Interactive Wound Care: CD-ROM for Health Professionals (2003) Manual Muscle Testing: An Interactive Tutorial

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1 Course Description Houston Community College - Coleman College for Health Sciences OTHA Therapeutic Interventions I Fall Semester course - # Instruction provided of concepts and techniques leading to proficiency in skills and activities used as treatment modalities in occupational therapy. Emphasis on the occupations process within the context of the occupational performance model. Students begin to select, develop and implement concepts, practice models, and frames of reference. Topics include activities of daily living, therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment, infection control, safety, wellness and prevention issues for select populations. 3 Semester hours; (2 lecture and 4 lab) Credit Hours Prerequisite Admissions to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Instructor Office Location address Phone Numbers (Office) (OTHA Lab) Linda Williams, MA. OTR Coleman College for Health Sciences Pressler Street # 382 Houston, Texas Linda.williams@hccs.edu Required Texts Stroke Help: Functional Treatment Ideas and Strategies In Adult Hemiplegia Davis, Jan; OTR (International Clinical Educators, Inc.) Stroke Help: Teaching Independence: A Therapeutic Approach to Stroke Rehabilitation Davis, Jan; OTR (International Clinical Educators, Inc.) Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Early, Mary Beth (2 nd ed.) The following interactive Tutorials (CD-ROM, DVD) are required, however, are provided by the HCCS/OTHA Program. The Interactive Tutorials are located in the OTHA Lab (Room # 445) on computers and are readily available to all OTHA students during Class / Lab and any other scheduled times (prior to class or open Lab periods). Interactive Wound Care: CD-ROM for Health Professionals (2003) LaRaus, S., PT, CWS Manual Muscle Testing: An Interactive Tutorial Epler, M., PhD, PT, ATC References Goniometry: An Interactive Tutorial (1999) Van Ost, L., RN, PT, ATC Med Orthotics: A Comprehensive Interactive Tutorial (2003) Bruckner, J., PhD, PT Muscle Testing / Techniques of Manual Examination (2007) (DVD Included) Hislop, H., PhD, ScD, FAPTA Montgomery, J., MA, PT Elsevier (8 th ed.) Muscle and Sensory Testing (DVD Included) Reese, N. (2005) Elsevier Ryan s Occupational Therapy Assistant Principles, Practice Issues and Techniques Kinesiology Foundations for OTA s & PTA s Synder, Conner, Lorenz Willard & Spackman s Occupational Therapy (10 th ed.) Crepeau, E., Cohn, E., Schell, B. Culture in Rehabilitation Royeen, M., & Crabtree, J. Activity Analysis: Application to Occupations (Slack, Inc.) 5 th ed. (Lamport, N; Coffey, M; Hersch, G;) Principles & Techniques of Patient Care (Saunders) 4 th ed. (Pierson, F; Fairchild, S;) Class Days / Time Tuesday 8:30 am 1:00 pm

2 Grade Requirement Course Calendar Grade Evaluation 85 = B; the minimum numerical score (as stated in program handbook) Receive upon receipt of registration in course. Grading for 1319 will be as follows: Exams: Unit Exams (Written & Oral) Quizzes scheduled & unscheduled Oral Presentation Demonstration of specified projects & Constructed equipment, etc.) Computerized post tutorial testing. Special Projects / OT Samples Constructed equipment (1-2 projects) Along with self-instructional video / written report. Binders include: Resource Binder Jan Davis Lab Manual(s) (1-2) Class Participation: Lab assignments written, practical, Computerized tutorials, self-instructional videos / DVD s, lab practice of skills, out of class assignments- Film summaries, independent study, field trips, clinical Observations, research, structured study groups, etc, Class discussion of objectives / lecture. Lab maintenance / Inventory Professional Dress Professional marketing activities, Leadership Activities, & all other assigned work Practical / Skills Check Off Total:...100% Req. Examinations NOTE: OTHA 1319 is a 1 st semester course. Per program Handbook, passing grade in this course is 85% and above. Numerical grade of 84 or below=letter grade of (F). This course will consist of major Unit Examinations (3-5), quizzes (scheduled / unscheduled), skills check-off (practical), oral presentations, demonstration of treatment / use of adaptive equipment and OT treatment modalities. Each major written exam will cover all information covered since the previous exam. Quizzes will test student knowledge from previously covered course information along with information presented on the day quiz is given. Oral Exams will be Topic Specific and will be video-recorded. Skills Check-Off Exams will be demonstrated / practical application of learned skills information. These exams may be video taped (refer to your guidelines for video taped exams.) Your final exam will be written and will cover the final chapters of course work covered (it will not be comprehensive). Although the student passes this course, a passing score on the final Skills Check-Off must be achieved before a student can register in any Level II Fieldwork Course. Grade Scale: A= B= F= 84 and below

3 Classroom Policies Responsibilities - Student Special Instructions Extra Credit Course Goals ADA Statement 1. Respectful posture during lecture and lab hours toward self, peers, instructor s and Instructor s assistants. 2. Appropriate dress for classroom setting, field trips, professional dress and all other special events. 3. Safety procedures and precautions followed while using tools, supplies, and equipment. 4. Assignments are due the first 15 minutes of class. No late assignments will be accepted. Students will receive a grade of zero for all late work. 5. Follow all posted building, classroom, bathroom signs. 6. Withdrawal following the fourth (4) absence from class. 7. Maintenance of Lab / Class areas during and prior to departure. Students are expected to attend all classes, lab and field trips. Each student is responsible for all information presented and assigned in order to successfully complete this course. Students are responsible to have required texts for this class and all other material/supplies required for study / completion of assignments. Students are responsible for all materials written, video, peer teaching (via oral presentation, demonstration, one-on-one, group exercises, etc.) presented, assigned, studied and disseminated during class, lab, fieldwork, and out of class activities. A grade of zero (0) will be given for lab exercises, tutorials, guest lecturers, pop quizzes, and field trips on the missed dates NO MATTER what the reason. No make-up quizzes for skills check-off or oral presentations will be allowed. A grade of zero (0) will be given. Missed Major Unit Exams (written) may be made up at the discretion/agreement of the instructor. If a major exam is missed for any reason, it is the student s responsibility to contact the course instructor within 48 hours of the date of the missed exam to make arrangements for taking the exam. All missed exams will require that the student has followed policy and called in on the day missed or the make-up will not be considered and the student will receive a grade of zero (0).It is the student s sole responsibility to follow chain of command in communicating, if there are any questions or concerns. Students are solely responsible for keep copies of all master forms and have available for use upon request / need. Each student will need to purchase two videos for taping in skills classes. Students also have sole responsibility for skills, supplies, materials needed in equipment construction, and video taping outside of class. Students are expected to adhere to Lab guidelines. Students are expected to adhere to dress code. (Refer to Media I Dress Code hand-out). Students are only allowed to bring in course text and assignments into lab area due to space constraints. Storage and housing of books outside of this course is the sole responsibility of the student. NO rolling bags, crates on wheels, etc. are allowed. NO MATTER WHAT! NOT AVAILABLE Students are expected to keep up with the requirement of the course to include assignments, projects, presentations, tasks, field trips, work shops, community service, monitors, etc. 1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of activity analysis. 2. Instruct / direct a therapeutic activity group. 3. Identify situational limitations that affect the treatment process. 4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of instructing clients in sequential steps of an activity. 5. Demonstrate the ability to grade various modalities for client populations. 6. Design and construct a simple adaptive device for specific clients. 7. Demonstrate a working knowledge of administration of range of motion and manual muscle testing. 8. Apply CPR and first aid techniques / principles when applicable. 9. Utilize uniform terminology on written assignments of documentation. 10. Demonstrate simple wheelchair seating and manipulation principles. 11. Demonstrate ongoing knowledge and use of safety precautions in lab and classroom. 12. Demonstrate core values and attitudes reflective of an occupational therapy student / practitioner. 13. Demonstrate through interaction an understanding of cultural differences and diversity. Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty are

4 Course Outline authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. I. History & Foundation of Occupational Therapy A. Brief History of Occupational Therapy and role of the OTA in Physical Disabilities Practice B. OT and Physical Disabilities 1. Scope, Theory, Approach C. Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Disabilities D. Infection Control & Safety Issues in the O.T. Clinic 1. Asepsis Hand washing 2. Universal Precautions 3. Body Mechanics 4. Ergonomics a. Self- Assessment E. Introduction to Patient Care 1. Patient Orientation 2. Principles of Documentation 3. Principles of Treatment Planning 4. Principles of Patient Evaluation 5. Patient / Family / Education A. Caregiver training 6. Communicating with person with a Disability II. Culture in Rehabilitation III. Framework and Process A. Occupational Therapy Process 1. Continuum of Care B. Documentation of OT Services IV. Evaluation and Intervention in Physical Dysfunction V. Frames of Reference A. Bio - Mechanical B. NDT C. Rehabilitative VI. Habits of Health and Wellness VII. Basic Rehabilitation Techniques A. Positioning and Draping B. Wheelchair Mobility 1. Selection, uses, adaptation and maintenance 2. Progressive Mobilization 3. Bed Mobility 4. Transfers VIII. Basic Exercises A. ROM 1. Active 2. Passive IX. Basic Wound and Specialized Interventions X. Assessment of Client Factors A. Assessment of Joint ROM (Review only) B. Assessment of Muscle Strength (Review only) C. Assessments (Review only) XI. Intervention Principles Continuum of Care A. Occupations B. Purposeful Activities C. Preparatory Activities D. Occupation Based Activities XII. Performance in Areas of Occupation A. Activities & Occupations of Daily Living B. Moving in the Environment XIII. Interventions for Performance Skills and Client Factors A. Special Needs of Older Adults B. Other XIV. Clinical Application A. CVA

5 NOTE B. Spinal Cord Injury C. Arthritic Diseases D. Oncology E. HIV Infection / AIDS XV. EBP (Evidence Based Practice) XVI. Other: 1. Equipment Construction: Assistive Device 2. Physical Agent Modalities Part 1 3. Splinting 4. Orthotics & Prosthetics Part 1 This student Course Syllabus and / or Course Calendar is subject to CHANGE as the course instructor deems necessary to fulfill the course objectives.