Department of Occupational Therapy 1 DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY students/professional.aspx) or the Master of Occupational Therapy (http://www.ot.chhs.colostate.edu/students/professional.aspx) degree. The program focuses on preparation for a broad-based, advancedgeneralist practice and provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to support people of all ages who have special needs by addressing daily challenges related to their life roles and assisting them in maximizing their independence. Students with a bachelor s degree in occupational therapy pursue the Post-Professional Master of Science (http://www.ot.chhs.colostate.edu/ students/post-professional.aspx) degree. Under the guidance of an advisor, students complete an individualized program of study and a thesis project that is designed to add to the profession s understanding of human performance and participation in everyday occupations and contexts. Occupational Therapy Building, Room 200 (970) 491-6253 ot.chhs.colostate.edu (http://ot.chhs.colostate.edu) Dr. Anita Bundy, Department Head Known nationally and internationally for its excellence, the Department of Occupational Therapy is ranked among the top 10 programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. It is recognized by CSU as a Program of Research and Scholarly Excellence and it has been designated as a Program of Excellence by the state of Colorado. The department offers graduate-level education to prepare students as leaders in the field of occupational therapy. The occupational therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814-3449; (301) 652-2682. The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is the credentialing agency responsible for the development and implementation of the certification process for OT practitioners. Students interested in more information regarding prerequisite and application requirements may contact the department at (970) 491-6253 or otinfo@colostate.edu. Graduate Graduate Programs in Occupational Therapy The Occupational Therapy Department offers the following degree programs: Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (M.S.) Master of Occupational Therapy, Plan C (M.O.T.) Post-Professional Master of Science (M.S.) Ph.D. in Occupation and Rehabilitation Science Students with a bachelor s degree in a discipline outside of occupational therapy pursue the Master of Science (http://www.ot.chhs.colostate.edu/ The interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Occupation and Rehabilitation Science (http://www.ot.chhs.colostate.edu/students/ phd.aspx) offers graduate training in research that is dedicated to assisting people of all ages and abilities perform and participate in everyday occupations as a source of lifelong meaning, development, health, and well-being. The program was created to meet the national demand for Ph.D. trained scientists and educators in occupational therapy and related disciplines. Upon graduation, students typically pursue academic careers in research and higher education, although additional career opportunities exist in industry and government. Please contact the Occupational Therapy Department for further details by calling (970) 491-6253 or emailing the department at otinfo@colostate.edu. Students interested in graduate work should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin and the Department of Occupational Therapy (http://ot.chhs.colostate.edu). Master's Programs Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Plan A Master of Occupational Therapy, Plan C (M.O.T.) Ph.D. Ph.D. in Occupation and Rehabilitation Science Courses Occupational Therapy (OT) OT 110 Introduction to Occupational Therapy Credits: 3 (3-0-0) Roles and activities in occupational therapy. Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online. OT 215 Medical Terminology Credit: 1 (0-0-1) Definition and use of medical terms. Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
2 Department of Occupational Therapy OT 355 The Disability Experience in Society Credits: 2 (1-0-1) Description and exploration of disabling conditions; review of support systems including legal and financial implications. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or SOC 100. Registration Information: Must register for lecture and recitation. Terms Offered: Fall, Spring. OT 450 Biomechanics of Human Occupation Credits: 3 (0-2-2) Exploration of performance of the activities of daily living in context as impacted by function/dysfunction of the human musculoskeletal system. Registration Information: Must register for laboratory and recitation. Minimum of 4 credits of either combined anatomy and physiology or human anatomy at the 200-level or higher. Sections may be offered: Faceto-Face or Mixed Face-to-Face. Terms Offered: Spring, Summer. OT 590 Workshop Credits: Var[1-9] (0-0-0) OT 597 Group Study Credits: Var[1-18] (0-0-0) OT 601 Occupation and Rehabilitation Science I Credits: 3 (1-0-2) Multidisciplinary perspectives on human performance and participation in everyday occupations. Registration Information: Admission to master s degree program in occupational therapy. OT 610 Professional Decision Making Credits: 3 (0-2-2) Exploration of the thought processes occupational therapists use when determining how best to address clients' needs. Registration Information: Admission to master s degree program in occupational therapy. OT 611 Reflective and Evidence-Based Practice Credits: 3 (0-0-3) Development of reflective and evidence-based practice skills through integrating and synthesizing fieldwork experiences in OT practice. Prerequisite: OT 687A to 687Z. OT 620 Research to Practice I Credits: 3 (3-0-0) Critically evaluate qualitative and quantitative research processes pertaining to individuals. Registration Information: Admission to master s degree program in occupational therapy. OT 621 Occupational Performance: Infancy-Childhood Credits: 4 (2-2-1) Optimizing occupational performance and participation for infants and children within a contextual framework. Prerequisite: OT 687A to 687Z. Registration Information: Written consent of the Occupation Therapy Department can be substituted for OT 687. OT 630 Occupational Performance: Adult to Old Age I Rec Credits: 3 (0-0-3) Optimizing occupational performance for adults and older adults with attention to roles, satisfaction, competence and activities. Prerequisite: OT 610 and OT 620 and OT 601. Registration Information: Must have concurrent registration in OT 636; must have concurrent registration in OT 660; must have concurrent registration in OT 665; must have concurrent registration in OT 686C. OT 631 Program Assessment and Development Credits: 3 (0-0-3) Assessment of program strengths and needs, followed by development of proposals to support occupational performance and participation. Prerequisite: OT 687A to 687Z. Registration Information: Written consent of the Occupational Therapy Department can substitute for OT 687A-Z.
Department of Occupational Therapy 3 OT 636 Occupational Performance: Adult/Old Age I Lab Credits: 2 (0-4-0) Optimizing occupational performance for adults and older adults with attention to roles, satisfaction, competence, and activities. Prerequisite: OT 601 and OT 610 and OT 620. Registration Information: Must have concurrent registration in OT 630; Must have concurrent registration in OT 660; Must have concurrent registration in OT 665; Must have concurrent registration in OT 686C. OT 640 Research to Practice II Credits: 3 (3-0-0) Critically evaluate qualitative and quantitative research processes pertaining to groups and systems. Prerequisite: OT 620. OT 641 Occupation and Rehabilitation Science II Credits: 3 (1-0-2) Explore historical evolution of topics and the link to future implications for and growth of occupation and rehabilitation science. Prerequisite: OT 601 and OT 611 and OT 631 and OT 687 to 687*. OT 656 Topics on Brain Plasticity and Performance Credits: 3 (2-0-1) Multidisciplinary viewpoints on brain plasticity and its relationship to performance across the lifespan. Registration Information: Occupational Therapy graduate student or written consent of instructor. OT 660 Occupational Performance:Adult/Old Age II Rec Credits: 3 (0-0-3) Foundations of occupational performance for adults and older adults with attention to abilities, skills, and developed capacities. Prerequisite: OT 610 and OT 620 and OT 601. Registration Information: Must have concurrent registration in OT 630; must have concurrent registration in OT 636; must have concurrent registration in OT 665; must have concurrent registration in OT 686C. OT 661 Occupational Performance: Adolescent-Young Adult Credits: 3 (1-2-1) Optimizing occupational performance and participation for youth and young adults within a contextual framework. Prerequisite: OT 621. Registration Information: Must register for lecture, laboratory, and recitation. OT 665 Adult to Old Age II Lab Credits: 2 (0-4-0) Optimizing occupational performance for adults and older adults with attention to abilities, skills, and developed capacities. Prerequisite: OT 601 and OT 610 and OT 620. Registration Information: Must have concurrent registration in OT 630; must have concurrent registration in OT 636; must have concurrent registration in OT 660; must have concurrent registration in OT 686C. OT 666 Optimizing Occupation through Technology Credits: 3 (0-0-3) Use of technology-based resources and/or strategies (current and emerging) to meet client needs in their everyday occupations and contexts. Registration Information: Admission to Occupational Therapy M.O.T., M.S., or Ph.D. program. OT 676 Pathokinesiological Conditions and Assessment Credits: 3 (3-0-0) Various musculoskeletal imbalances and injuries that present as difficulties in function and participation in everyday activity. Prerequisite: OT 450. OT 684 Supervised College Teaching Credits: Var[1-18] (0-0-0) Terms Offered: Fall, Spring. OT 686A Fieldwork I: OT Process Credits: Var[1-4] (0-0-0) Level I fieldwork in various settings. Registration Information: Admission to occupational therapy master's degree program; evidence of professional liability insurance required. Special Course Fee: Yes.
4 Department of Occupational Therapy OT 686B Fieldwork I: Seminar Credits: 3 (0-2-2) Level I fieldwork in various settings. Registration Information: Successful completion of all first year OT courses; admission to occupational therapy master's degree program; evidence of professional liability insurance required. OT 686C Fieldwork I: Adult to Old Age Credits: Var[1-4] (0-0-0) Level I fieldwork in various settings. Prerequisite: OT 686A and OT 610. Registration Information: Concurrent registration in OT 630 and OT 660; evidence of professional liability insurance required. Terms Offered: Spring, Summer. OT 686D Fieldwork I: Infancy to Young Adult Credits: Var[1-4] (0-0-0) Level I fieldwork in various settings. Prerequisite: (OT 687A to 687Z) and (OT 621, may be taken concurrently or OT 661, may be taken concurrently). Registration Information: Evidence of professional liability insurance required. Terms Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Course Fee: Yes. OT 686E Fieldwork I: Special Interest Credits: Var[1-4] (0-0-0) Level I fieldwork in various settings. Prerequisite: OT 686A. Registration Information: Evidence of professional liability insurance required. OT 687A Fieldwork IIA: Acute In-Patient Credits: OT 687B Fieldwork IIA: Rehab In-Patient Credits: OT 687C Fieldwork IIA: SNF/Acute LTC Credits: OT 687D Fieldwork IIA: General Rehab Out-Patient Credits: OT 687E Fieldwork IIA: Hand Therapy Hospital Out-Patient Credits: OT 687F Fieldwork IIA: Hand Therapy Private Out-Patient Credits: OT 687G Fieldwork IIA: Psych In-Patient Credits:
Department of Occupational Therapy 5 OT 687H Fieldwork IIA: Combined Practice Credits: OT 687M Fieldwork II: Behavioral Health Community Credits: OT 687N Fieldwork II: Older Adult Community Credits: OT 687O Fieldwork II: Older Adult Day Program Credits: OT 687P Fieldwork II: Adult Day Program Credits: OT 687Q Fieldwork II: Home Health Credits: OT 687T Fieldwork II: Other Credits: OT 688A Fieldwork IIB: Acute In-Patient Credits: OT 688B Fieldwork IIB: Rehab In-Patient Credits: OT 688C Fieldwork IIB: SNF/Acute LTC Credits: OT 688D Fieldwork IIB: General Rehab Out-Patient Credits:
6 Department of Occupational Therapy OT 688E Fieldwork IIB: Hand Therapy Hospital Out-Patient Credits: OT 688F Fieldwork IIB: Hand Therapy Private Out-Patient Credits: OT 688G Fieldwork IIB: Psych In-Patient Credits: OT 688H Fieldwork IIB: Combined Practice Credits: OT 688I Fieldwork IIB: Pediatric Hospital/Unit Credits: OT 688J Fieldwork IIB: Pediatric Hospital/Out-Patient Credits: OT 688K Fieldwork IIB: Pediatric Community Credits: OT 688L Fieldwork IIB: Pediatric Out-Patient Clinic Credits: OT 688M Fieldwork IIB: Behavioral Health Community Credits: OT 688N Fieldwork IIB: Older Adult Community Credits: OT 688O Fieldwork IIB: Older Adult Day Program Credits: OT 688P Fieldwork IIB: Adult Day Program Credits:
Department of Occupational Therapy 7 OT 688Q Fieldwork IIB: Home Health Credits: OT 688R Fieldwork IIB: School Early Intervention Credits: OT 688S Fieldwork IIB: School (PK-12) Credits: OT 688T Fieldwork IIB: Other Credits: OT 690 Workshop Credits: Var[1-9] (0-0-0) OT 692 Seminar Credits: Var[1-18] (0-0-0) OT 694 Independent Study Credits: Var[1-18] (0-0-0) OT 696 Group Study Credits: Var[1-18] (0-0-0) OT 698 Research Credits: Var[1-18] (0-0-0) OT 699 Thesis Credits: Var[1-18] (0-0-0) OT 701 Occupation and Rehabilitation Science III Credits: 3 (0-0-3) Investigation of the intersection of occupational science and rehabilitation science research situated in various paradigms. Prerequisite: OT 640 and OT 641. Registration Information: Three credits of research must be in quantitative research and three credits must be in qualitative research. OT 710 Teaching Occupation and Rehab Science Credits: 3 (0-0-3) Design and implementation of teaching and learning philosophies and approaches in occupation and rehabilitation science contexts. Registration Information: Written consent of instructor. Term Offered: Spring (odd years). OT 784 Supervised College Teaching Credits: Var[1-4] (0-0-0) Registration Information: Admission into a PhD program. OT 786 Practicum Credits: Var[1-9] (0-0-0) Prerequisite: OT 620, may be taken concurrently. Registration Information: Concurrent enrollment in OT 620 or 3 credits of qualitative research.
8 Department of Occupational Therapy OT 792 Seminar Credits: Var[1-3] (0-0-0) Registration Information: Admission into a PhD program. OT 794 Independent Study Credits: Var[1-6] (0-0-0) Registration Information: Admission into a PhD program. OT 796 Group Study Credits: Var[1-6] (0-0-0) Registration Information: Admission into a PhD program. OT 799 Dissertation Credits: Var[1-15] (0-0-0)