A new course, Theory and Principles of Contextual Movement, begins
Fall 2002. (This course replaces the kinesiology prerequisite for Dallas and Houston
campuses.) A foundational course that incorporates lecture and lab experiences to
develop beginning skill in evaluating range of motion and muscle strength and treating
functional problems arising from limitations in these areas. Equally emphasized are the
interpersonal abilities necessary in activities that require touching and manipulating
body parts. Two lecture hours and two lab hours per week. Credit: Three hours.
OT 5112. Knowledge Bases for Occupational Therapy. Historical overview of
philosophical and theoretical bases for occupational therapy models of practice.
Emphasis on selected knowledge bases related to human occupational adaptation. Two
lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours.
OT 5122. Occupation, Wellness, and Adaptation. Exploration of development
of occupational self and of occupational performance and adaptation in a variety of
contexts. Model for examining adaptation through occupation in time and space. Two
lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours.
OT 5132. Persons, Tools, and Occupations. Exploration of purpose and
meaning of activities with emphasis on play, games, and crafts. Experience with the
process of activity analysis including documentation of observations. One lecture and
three laboratory hours a week. Credit: Two hours.
OT 5141. Scholarly Inquiry Seminar. Exploration of the nature and process
of scholarly inquiry. Application of critical thinking to the domains of knowledge in
the practice of occupational therapy. One seminar hour a week. Credit: One hour.
OT 5152. Occupational Therapy Process. History of occupational therapy
practice. Survey of current practice, including scope, standards, and ethics. Includes
aspects of occupational therapy process and languages of health care and community
arenas of practice. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours.
OT 5161. Adaptation Within the Community. Placement in community settings
under supervision of qualified professionals other than occupational therapists.
Analyze functions of individuals engaged in a variety of occupations using selected
evaluation tools and methods introduced in concurrent courses. Two laboratory and one
seminar hours a week. Credit: One hour.
OT 5203. Research in Occupational Therapy. Introduction to the nature
and methods of research, with special emphasis upon the practical application of
research findings to a problem in each student’s area of special interest. Three
lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
OT 5303. Comparative Occupational Therapy Theory. A comparative study
of generic theories within an historical context plus a review of selected
problem-specific theories as models for practice in occupational therapy intervention,
program development and evaluation, and research. Theory development, components of
theory, and theoretical foundations of clinical practice. Three seminar hours per
week. Credit: Three hours.
OT 5312. Occupational Therapy Practice Models. Selected knowledge bases,
frames of reference, and practice models related to human occupations, occupational
performance, and occupational adaptation in the human system and related contexts of
age, life course, disability, and environment. Prerequisite: OT 5112. Two lecture hours
a week. Credit: Two hours.
OT 5321. Occupational Adaptation: Birth to Adolescence Laboratory.
Practice in selection, analysis, and intervention using occupations and therapeutic
strategies appropriate to infants and children. Prerequisite: OT 5122; Co-requisite:
OT 5324. Three laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.
OT 5324. Occupational Adaptation: Birth to Adolescence. Study of medical,
educational, and psychosocial problems of congenital or developmental origin that
interfere in development of occupational performance adaptation. Methods and contexts
for occupational therapy assessment and intervention programs. Prerequisite: OT 5122;
Co-requisite: OT 5321. Four lecture hours a week. Credit: Four hours.
OT 5332. Ways of Doing: Self-Care, Work, Play/Leisure. Exploration of
daily living activities, analyzing and examining the ways engaging in occupation
promotes development and health. Evaluation of work, including its types of
environments and processes. Prerequisite: OT 5132. One lecture and three laboratory
hours a week. Credit: Two hours.
OT 5342. Qualitative Research Methods in Occupational Therapy.Qualitative
methods of research. Exploration of the nature and methods of qualitative research with
special emphasis on application of research findings to a problem in a specific area
of interest. Prerequisite: OT 5141. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours.
OT 5352. Occupational Therapy Assessments. Practice in framing problems
in occupational performance and component dysfunction. One lecture hour and two
laboratory hours a week. Credit: Two hours.
OT 53XX. Theory and Principles of Contextual Movement.
OT 5361. Work, Leisure, and Daily Living. Placement in work, leisure, and
daily living settings of individuals with impairments and disabilities. Opportunities
for analysis of level of occupational adaptation of those individuals. Prerequisite:
OT 5161. Two laboratory and one seminar hours a week. Credit: One hour.
OT 5363. Foundations and Principles of Hand Rehabilitation. Anatomy,
tissue response to injury, biomechanical and kinesiologic concepts, for common upper
extremity conditions affecting the hand. Theories and principles of treatment.
Integrated lecture, laboratory, and clinical experiences. One lecture and eight
laboratory contact hours a week. Credit: Three hours. (Only for students in the
Hand Therapy Fellowship.)
OT 5373. Evaluation and Management of Upper Quadrant Conditions.
Comprehensive assessment of hand and techniques for managing impairments secondary to
soft tissue injury including splinting, physical agents, and exercise. Incorporation
of functional activities, use of prostheses, management of wound sequela. Psychological
and social implications of hand injury and deformity explored. Problem-based case
study approach to foster clinical reasoning and identify problems requiring treatment
for management of hand and wrist conditions. Prerequisite: Successful completion of
OT 5363. One lecture and eight laboratory contact hours a week. Credit: Three hours. (Only for students in the Hand Therapy Fellowship.)
OT 5383. Comprehensive Management of Hand Conditions. Selection and
application of assessment and treatment techniques, with specific attention to multiple
factors that influence patient response. Clinical reasoning process that integrates
patient, injury, technique, and context. Problem-based case study approach to foster
clinical reasoning and identify problems requiring treatment for management of hand
and wrist conditions. Integrated lecture, laboratory, and clinical experiences.
Prerequisities: Successful completion of OT 5363 and OT 5373. One lecture and eight
laboratory contact hours a week. Credit: Three hours. (Only for students in the
Hand Therapy Fellowship.
OT 5503. Introduction to Electronic Technology Used by Occupational
Therapists. Definitions of terminology, DC circuit principles, batteries, AC
power sources, safety, transistors, filters, amplifiers, logic, and telemetry
principles. Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
OT 5513. Biomechanics and Motion for Occupational Therapists.
Definition of terminology, vector analysis, analysis of force systems, moments and
couples, motion, acceleration. Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week.
Credit: Three hours.
OT 5521. Occupational Adaptation: Adolescence to Middle Adulthood Laboratory.
Practice in selection, analysis, and intervention using occupations and therapeutic
strategies appropriate to adolescents and young adults. Prerequisites: OT 5324, OT
5321; Co-requisite: OT 5524. Three laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.
OT 5523. Introduction to the Strength of Materials used in Occupational
Therapy. Stress and strain analysis, definition of material classes, definitions,
terminology, materials compatibility, description of the behavior of composites,
plastics, foams, metals, analysis of safety factors. Three lecture hours per week.
Credit: Three hours.
OT 5524. Occupational Adaptation: Adolescence to Middle Adulthood.
Occupational therapy assessment and intervention for persons with acquired impairments,
disabilities, and handicaps occurring in adolescence or adulthood causing interference
with occupational performance and adaptation. Prerequisites: OT 5122, OT 5324;
Co-requisite: OT 5521. Four lecture hours a week. Credit: Four hours.
OT 5532. Occupational Contexts. Exploration of the ways social, cultural,
and physical environments can be evaluated and understood in relation to occupational
adaptation. Examination of the ways age, life course, temporal factors, and disability
influence the ability to adapt. Prerequisite: OT 5332. One lecture and three laboratory
hours a week. Credit: Two hours.
OT 5533. Mobility Aid Technology for Occupational Therapists. Force
transmission systems, dynamics of wheelchairs, stability analysis, automobile control
systems, analysis of walkers, crutches and canes, energy expenditure analysis. One
lecture hour and four laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
OT 5542. Quantitative Research Methods in Occupational Therapy.
Quantitative methods of research. Exploration of the philosophical basis of
quantitative research and its designs. Experience in methods of data collection,
analysis, and interpretation Prerequisite: OT5141. Two lecture hours a week. Credit:
Two hours.
OT 5543. Principles of Robotics and Electronic Aids for Occupational
Therapists. Analysis of communication aids, computer applications, programming
robotic systems, analysis of control interfaces, feedback analysis, equipment
compatibility. One lecture hour and four laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
OT 5551. Advanced Occupational Therapy Process. Practice in applying
principles of occupational therapy and models of practice to evaluation and
intervention strategies for persons with acquired problems in occupational performance,
component function, or occupational context. Prerequisite: OT 5351. Two laboratory
hours a week. Credit: One hour.
OT 5561. Specialized Health Care. Placement in occupational therapy
practice settings under the supervision of OTR. Application of selected evaluation and
intervention procedures. Opportunity to integrate knowledge about particular diagnoses
and the adaptive problems imposed upon the individual in daily occupations.
Prerequisite: OT 5361. Two laboratory and one seminar hours a week. Credit: One hour.
OT 5721. Occupational Adaptation: Middle to Late Adulthood Laboratory.
Practice in selection, analysis, and intervention using occupations and therapeutic
strategies appropriate to older adults. Prerequisites: OT 5524, OT 5521; Co-requisite:
OT 5724. Three laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour.
OT 5724. Occupational Adaptation: Middle to Late Adulthood. Examination
of impact of long-term impairment, disability, or handicap interfering with adaptation
and participation in occupations and roles. Assessment and intervention for
rehabilitation and environmental adaptation programs available to individuals with
chronic problems. Prerequisites: OT 5524, OT 5521; Co-requisite: OT 5721. Four lecture
hours a week. Credit: Four hours.
OT 5732. Use of Specific Tools in Practice. Exploration, analysis and
application of assistive technologies in everyday life. Prerequisite: OT 5332. One
lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Credit: Two hours.
OT 5742. Advanced Scholarly Inquiry Seminar. Completion of work on
professional paper. Professional paper must be completed and course must be satisfied
before Fieldwork II commences. Prerequisites: OT 5342, OT 5542. May be repeated for
credit. Only two credits apply toward degree. Two seminar hours a week. Credit: Two
hours.
OT 5752. Designing, Evaluating,and Managing Systems. Occupational therapy
program design, principles of management and exploration of factors influencing health
care policy. Application of principles of management to a variety of health care
settings. Prerequisite: OT 5551; Co-requisite: OT 5761. Two lecture hours a week.
Credit: Two hours.
OT 5761. Application of Supervision and Management Principles. Placement
in long-term care systems according to selected problems related to program design and
exploration of health care policy. Requires membership on interdisciplinary team and
study of roles and functions of each. Prerequisite: OT5561; Co-requisite: OT5752. Two
laboratory and one seminar hours a week. Credit: One hour.
OT 5801. Seminar in Communication of Knowledge. Preparation of research
findings for publication or presentation. Prerequisite: OT 5742. One seminar hour a
week. Credit: One hour.
OT 5803. Seminar in Advanced Technological Problems. Individual problems
in applied technology in occupational therapy. Prerequisite: OT 5132. Three seminar
hours a week. Credit: three hours.
OT 5811. Specialty Field Experience. One week elective placement in a
specialty setting with adjunct, full-time, or clinical specialist faculty. May be
related to special interest or to research project. May also be in a professional
administrative setting as a national or state office. In special cases may be
supervised by professionals in other disciplines. Prerequisite: OT 5561. May be
repeated for credit. Practicum experience: forty hours a week. Credit: One hour.
OT 5812. Issues in Knowledge Bases. Current issues in theoretical
concepts of knowledge bases in occupational therapy. Prerequisite: OT 5112. Two lecture
hours a week. Credit: Two hours.
OT 5813. Specialty Field Experience. Three week elective placement in a
specialty setting with adjunct, full-time, or clinical specialist faculty. May be
related to special interest or to research project. May also be in a professional
administrative setting as a national or state office. In special cases may be
supervised by professionals in other disciplines. Prerequisite: OT 5561. May be
repeated for credit. Practicum experience: forty hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
OT 5816. Specialty Field Experience. Six week elective placement in a
specialty setting with adjunct, full-time, or clinical specialist faculty. May be
related to special interest or to research project. May also be in a professional
administrative setting as a national or state office. In special cases may be
supervised by professionals in other disciplines. Prerequisite: OT 5561. May be
repeated for credit. Practicum experience: forty hours a week. Credit: Six hours.
OT 5822. Issues in Adaptation. Current issues in occupational adaptation
in occupational therapy. Prerequisite: OT 5122. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two
hours.
OT 5832. Issues in Practice Tools. Current issues in use of tools in
occupational therapy. Prerequisite: OT 5132. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two
hours.
OT 5852. Issues in Occupational Therapy Process. Current issues in
occupational therapy processes. Prerequisite: OT 5152. Two lecture hours a week.
Credit: Two hours.
OT 5901. Special Topics. Intensive study of selected topics in
occupational therapy. One lecture hour per week. Credit: One hour. May be repeated for
credit.
OT 5903. Special Topics. Intensive study of selected topics in
occupational therapy. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: Three hours. May be
repeated for credit.
OT 5911. Individual Study. Advanced work in special fields of
occupational therapy. Credit: One hour. May be repeated for credit.
OT 5913. Individual Study. Advanced work in special fields of
occupational therapy. Credit: Three hours. May be repeated for credit.
OT 5916. Adaptation to Physical Challenges in Adult Years I. Six week
practicum in health care setting where occupational therapy is provided for adult
individuals experiencing physical challenges. Opportunities to evaluate needs then
plan and implement programs and services. Prerequisites: Completion of didactic
coursework and professional project. Practicum experience: forty hours a week. Credit:
Six hours.
OT 5926. Adaptation to Physical Challenges in Adult Years II. Six week
practicum in a health care setting where occupational therapy is provided for adult
individuals experiencing physical challenges. Evaluation of needs, delivery of service
and exploration of management and administrative issues. Prerequisites: Completion of
didactic coursework and professional paper. Practicum experience: forty hours a week.
Credit: Six hours.
OT 5936. Adaptation to Psychosocial Challenges Across the Life Span I.
Six week practicum in a health care setting where occupational therapy is provided for
individuals experiencing psychosocial challenges. Opportunities to evaluate needs then
plan and implement programs and services. Prerequisites: Completion of didactic
coursework and professional paper. Practicum experience: forty hours a week. Credit:
Six hours.
OT 5946. Adaptation to Psychosocial Challenges Across the Life Span II.
Six week practicum in a health care setting where occupational therapy is provided for
individuals experiencing psychosocial challenges. Evaluation of needs, delivery of
service and exploration of management and administrative issues. Prerequisites:
Completion of didactic coursework and professional paper. Practicum experience: forty
hours a week. Credit: Six hours.
OT 5956. Adaptation to Physical or Psychosocial Challenges in Early Years I.
Six week practicum in a health care setting where occupational therapy is provided for
individuals experiencing either psychosocial or physical challenges and who are between
the ages of birth and adolescence. Opportunities to evaluate needs then plan and
implement programs and services. Prerequisites: Completion of didactic coursework and
professional paper. Practicum experience: forty hours a week. Credit: Six hours.
OT 5966. Adaptation to Physical or Psychosocial Challenges in Early Years II.
Six week practicum in a health care setting where occupational therapy is provided
for individuals experiencing either psychosocial or physical challenges and who are
between the ages of birth and adolescence. Evaluation of needs, delivery of service
and exploration of management and administrative issues. Prerequisites: Completion of
didactic coursework and professional paper. Practicum experience: forty hours a week.
Credit: Six hours.
OT 5976. Alternative Clinical Experience I. Six week practicum in a
health care setting where occupational therapy is provided for individuals with
specific needs and/or the service is delivered in a non-traditional health care
environment. Opportunities to evaluate needs then plan and implement programs and
services. Prerequisites: Completion of didactic coursework and professional paper.
Practicum experience: forty hours a week. Credit: Six hours.
OT 5983. Thesis. Credit: Three hours.
OT 5986. Alternative Clinical Experience II. Six week practicum in a
health care setting where occupational therapy is provided for individuals with
specific needs and/or the service is delivered in a non-traditional health care
environment. Evaluation of needs, delivery of service and exploration of management
and administrative issues. Prerequisites: completion of didactic coursework and
professional paper. Practicum experience: forty hours a week. Credit: Six hours.
OT 5993. Thesis. Prerequisite: Occupational Therapy 5983. Credit:
Three hours.
OT 6223. Theory and Knowledge Development in Occupational Therapy.
Current theories in occupational therapy and their relationship to practice and
research; processes of knowledge development in practice professions; development of
theory-based clinical research issues and strategies. Three lecture hours a week.
Credit: Three hours.
OT 6233. Origin and Evolution of Concepts of Occupational Adaptation.
Origin, evolution and significance of concepts of occupational adaption as a unique
perspective in the occupational therapy body of knowledge and the practice arena.
Environment as the critical element in adaptation is a central focus. Three lecture
hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
OT 6333. Occupational Environments. Environments as physical, social,
and cultural systems; settings for occupational performance and their effects on human
functioning; research methods for studying environments; environmental intervention
in OT. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
OT 6343. Theory of Occupational Adaptation. Examination of theoretical
and philosophical issues relating to an occupational adaptation process as a model for
normal human growth and development. Interaction of person systems with occupational
environments and their underlying physical, social, and cultural systems are explored
as a possible mechanism. Discussion of how related constructs can be used to develop
theory of occupational adaptation. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: three hours.
OT 6423. Innovative Teaching Methods in Occupational Therapy. Development
of a proposal for implementation or evaluation of innovative teaching methods or
technology in an occupational therapy course. Credit: Three hours.
OT 6433. Teaching Practicum in Occupational Therapy. Planning,
conducting, and evaluating a teaching program which may include an academic course in
the undergraduate or professional master's curriculum or a continuing education
workshop for occupational therapists or other health professionals. Credit: Three
hours.
OT 6443. Practicum in Supervision of Individual Study. The student will
co-chair and guide the professional project of a professional master's degree student.
Faculty supervision will include discussion of methods of supervising individual study,
mentorship in the use of the theory of occupational adaptation, and sources of content
expertise for a professional project. Credit: Three hours.
OT 6453. Practicum in Occupational Therapy Curriculum Evaluation.
Academic and professional considerations in curriculum design; evaluation processes
and accreditation methods used by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Credit: Three hours.
OT 6553. Advanced Research Design in Occupational Therapy. Examination
of the generic relationships between theory and research; strengths and weaknesses of
alternative research designs for developing and testing theory in occupational therapy;
program evaluation research. Prerequisites: OT 6223 and OT 6343. Three lecture hours
a week. Credit: Three hours.
OT 6563. Programmatic Research Planning. Participation in existing work
of the student's supervising professor which illustrates sequential development of a
line of research and which may lead to development of a dissertation topic for the
student. May be repeated for credit in lieu of OT 5993 or OT 5973 for students
entering the program with a master's degree for which a thesis or professional project
was not required. One lec
