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OTHA-1419-001 Therapeutic Interventions I
Prerequisite: OTHA 1309
Concepts, techniques and assessment leading to proficiency in skills and activities used as treatment interventions in occupational therapy (OT). Emphasizes the occupational therapy assistant's role in the OTA process.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(4 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)
On Campus Course
Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant, 3rd Edition, Early
Adult Physical Conditions: Intervention Strategies for Occupational Therapy Assistants, Mahle & Ward
Pediatric Skills for Occupational Therapy Assistants, 3rd Edition, Solomon & O'Brien
Case Studies Through the Health Care Continuum, 2nd Edition, Lowenstein & Halloran
Developing Clinical Competence, Morreale
SUPPLEMENTAL READING:
Quick Reference to Occupational Therapy, Reed
AOTA membership in order to access practice articles and current literature
Computer access including print capability
Supplies for student preferred method for note taking
Supplies to prepare presentations, assignments as determined by student
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
1. Be knowledgeable and demonstrate competency in the utilization and operation of specific assistive devices and adaptive equipment in performance of daily life tasks.
2. Demonstrate understanding of various alternative devices for a given function and the relative advantages/disadvantages of the purpose.
3. Comprehend the parts and management of a wheelchair and be able to understand how to properly fit a client with the most functional wheelchair.
4. Become familiar and knowledgeable of technologic advances used as modalities of therapeutic intervention of numerous conditions with a variety of populations.
5. Gain knowledge and skills in planning and implementing intervention and the modalities utilized in occupational therapy treatment.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contraindications for the usage of physical agent modalities in occupational therapy in preparation for an improved treatment intervention.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of sensory processing disorder and be able to implement therapeutic sensory integrative interventions.
8. Fabricate two splints using thermoplastic materials and good therapeutic techniques.
9. Identify and practice safety precautions necessary for intervention.
10. Be knowledgeable of assessment and evaluation techniques and tools used to determine the need for intervention and treatment.
11. Utilize professional literature and other informational services to identify current issues relevant to the provision of occupational therapy services.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
1. Be knowledgeable of pathologies, etiologies, and general medical and therapeutic treatment of diseases and injuries seen in all populations.
2. Learn the various treatment modalities necessary for successful intervention.
3. Understand and be able to apply the correct modality and or treatment technique for a specific problem.
4. Be knowledgeable of the various assessments and evaluations used in developing a treatment plan.
ACOTE standards incorporated in this course:
Explain the need for and use of compensatory strategies when desired life tasks cannot be performed.(B.2.10.)
Administer selected assessments using appropriate procedures and protocols (including standardized formats) and use occupation for the purpose of assessment.(B.4.2.)
Articulate principles of and demonstrate strategies with assistive technologies and devices (e.g., electronic aids to daily living, seating and positioning systems) used to enhance occupational performance and foster participation and well-being. (B.5.10.)
Provide fabrication, application, fitting, and training in orthotic devices used to enhance occupational performance and participation, and training in the use of prosthetic devices. (B.5.11.)
Provide training in techniques to enhance functional mobility, including physical transfers, wheelchair management, and mobility devices. (B.5.12.)
Provide training in techniques to enhance community mobility, including public transportation, community access, and issues related to driver rehabilitation.(B.5.12.)
Recognize the use of superficial thermal and mechanical modalities as a preparatory measure to improve occupational performance. On the basis of the intervention plan, demonstrate safe and effective administration of superficial thermal and mechanical modalities to achieve established goals while adhering to contraindications and precautions. (B.5.15.)
Consistency with and connection to the curriculum:
The curriculum design of the OTA program incorporates both developmental and adult education models of learning. In planning and implementing the curriculum, courses progress from easier to harder, general to specific, limited time observing to full time practicing. The program focuses on adult education concepts of self-directed learning, an increasing responsibility for one’s own learning, as well as establishing one’s own learning goals and objectives. The curriculum design incorporates the philosophy of the profession in that humans are active beings and so students enrolled in OTA courses are actively learning not passively listening to lecture or viewing power point presentations. OTA students create the power point presentations from which they learn.
In Therapeutic Interventions I treatment approaches for a variety of physical and mental health disorders are taught. Students apply modalities to classmates based on safety learned in Therapeutic Use of Occupation I. This last semester course builds on physical concepts learned in Human Structure and Function as well as the mental health components of the three lifespan courses taught earlier. Occupational Performance Birth through adolescence, in adulthood and for elders incorporates discussions on the differences between clinical signs of mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, delirium, and Alzheimer’s disease.
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1. Dishonesty will not be tolerated. Refer to the “Student’s Rights and Responsibilities” pamphlet for details on handling of dishonesty.
2. There will be no use of cell phones or pagers in the classroom during class time. All devices must be put on silent during class and lab hours.
3. Class facilities (phone, bathroom, bedroom, kitchen) are to be used only for learning experience.
4. Courtesy and respect are expected between the student and instructor. Students are expected to be attentive to the instructor, guest lecturers, and oral presentations of peers.
5. Students will abide by department dress code. If professional dress is not followed, student will not be allowed on the outing and will receive a zero for that class. Makeup of that outing will not be allowed.
6. Students are expected to demonstrate high regard and respect for all persons during off-campus visits. Lack of respect for anyone by any student will result in immediate dismissal of the student/s from the situation and a grade of zero for that day.
Any grade disputes must be addressed within one week of receiving the grade; otherwise, the grade stands and will not be changed. Grades will not be given over the telephone. An appointment must be made with the instructor for a conference if a question over a grade arises. The issue will not be discussed during class time.
Evaluation: The final course grade will be computed as follows:
Content Examinations 25%
Portfolio 15%
Practicals 30%
Final Examination 30%
100%
The following grade scale applies throughout this course:
A = 92.5 - 100
B = 83.5 - 92.4
C = 74.5 - 83.4
F = 74.4 and below
Note: A grade of "D" is not possible in this course. A student receiving a final grade of less than a "C" will be required to repeat this course and may not continue the next curriculum courses. This course may only be repeated once and must be done in curriculum sequence.
The course will consist of 3-5 content examinations, quizzes, in-class assignments, out-of-class assignments, presentations, and a comprehensive final examination. The following information details the policies of expectations and missed exams/assignments.
A. Content Exam-Each exam will cover the information presented since the previous exam (or the start of the semester for the first exam) and will be announced in advance. If an exam is missed, for any reason, that exam will be made up during the week of final examinations. Detailed information for the make-up exam will be at the discretion of the instructor and may differ from original exam format. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain test information-no review will be given. The maximum achievable score will be 100.
B. Quizzes-Quizzes will test knowledge of any/all previous lectures/readings. They may or may not be announced and may be given at anytime during the course of the class. A quiz cannot be made up for any reason.
C. All Assignments/Presentations-All in-class, out-of-class, or presentations must be completed on time. They will not be accepted late for any reason. If a written portion of an assignment is handwritten, it must be neat and legible.
D. Lab Activities: All effort will be made to keep assignments to a level that can be completed during lab times. Assignments given for each lab will be turned in at the end of lab, unless the instructor give approval to complete an assignment outside of lab. There will be no make-up lab assignments.
E. Final Examination-One final exam will be given and will cover any/all material presented throughout the course. The date and time of the final exam will follow the schedule set forth by the occupational therapy assistant instructor.
Amarillo College endorses attendance as a key to success. Attendance is required for successful completion of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
At the beginning of each lecture and lab, students will be expected to sign the roster provided by the instructor. Failure to sign in will result in the student being marked absent for attendance purposes even if a student is present in class and seen by the instructor.
Each student will be allowed only one absence for lecture or one for lab in any class. After the first absence a penalty of three (3) points will be deducted from the student’s final course grade for each subsequent absence. For example, a student who misses three (3) lectures will have six (6) points deducted from the final grade for the course.
Full attendance of class time is also expected. A student will be counted as “absent” if the student is out of class more than 15 minutes of a class time.
For example, if in a given day a student arrives 5 minutes late to class, takes an extra 5 minutes for break or leaves class for 5 minutes for any reason(phone calls, appointments, bathroom breaks, illness), that student is then considered “absent” for the day. This type of absence counts in the total number of absences resulting in lowering of the final course grade.
Week 1: Continuum of Care in Healthcare, SOAP review
Week 2: Sensory Integration; Handwriting
Week 3: Sensory & Handwriting Lecture and Lab; Review
Week 4: Intro to Splinting: Comprehensive Hand Management
Week 5: Orthotics: Fabrication and Management
Week 6: Splinting Prep; Splinting Lab
Week 7: Splinting Lab
Week 8: Splinting Lab; Review
FALL BREAK
Week 9: Seating and Wheeled Mobility; Wheelchair Lab
Week 10: PAMS: AOTA Position Paper; Wounds and Pain
Week 11: Physical Agent Modalities (PAMS) ; Review
Week 12: Grading and Adapting; Case Studies; Physical Agent Modalities (PAMS) Lab
Week 13: Grading and Adapting; Case Studies; Fieldwork Prep; Review
Week 14: Invention Projects Presentation
Week 15: Students out for Fieldwork
Week 16: Final Exam Week (Schedule TBA)
THIS SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE, WITH NOTICE, AS THE COURSE INSTRUCTOR DEEMS NECESSARY TO FULFILL THE COURSE OBJECTIVES.
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