Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology (OCAT)

Courses offered only at Regional Campuses.

10000 Foundations in Occupational Therapy 2)
Introduction to basic theoretical concepts,professional development, profession of occupational therapy,its place in the health care system, and the role and function of the occupational therapist and occupational therapist assistant. Prerequisite: none.

10001 Occupational Therapy Practice Skills II (3)
Development of the OT practice skills in therapeutic use of occupation, including crafts, activity analysis and basic documentation.Prerequisite: occupational therapy assistant technology (OCAT) major. Special fee—$25 flat fee—subject to change.

10002 Therapeutic Techniques I—Psychosocial (5)
Application of occupational therapy skills and techniques in treatment programs, concerned with psychosocial dysfunction. Prerequisites: minimum grade of C (2.0) in OCAT 10000 and occupational therapist assistant technology (OCAT) major and special approval.

10003 Occupational Therapy Practice Skills Laboratory (1)
Development of basic assessment and intervention skills as related to clients with physical and mental disabilities. Prerequisite: occupational therapist assistant technology (OCAT) majors.

20000 Therapeutic Techniques II—Physical Dysfunction I (5)
Application of occupational therapy skills and techniques in treatment programs, specifically concerned with physical dysfunctions. Prerequisite: minimum grade of C (2.0) in OCAT 10002 and PTST 10002 and occupational therapy assistant technology (OCAT) major.

20001 Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy (2)
Introduction to professional issues including ethics, licensure, reimbursement issues related to practice settings, research and skills required for performing administrative tasks in the occupational therapy department. Prerequisite: OCAT 10002 and special approval.

20003 Occupational Therapy Practice Skills III(3)
Development of the occupational therapy practice skills including therapeutic use of occupation, leisure, adapting equipment and environment,therapeutic exercises, activity analysis and documentation. Prerequisite: none. Special fee: $25 flat fee—subject to change.

20004 Therapeutic Techniques III—Developmental Disabilities (3)
Application of occupational therapy skills and techniques applied to patients/clients with developmental disabilities. Prerequisite: OCAT 20000.

20005 Clinical Applications (8)
(320 clinical laboratory hours) Under the supervision of personnel in selected health care agencies, the student will apply knowledge, skills and techniques acquired in prior and concurrent OCAT courses. Prerequisite: minimum grade of C (2.0) or better in OCAT 10000 and 10001 and 10002 and 20000 and 20001 and 20003 and 20004 and 20006 and occupational therapist assistant technology (OCAT) major and special approval.

20006 Therapeutic Techniques IV- Physical Dysfunction II (3)
Continued application of occupational therapy skills and techniques in treatment programs in the area of physical dysfunction. Prerequisite: minimum grade of C (2.0) in OCAT 10002 and 20000 and PTST 10002 and occupational therapy assistant technology (OCAT) major.

21095 Special Topics in Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology (1-4)
Special topics in occupational therapy assistant technology; topics announced when scheduled. Prerequisite: occupational therapy assistant technology (OCAT) major.

21096 Individual Investigation in Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology (1-4)
Individual study in occupational therapy assistant technology and related fields; open to OCAT majors. Prerequisite: occupational therapy assistant technology (OCAT) major.