion, health literacy, and risk factor reduction will be addressed. By the end of the course, students will also understand the global impact of diseases. Prerequisites: OTA108, ALH120, ALH130, OTA110 Terms Offered: SU, WI

Upon successful completion of all required coursework, students will complete 16 weeks of Fieldwork in traditional and emerging occupational therapy practice settings to apply knowledge to practice. This experience is the capstone for all OTA classes and will enable the student to further develop clinical reasoning and hands-on skills for assessment and implementation of occupational therapy services under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist or certified occupational therapy assistant. The goal of Fieldwork is to develop professionalism and competence in career responsibilities as a generalist entry-level occupational therapy assistant and to achieve client-centered, meaningful, occupation-based outcomes. Level II Fieldwork may be completed in a minimum of one setting if it is reflective of more than one practice area, or in a maximum of 3 different settings as scheduling and availability of Fieldwork sites allow. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all previous OTA Core Courses and general education courses. All necessary background clearances and immunizations required by Fieldwork sites must be obtained in advance. Proof of current CPR Certification and student liability insurance is required. Terms Offered: As needed

This course is an introduction to the concepts, principles, and theories involved in ethics. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical thinking skills as they apply to contemporary moral problems such as pornography, euthanasia, hate speech, the death penalty, and our obligation to others. Terms Offered: SU, FL, WI, SP

Political philosophy is a branch of philosophy devoted to assessing the authority, legitimacy, and justification of various kinds of political arrangements. In this course, students will become thoroughly familiar with major themes in political philosophy. The aim of this course is to enable students to become familiar with the general themes of political thought. Terms Offered: As needed

This course is a philosophical approach to the inevitability of death. Students will explore the view of death and dying held by the world’s major belief systems. Readings will be drawn from philosophy, science, religion, and literature. Prerequisite: ALH255 or ALH280 or PHI105 or NUR330 Terms Offered: FL, SP