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OTHA-2335-001 Healthcare Management in Occupational Therapy
Explores the roles of the occupational therapy assistant in health care delivery. Emphasis on documentation, occupational therapy standards and ethics, health care team role delineation and management.
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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.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)
On Campus Course
Management and Administration for the OTA: Leadership and Application Skills, Edited by: Jacobs, Karen
Adult Physical Conditions: Intervention Strategies for Occupational Therapy Assistants, Mahle & Ward
Developing Clinical Competence, 2nd. Edition, Morreale
Various readings from AOTA, AJOT, selected resources
Access to Computer for Assignments
Presentation and lab materials
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.
A = 92.5 - 100
B = 83.5 - 92.4
C = 74.5 - 83.4
F = 74.4 and below
Course Objectives:
1. Demonstrate awareness of legal issues affecting the practice of occupational therapy.
2. Be knowledgeable of issues in clinical administration and management in the following areas: documentation and record keeping, safety, maintenance of supplies and equipment, personal training and supervision techniques and strategies, reimbursement guidelines, and facility/state/national regulations and guidelines.
3. Discuss policies and procedures applicable to the clinical practice.
4. Be knowledgeable of the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Ethics Standards, Scope of Practice, and AOTA Standards of Practice.
5. Define and discuss role delineation in occupational therapy.
6. Define Quality Assurance.
7. Define organization and administration terms.
8. Be familiar with job descriptions of OTR, COTA, aides, and volunteers in clinical settings.
9. Become familiar with reimbursement procedures for occupational therapy services in various settings.
10. Be knowledgeable of safety issues in clinical settings.
11. Demonstrate knowledge of management and leadership styles used in managing an occupational therapy department.
12. Demonstrate knowledge of legal considerations regarding governmental regulations.
13. Discuss agencies accreditation and regulatory agencies affecting occupational therapy practice.
14. Understand the importance of supervision and the reciprocity of the relationship between the supervisor and supervise.
15. Be knowledgeable of the COTA's role in participating in a research study.
16. Understand the importance of and utilize evidence-based practice.
17. Understand the importance of and utilize effective communication skills with clients, caregivers, and other professionals.
18. Be knowledgeable about the importance of continuing education and involvement in occupational therapy professional organizations.
ACOTE standards incorporated into this course: (effective July 31, 2020)
Explain to consumers, potential employers, colleagues, third-party payers, regulatory boards, policymakers, and the general public the distinct nature of occupation and the evidence that occupation supports performance, participation, health, and well-being. (B.3.3.)
Demonstrate knowledge of the use of technology in practice, which must include: - Electronic documentation systems - Virtual environments - Telehealth technology (B.4.15)
Engage in the consultative process with persons, groups, programs, organizations, or communities in collaboration with inter- and intraprofessional colleagues. (B.4.19)
Understand and articulate care coordination, case management, and transition services in traditional and emerging practice environments. (B.4.20.)
Demonstrate effective intraprofessional OT/OTA collaboration to explain the role of the occupational therapy assistant and occupational therapist in the screening and evaluation process. (B.4.24.)
Demonstrate awareness of the principles of interprofessional team dynamics to perform effectively in different team roles to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient- and population-centered care as well as population health programs and policies that are safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable. (B.4.25.)
Demonstrate knowledge of various reimbursement systems and funding mechanisms (e.g., federal, state, third party, private payer), treatment/diagnosis codes (e.g., CPT®, ICD, DSM® codes) and coding and documentation requirements that affect consumers and the practice of occupational therapy.
Documentation must effectively communicate the need and rationale for occupational therapy services. (B.4.29.)
Identify and explain the contextual factors; current policy issues; and socioeconomic, political, geographic, and demographic factors on the delivery of occupational therapy services for persons, groups, and populations and social systems as they relate to the practice of occupational therapy. (B.5.1)
Explain the role and responsibility of the practitioner to advocate for changes in service delivery policies, effect changes in the system, recognize opportunities in emerging practice areas, and advocate for opportunities to expand the occupational therapy assistant’s role. (B.5.2.)
Explain an understanding of the business aspects of practice including, but not limited to, financial management, billing, and coding. (B.5.3.)
Define the systems and structures that create federal and state legislation and regulations, and their implications and effects on persons, groups, and populations, as well as practice. (B.5.4.)
Provide care and programs that demonstrate knowledge of applicable national requirements for credentialing and requirements for licensure, certification, or registration consistent with federal and state laws. (B.5.5.)
Identify the need and demonstrate the ability to participate in the development, marketing, and management of service delivery options. (B.5.6.)
Participate in the documentation of ongoing processes for quality management and improvement (e.g., outcome studies analysis and client engagement surveys) and implement program changes as needed to demonstrate quality of services. . (B.5.7.)
Define strategies for effective, competency-based legal and ethical supervision of occupational therapy assistants and non-occupational therapy personnel. (B.5.8.)
Locate and demonstrate understanding of professional literature, including the quality of the source of information, to make evidence-based practice decisions in collaboration with the occupational therapist. - Explain how scholarly activities and literature contribute to the development of the profession. (B.6.1.)
Understand the difference between quantitative and qualitative research studies. (B.6.2.)
Understand the principles of teaching and learning in preparation for work in an academic setting. (B.6.6.)
Demonstrate knowledge of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and AOTA Standards of Practice and use them as a guide for ethical decision making in professional interactions, client interventions, employment settings, and when confronted with personal and organizational ethical conflicts. (B.7.1.)
Demonstrate knowledge of how the role of a professional is enhanced by participating and engaging in local, national, and international leadership positions in organizations or agencies.. (B.7.2.)
Promote occupational therapy by educating other professionals, service providers, consumers, third-party payers, regulatory bodies, and the public. (B.7.3.)
Identify and develop strategies for ongoing professional development to ensure that practice is consistent with current and accepted standards. (B.7.4.)
Demonstrate knowledge of personal and professional responsibilities related to: - Liability issues under current models of service provision. - Varied roles of the occupational therapy assistant providing service on a contractual basis. (B.7.5.)
Consistency with and connection to curriculum:
Healthcare Management emphasizes entry level preparation based on all prior courses. The approach is knowledge of the profession first, knowledge of self second and finally therapeutic use of self. The student enrolled in Healthcare Management has completed a semester of OTA coursework and has a growing set of terms related to the profession which will be built upon in this course. The student was introduced to ethics in Principles of OT and this course continues to present the student with additional information on ethics, as well as professional and personal development.
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ACADEMIC CIVILITY & INTEGRITY
The faculty member teaching this course seeks to have a civil and high integrity learning environment for the benefit of all learners, guests and instructors. Any act of incivility or lack of academic integrity may result in a number of actions including being asked to leave the classroom up to dismissal from the college.
Civility includes:
1. Respect. Respect is demonstrated in verbal and non-verbal ways. Be sure your voice conveys respect as well as all body language. Respect is expected between instructors, between instructors and learners and between learners.
2. Advocate for yourself. Speak up when you have a question or don't understand something. Please ask the instructor rather than your table mates. If you have a question, perhaps others in the room have the same question. Let the faculty answer your questions rather than getting wrong information from a classmate.
3. Make the best use of your class time. You're paying for it! Arrive on time. Wait to pack up until the instructor dismisses class. Be prepared for class by bringing ALL MATERIALS and completed assignments in the format they were asked for. Take your turn in discussions and don't interrupt. Let others answer ahead of you who might be shy or quiet about answering. You don't always have to be the first one to answer. Listen carefully to other learners questions so you don't repeat what has already been asked. This is another reason to limit learner to learner conversation - the number one reason learner questions are repeated is due to side conversations. However, your classmates will view it as not paying attention. Speaking of paying attention...
4. Stay awake and attentive in class. Take a 10 minute power nap during breaks if needed. Stand up in the LAB doorway or at the back of the classroom without distracting others. Stay alert and ready to participate if you are standing. A tired student can be confused with one who is bored or apathetic. It's better to let me know you had a rough night than to look like you're not paying attention in class or are disinterested. Sleeping in class may result in being asked to leave class which counts as an absence and reduces your grade in the Professional Development category.
5. Have courage. When you have a concern, speak up. If it'a conflict with a classmate, talk to that classmate NOT others in the cohort. When it's an issue with a faculty member/instructor, take the concern to the faculty member involved NOT other instructors.
If AFTER talking with either a classmate or an instructor you feel the issue is not resolved, please visit with the program director. In the event the program director does not resolve your issue, the program director will direct to concern to the Dean of Health Sciences, a resolution committee may be appointed, the VPAA office might become involved as well as the President of AC. This is the sequence or order of resolution an AC learner is expected to follow. If it is not followed, the person who you have contacted will refer you to the person you should be engaging with.
6. The instructor is open to amending this syllabus to include additional suggestions regarding civility using a collective learner contract process.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
An act of ACADEMIC DISHONESTY includes ANY of the following and can result in a number of actions including being asked to leave the classroom up to dismissal from the college.
1. Cheating
2. Bribery
3. Misrepresentation: Misrepresentation is any act or omission that is intended to deceive an instructor for academic advantage. Misrepresentation includes lying to an instructor in an attempt to increase your grade, or lying to an instructor when confronted with allegations of academic dishonesty.(As found at https://spcollege.libguides.com/c.php?g=254383&p=1695452)
4. Conspiracy: Conspiracy means working together with one or more persons to commit or attempt to commit academic dishonesty. (As found at https://spcollege.libguides.com/c.php?g=254383&p=1695452)
5. Fabrication/Lying: Fabrication is the use of invented or misrepresentative information. Fabrication most often occurs in the sciences, when students create or alter experimental data. Listing a source in your works cited that you did not actually use in your research is also fabrication.(As found at https://spcollege.libguides.com/c.php?g=254383&p=1695452)
6. Collusion: Collusion is the act of two or more students working together on an individual assignment.(As found at https://spcollege.libguides.com/c.php?g=254383&p=1695452). “Collusion” shall be defined as the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work for fulfillment of course requirements. ( As found at https://spcollege.libguides.com/c.php?g=254383&p=1695452)
7. Duplicate Submission: A duplicate submission means a student submits the same paper for two different classes. If a student submits the same paper for two different classes within the same semester, the student must have the permission of both instructors. If a student submits the same paper for two different classes in different semesters, the student must have the permission of their current instructor. ( As found at https://spcollege.libguides.com/c.php?g=254383&p=1695452)
8. Academic Misconduct: Academic misconduct is the violation of college policies by tampering with grades or by obtaining and/or distributing any part of a test or assignment. For example:
9. Improper online ... and blended course use includes:
1. Accepting or providing outside help on online assignments or tests.
2.Obtaining test materials or questions before the test is administered. ( As found at https://spcollege.libguides.com/c.php?g=254383&p=1695452)
10. Disruptive behavior: Disruptive behavior is any behavior that interferes with the teaching/learning process. Disruptive behavior includes:
1.Disrespecting a professor or another student, in class or online.
2.Talking, texting, or viewing material unrelated to the course during a lecture.
3.Failing to silence your cell phone during class. (Definition and items 1-3 as found at https://spcollege.libguides.com/c.php?g=254383&p=1695452)
4. Obstruction or disruption of any authorized College operation or activity. Disorderly conduct shall include any verbal or physical abuse, intimidation, or the subjection of another person to inappropriate, abusive, threatening, or demeaning actions.
5. Failure to comply with a directive from a College administrator, faculty member, or Police Officer.
6. Possessing on any campus or college-related activity, any weapons that are prohibited by law. Specific information related to weapons can be found in this document under the heading “CAMPUS PROCEDURES AND NOTIFICATIONS.”
7. Exhibiting behavior that gives reasonable cause to question, in the opinion of the College, whether the student is able to satisfactorily function in institutional programs or institutional activities in which the student is engaged.
8. Interference with teaching, research, administration, or the College’s subsidiary responsibilities through “disorderly conduct or disruptive behavior.”
9. Disorderly conduct which shall include any verbal or physical abuse, intimidation or the subjection of another person to inappropriate, abusive, threatening or demeaning actions on property owned or controlled by the College or at College-sponsored functions. Students who behave in a disorderly fashion may be required to leave the premises, withdraw from a club or organization, or withdraw from the College. (Items 4-19 as found at https://catalog.actx.edu/content.php?catoid=13&navoid=491#Student_Conduct_and_Responsibilities)
11. Plagiarism: "Plagiarism” shall be defined as the appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means another’s work and the unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one’s own written work. (As found at as found at https://catalog.actx.edu/content.php?catoid=13&navoid=491#Student_Conduct_and_Responsibilities)
Examples include:
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Consistency with and connection to curriculum design
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 constructivist learning. The curriculum design incorporates the philosophy of the profession in that human are active beings and so learners enrolled in OTA courses are actively learning not passively listening to lecture or viewing power point presentations.
Prior knowledge again adds to learner understanding of a basic concept first (the human, development, movement and normal functions) before adding the realm of disease processes.
The sophomore curriculum requires that the learner utilize concepts, generalizations, practice, understanding, and knowledge gained in Human Structure (semester one), OP of Adulthood (semester two), and Pathophysiology (semester two) in Therapeutic Interventions II to practice skills required in traditional and emerging practice areas within the community. This course requires that the learner have extensive knowledge of occupational therapy practice, personal knowledge, communication skills, teamwork abilities, and entry level ability in therapeutic use of self.
The final course grade will be computed as follows:
Professional Development 10%
Content Examinations 30%
Portfolio 20%
Quizzes 15%
Final Examination 25%
100%
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 95.
B. Quizzes – Quizzes will test knowledge of any/all previous lectures/readings. They may or not be announced and may be given at any time 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.
Amarillo College endorses attendance as a key to success. Attendance is required for successful completion of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
OTA Program Attendance Policy effective August 21, 2023
Professional Development = 10%
This portion of the grade is based on prompt and full attendance of class time. The learner begins the semester with 100 points in this category worth 10% of the course grade.
For each time the student is ABSENT, 4 points will be deducted from the current points available. Learners will be alerted through Watermark, AC's student portal, on their phone that attendance is open. This will be approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of each class meeting. Learners must be in proximity of the assigned classroom to achieve notification and to obtain the code for signing/logging in. It is the learner’s responsibility to know the time and location of each class.
The portal will CLOSE AT THE PUBLISHED START OF CLASS TIME. For most courses, this will be 9:00 am, 12:30 or 1:00 pm. You must be in class, seated AND BE FINISHED LOGGING YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THE START OF CLASS.
Students are expected to be present across the full class time. Breaks will be announced with a return time or time limit (examples: be back at 10:10 or your break is for 12 minutes.) For each occurrence of the student leaving class, 2 points will be deducted. This will include leaving the classroom for any reason such as a personal break, bathroom break, going to the car to get things the learner forgot to bring to class, arriving late, leaving early, etc.
EXAMPLE: If a learner is late that is 2 points deducted plus leaves the room for a bathroom visit not during a break that is another 2 points deducted plus leaves to take a phone call that is another 2 points deducted for a total of SIX (6) points taken off the available points for that course for that day. The next time the class meets, that learner would start with 94 points.
Week 1: Class Overview, Leadership and Professional Behaviors
Week 2: Professional Considerations for Occupational Therapy Assistants
Week 3: Ethical Rounds; Contexts and Health Care
Week 4: Leadership, Advocacy and Credentialing
Week 5: Review; Developing Clinical Competance Activities
Week 6: Credentialing, TX licensure Requirements
Week 7: Reimbursement; Marketing and Promotion
Week 8: Documentation and Quality Improvement
Week 9: Supervision; Standards for Continued Competency; Fieldwork
Week 10: Guidelines for Supervision; Fieldwork
Week 11: Communication Skills: Health Literacy; Empathy Activity; Scholarly Practice
Week 12: Scholarship and Scholarly Practice, Developing Clinical Competence
Week 13: The Importance of Scholarship and Scholarly Practice
Week 14: Scholarly Practice Habit; Review
Week 15: Level I Fieldwork
Week 16: Final Exam
THIS SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE, WITH NOTICE, AS THE COURSE INSTUCTOR DEEMS NECESSARY, TO FULFILL THE COURSE OBJECTIVES.
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