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4720  Immigration & Resettlement: Interdisciplinary & Community Perspectives (3) Cross listed as SW 3720.
   This course is designed to promote an understanding of the differences and similarities in the scope of practice of professionals from a variety of healthcare and social service disciplines and how the skills of each can be integrated into effective community-based work with immigrants and former refugees resettling in a Western society. Students will increase their cultural awareness of themselves and others by examining the experiences of people who arrived in the U.S. as immigrants or refugees from a wide range of countries and will gain an understanding of belief systems, values, world views, and the healthcare practices of people from cultures different than their own.

5000  Research Methods of Occupational Therapy (3) Fulfills Quantitative Intensive BS.
   Meets with OC TH 6000. Study of descriptive, comparative and evaluative research methods (including qualitative and quantitative) as they apply to medical, social and basic science relevant to occupational therapy practice. Goal of the course is to encourage students to incorporate research and its outcomes into evidence-based practice. Students will be required to critically analyze professional literature as well as develop their own literature review project.

5030  The Body as a Component of Occupation (6) Prerequisite: Admission into OT program or consent of instructor.
   This course is designed to develop a functional knowledge of human anatomy and movement, as they relate to occupation. The study of normal human motion is crucial to recognizing and determining deviations in movement as a result of varying health problems. Furthermore, this course is designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the nervous, muscular, skeletal and cardiovascular systems as they relate to normal human anatomy and pathological conditions.

5060  Conditions Impacting Occupational Performance (5) Prerequisite: Admission into OT program or consent of instructor.
   This course provides an overview of the physical, psychological, behavioral, cognitive and genetic issues commonly seen in infants, children, and adults, and the impact of these conditions on occupational performance. The course will cover major medical conditions that cause difficulties in daily living task. Topics include etiology, incidence and prevalence, signs and symptoms, progression and prognosis, diagnostic assessment and medical management. The course will emphasize how these conditions impact occupational performance throughout the lifespan. Case studies will be used to demonstrate how occupational therapists use this information to direct assessment and intervention.

5090  Neuroanatomy (4)
   Neuroanatomy and basic functional neurology. Includes 2 credit hours for laboratory experience.

6000  Research Methods of Occupational Therapy (3)
   Meets with OC TH 5000. Study of descriptive, comparative and evaluative research methods (including qualitative and quantitative) as they apply to medical, social and basic science relevant to occupational therapy practice. Goal of the course is to encourage students to incorporate research and its outcomes into evidence-based practice. Students will be required to critically analyze professional literature as well as develop their own literature review project.

6010  History and Foundations of Occupational Practice (4)
   This course provides critical overview of occupational therapy practice through the context of time. The core concepts of occupation therapy will be presented against a backdrop of historical events, enabling the student to develop a basic understanding of the growth of the profession.

6020  Occupation: Groups and Professional Communication (2)
   This course explicitly highlights self-awareness and interpersonal communication as integral to personal and professional development, working with other professionals and therapeutic use of self with occupational therapy clients, students, families, and populations. Learners will have the opportunity to identify strengths and areas for development in interactive and intersubjective communication skills during lab and life experiences. This course provides an introduction to the use of groups as a means of intervention across the full spectrum of occupational dysfunction. In considering the group as the method of service delivery, students will explore the appropriate use of group interventions within an occupational framework, drawing upon various occupational therapy practice models. Students will develop skills in observing various components of group structure, dynamics, process, development, roles and using activities and group process as a method for enhancing individual development. Students will develop group leadership skills by participating in group activities, developing a group protocol, and running therapeutic group.

6030  Occupational Performance and Psychosocial Issues (4)
   This course covers psychosocial dimensions of occupational therapy practice in all settings, as well as information related to the specialized practice of occupational therapy in mental health settings. Learning topics include practice models; impact of specific psychosocial challenges on human performance across the lifespan; and occupational therapy assessment and intervention skills relevant to psychosocial functioning and occupational performance. Students will also demonstrate competency in interviewing skills by participating in a standardized patient assessment activity. The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain & Process will be integrated as a way to introduce client-centered and occupation-based practice.

6040  Creative Occupations and Analysis (3)
   This course uses historical and contemporary perspective of human occupation and the meaning occupation provides for human function. Focusing on engagement in activity, students will be given the opportunity to develop their skills in selected media, examine the role of creative process, develop their skills in task analysis and develop a foundation for clinical reasoning.

6050  Developing Occupational Therapy in the Community (3)
   Community models and areas of practice will be explored in depth. Using group process, students will complete a needs assessment, and develop a community based occupational therapy program with an evaluation component. Factors to be considered will be service delivery models, cultural influence, family and caregiver dynamics, current research regarding program or targeted audience.

6060  Foundational Theories of Occupational Therapy (3)
   History, philosophy and interpretation of major theoretical frameworks and models associated with occupational therapy practice. Clinical reasoning explored as an underlying foundation to therapeutic practice.

6120  Occupations and Practice--Theory I (4)
   Using a developmental time frame this course will cover occupational development from from birth to adolescence. The course will provide the theory and practice of occupational therapy for individuals with disabilities or challenges to their occupational achievement. Personal as well as environmental adaptation principles will be covered. The course will explore application of wellness principles for these populations. The course will integrate societal and cultural influence, family or caregiver dynamics and influences. This course dovetails with OC TH 6140 and OC TH 6160.

6140  Occupations and Practice--Skills I (3)
   In connection with OC TH 6120 and OC TH 6160, this course will provide the opportunity to explore occupational therapy treatment protocols and skills used in practice with individuals from birth through adolescence. Students will begin to develop a portfolio with appropriate treatment techniques and skills as a resource base for future practice. Practice will include personal adaptation as well as environmental adaptation. Students will also work in a collaborative model with COTA or OTA students in developing treatment protocols.

6160  Occupations and Practice--Evaluations I (3)
   In connection with OC TH 6120 and OC TH 6140, this course will provide the opportunity to explore occupational therapy evaluation protocols and skills used in practice with individuals from birth through adolescence. Students will begin to develop a portfolio with appropriate evaluations as a resource base for future practice. Evaluations will be based on current theoretical models of occupational therapy.

6220  Occupations and Practice--Theory II (3)
   Using a developmental time frame this course will cover the occupations of human development from young adulthood to and including death. The course will provide the theory and practice of occupational therapy for individuals with disabilities or challenges to their occupational achievement. Personal as well as environmental adaptation principles will be covered. The course will also explore application of wellness principles for these populations. The course will integrate societal and cultural influence, family or caregiver dynamics and influences. This course dovetails with OC TH 6240 and OC TH 6260.

6240  Occupations and Practice--Skills II (4)
   In connection with OC TH 6220 and OC TH 6260, this course will provide the opportunity to explore occupational therapy treatment protocols and skills used in practice with individuals from young adulthood to and including death. Students will begin to develop a portfolio with appropriate treatment techniques and skills as a resource base for future practice. Practice will include personal adaptation as well as environmental adaptation.

6260  Occupations and Practice--Evaluations II (3)
   In connection with OC TH 6220 and OC TH 6240, this course will provide the opportunity to explore occupational therapy evaluation protocols and skills used in practice with individuals from young adulthood to and including death. Students will begin to develop a portfolio with appropriate evaluations as a resource base for future practice. Evaluations will be based on current theoretical models of occupational therapy.

6320  Technology as a part of Occupation (2)
   This course provides a capstone experience related to the use of technology both as a medium for occupational therapy intervention, and as a means of promoting occupational performance in people with disabilities. Students will learn the principles of technology assessment as related to individuals and environments, and how to select and develop technologies to enhance performance and prevent dysfunction. Modular units will address technology interface selection, environmental modification principles, as they relate to how a person is occupationally engaged as well as the political, social, and economic factors associated with technology selection. This lab class will also have a practice-driven project during the course of the semester.

6340  Occupational Aging and Wellness (2) Prerequisite: OC TH 6220, 6240, 6260 or permission of instructor.
   This course provides the opportunity to better understand the myriad of life changes as they relate to the individual as an occupational being. Using the older adult as a basis of exploration, the idea of wellness, the environment, role changes as a part of life, and lifelong participation in society will be explored. Evaluation and treatment methods relate to older adults will be explored as a part of the scope of practice of the occupational therapist. The modules for the class will encompass typical aging, health promotion, aging in place, the impact of life changes on occupation, the importance of wellness in successful aging as well as the political, social, and economic factors related to aging.

6350  Interdisciplinary Course in Disability Studies (3) Cross listed as PADMN 6350, POLS 6350. Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree.
   An interdisciplinary course in Disability Studies will serve as an overview of the significance of disability in society and culture by viewing it from various perspectives. The course will explore theories and models that examine health, economic, social, political, and cultural factors that define disability and influence personal and collective responses to disability. Students will participate in a service learning project that will help to integrate key concepts from the course and their own disciplines. This course is intended to prepare graduate students with knowledge and understanding of disability in order to enhance their knowledge and skills as professionals and citizens.

6400  Clinical Internship with Seminar-I (12)
   First 12-week, Level-II clinical internship in either a community-based or health-care based setting to qualify for professional certification and registration. Seminar to integrate theory with application of treatment principles. Students practice evaluations, program planning and treatment procedures under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.

6440  Clinical Internship with Seminar-II (12)
   Second 12-week, Level-II clinical internship in either a community-based or health-care based setting to qualify for professional certification and registration. Seminar to integrate theory with application of treatment principles. Students practice evaluations, program planning and treatment procedures under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.

6460  Clinical Internship with Seminar--III (1 to 12)
   Third optional, 12-week, Level-II clinical internship in specialty setting to increase skills as an entry-level occupational therapist. Seminar to integrate theory with application of treatment principles. Students practice evaluations, program planning and treatment procedures under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.

6500  Family Perspectives on Early Intervention (3) Prerequisite: Enrollment in professional program OT, PT, SLP, SPED, RN, SW, PSYCH, or Permission of Instructor.
   This course will address clinical issues in Early Intervention from the parent's point of view. Students will participate as observers, interviewers and confidential reporters in a variety of family activities relating to the development of the child with special needs, including visits to medical settings, family routing and celebration activities, community outings with the family, early intervention assessments, IFSP meetings, treatment and educational activities. Each student will have continuing contact with at least two families during the course period. Practice activities will include family level interviews, assessments and intervention planning within family routine activities. Class sessions will provide theoretical and practical instruction, and opportunities to discuss and process experiences with families. Transportation will be needed to attend some of the lab and class sessions.

6520  Occupation in Adult Neuro Rehabilitation (3) Prerequisite: OC TH 6240 or permission of instructor.
   This course is designed to provide specialized training in treatment of adults with hemiplegia. Education on methods to improve trunk control, transfers, upper extremity movement, fine motor control and functional mobility will be included using a Neuro-Developmental Treatment approach. Visual/perceptual and cognitive problems that commonly occur after a CVA or TBI will be discussed. Students will be expected to evaluate and treat one client during class time for several weeks using an occupation based approach. Students will complete an evaluation, write documentation on treatment sessions, and develop home programs for generalization of treatment strategies used un the clinic.

6530  Cognition and Occupation (3)
   This course is meant to explore the areas of cognition, as they relate to occupation, through the life span. Topics will cover disorders that exhibit cognitive deficits, definition and understanding of different cognitive skills, models for treating cognitive disorders, evaluation options and procedures, and treatment ideas and activities.

6700  Leadership & Management in Practice (3)
   This course covers leadership and management practices that are applicable to OT and which transcend professional boundaries. Discussions will include leadership theories, their application in health care and the development of an individual leadership plan consistent with personal and professional goals. The consultation model will be explored in-depth. COTA supervision models will be covered in this course. Private practice essentials and models will be introduced.

6720  Immigration and Resettlement: Interdisciplinary & Community Perspectives (3) Cross listed as SW 6720.
   This course is designed to promote an understanding of the differences and similarities in the scope of practice of professionals from a variety of healthcare and social service disciplines and how the skills of each can be integrated into effective community-based work with immigrants and former refugees resettling in a Western society. Students will increase their cultural awareness of themselves and others by examining the experiences of people who arrived in the U.S. as immigrants or refugees from a wide range of countries and will gain an understanding of belief systems, values, world views, and the healthcare practices of people from cultures different than their own.

6800  Professional Seminar I (2)
   This seminar class will consist of a Level I fieldwork,experience in a community setting where the focus will be observation and assessment of occupation. Ethics in the care provider role will be studied as an essential component of professional behavior and the process of ethical decision making practiced. Cultural diversity as related to occupational therapy practice will be explored. The promotion of occupational therapy will be explored through a service project related to Occupational Therapy Month planned by student groups. Documentation will be introduced to the students and practiced. Clinical reasoning skills will be developed through fieldwork assignments and guided experiences in class.

6810  Vice President's Multidisciplinary Student Forum I (1) Cross listed as CSD 6810, NUTR 6810, H EDU 6810, ESS 6810, PRT 6810, PH TH 6810.
   This is the first course in a two-course sequence. This is a prestigious seminar series, in which select health professions' students have an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of health care issues and trends. Students will be invited to participate in active discussions with local and national leaders, as they enhance their leadership and civic knowledge and skills, as well as learn about other health professions and the process of working within a multidisciplinary team. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to interact and be mentored by the deans of each of the Health Sciences colleges.

6812  Vice President's Multidisciplinary Student Forum II (1) Cross listed as CSD 6812, NUTR 6812, H EDU 6812, ESS 6812, PRT 6812, PH TH 6812.
   This is the 2nd of a two-course sequence and continues the discussion of the 1st course.

6820  Professional Seminar II (2)
   This seminar includes instruction on and practice of the evaluation of range of motion and manual muscle testing. The Level I fieldwork experience focusing on observing the professional role of the occupational therapist. Documentation will be a continued topic in this seminar. Clinical reasoning skills will be developed through fieldwork assignments and guided experiences in class. Standardized testing of grip and pinch strength is introduced and practices. This seminar also builds on professional skills, attitudes, and behaviors.

6830  Professional Seminar III (2)
   This seminar will continue to build on professional skills by looking at laws and reimbursement issues that affect practice. The Level I fieldwork experience will be designed to coordinate with the pediatrics curriculum. Teaming skills with other professionals and/or consumers will be taught. Clinical reasoning skills will be developed through fieldwork assignments and guided experiences in class. A module on loss and the resulting impact and possible interventions will be presented. Basic splinting skills will be taught.

6840  Professional Seminar IV (2)
   The Level I fieldwork experience is designed to build on the experience gained during Seminar III. Students will be in clinic or community-based research. Professional ethics will be explored in-depth. Students will be exposed to information regarding the associations governing and supporting occupational therapy including AOTA, AOTF, NBCOT, WFOT, local associations, and licensing boards. Students will be required to present to a non-OT audience regarding OT or a related topic in celebration of OT month.

6850  Professional Seminar V (2)
   : Students will explore and discuss current issues facing occupational therapy practitioners through discussing presentations from advanced practice area clinicians invited to speak with them. Their Level I experience will be completed in a rural area or with an urban community agency assisting an under-served population. During this fieldwork they will conduct a needs analysis and return to campus to develop an occupation-based program proposal which is the culminating assignment for this course. As students learn what is involved in becoming competent in advanced practice areas and complete the evidence-based literature review in their program proposal, the professional skill of life-long learning is emphasized. Another component of the class focuses on the assessment and problem-solving involved with ADA issues. Students apply this knowledge in an assignment in which they recognize an ADA issue in a community setting and problem solve a solution that includes interacting with persons at those settings. Consumer advocacy skills are discussed in this course content.

6860  Disabilities Studies Forum (1) Prerequisite: OCTH 6350 and PADMN 6350 and completion of Disabilities Studies Capstone experience.
   This course serves as the culminating activity for the Disability Studies Graduate Certificate curriculum. The Disability Studies Forum is intended to: 1) Provide members of the University of Utah Disability Studies community with the opportunity to interact with national and international Disability Studies scholars, 2) Provide a forum to share research results and ongoing research being conducted in the area of disability studies by faculty and students, and 3) Increase awareness of students, faculty and community members about the Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies and the existence of Disability Studies and existence of Disability Studies at the University of Utah.

6920  Applied Research in Occupational Therapy (3) Prerequisite: OC TH 6000, 2nd year OT student.
   This is the second of four courses required in the Occupational Therapy research sequence. Building on their knowledge and experiences from the first research course, students will further their knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research practice as well as collaborate with faculty to design a research project. Students are required to develop a research proposal. Learning will occur through class activities, lectures, and collaboration with faculty mentors. Knowledge gained through this course may be used to implement beginning level research projects and to evaluate OT interventions.

6930  Special Topics-Service Learning (3)
   Content focuses on cross-cultural and inter-disciplinary learning during service provision to persons of varying cultures, disabilities, and economic circumstances.

6940  Directed Research in Occupational Therapy (2) Prerequisite: OC TH 6000 and 6920.
   This is the third of four courses required in the occupational therapy research sequence. Students will continue working on their graduate project that was started in OC TH 5000/6000. This semester will focus on obtaining approval from the IRB; method development; data collection and beginning data analysis. Students will work directly with the chairs of their committees as they gain further experience doing research as it applies to their chosen topic.

6950  Independent Study (1 to 3)
   Provides student with an opportunity to study a self-chosen research question related to occupational therapy. Prior to enrolling, student and sponsoring faculty should write a contract defining objectives, goals and criteria for the course.

6960  Occupational Therapy Graduate Project (2)
   The course focuses on the student's portfolio as well as a master's project consisting of a written paper that includes a synthesis of literature pertinent to the question, conclusions and suggestions for future research. The primary goals of this course are to combine student's acquired experience into an integrated whole and to develop skills for lifelong learning. This synthesis will enable the students to continue their professional education throughout their careers.

6970  Clinical Problems in Occupational Therapy (1 to 3)
   Specific application of occupational therapy practice in varied health/community settings. Seminar to integrate theory with application of treatment. Prior to enrolling, student and sponsoring faculty should write a contract defining objectives, goals and criteria for the course.

6980  Special Workshops (1 to 5)
   Provides students with opportunity for in-depth exploration of a specific treatment model, specialty area or emerging issue in the practice of occupational therapy. Specific goals and objectives for each workshop will be assigned.