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Course Requirements
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| ID
| Title
| Class
| Lab
| Credits
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Fall Semester (year 1)
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| SCIC201 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
| PSYC101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| AHLC114 |
Human Development for Health and Human Services |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| AHLC104 |
Introduction to Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy
((First 8 weeks)) |
2 |
0 |
1 |
| AHLC112* |
Clinical Conditions for Occupational/Physical/MassageTherapy
(SCIC201) |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| AHLC123 |
Functional Kinesiology
(SCIC201) |
2 |
3 |
3 |
| OTAC110* |
Fundamentals In Occupational Therapy
(AHLC104) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Spring Semester (year 1)
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| ENGC102 |
College Composition I (Accuplacer) |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| MTHCxxx |
Mathematics Elective (Accuplacer) |
3/4 |
0 |
3/4 |
| SCIC202 |
Anatomy and Physiology II
(SCIC201**) |
3 |
3 |
4 |
| AHLC135* |
Activities Of Daily Living
(AHLC104 (exceptions require the approval of the Professors and the Program Director)) |
2 |
3 |
3 |
| OTAC125* |
Therapeutic Principles
(AHLC135, AHLC104, SCIC201, OTAC110) |
1 |
5 |
3 |
| OTAC212* |
Developmental Disabilities in Occupational Therapy
(AHLC114, AHLC112, PSYC101, OTAC110, OTAC125) |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Summer Semester (year 1)
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| OTAC190* |
Level I Fieldwork Experience
(All First Year AHLC and OTAC courses, SCIC201, SCIC202, PSYC101) |
1 |
0 |
6 |
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Fall Semester (year 2)
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| ENGCxxx |
English Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| HUMC110 |
The Humanities in Western Culture |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| XXXXxxx |
General Education Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| AHLC220* |
Clinical Neurology
(SCIC201, SCIC202) |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| AHLC210* |
Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Management
(OTAC190 or PTAC190) |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| OTAC213* |
Psychosocial Disabilities in Occupational Therapy
(OTAC190) |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| OTAC214* |
Physical Disabilities in Occupational Therapy
(OTAC190) |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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Spring Semester (year 2)
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| OTAC220* |
Seminar In Occupational Therapy
(OTAC290, OTAC291) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| OTAC291* |
Level IIB Fieldwork Experience
(All required AHLC and OTAC courses) |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| OTAC290* |
Level IIA Fieldwork Experience
(All required AHLC and OTAC courses) |
0 |
0 |
6 |
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Prerequisite & Co-requisites are listed in parentheses. *Must be matriculated in professional program or receive special written permission of instructor.
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(Day Program)
For more information about this program, please contact Jennifer Saylor. 603-542-7744 x413
Occupational Therapy: Skills for the Job of Living.
If you enjoy solving challenging problems which help people of all ages overcome physical, developmental, mental and/or emotional disabilities and achieve independence, you will find many opportunities in the field of occupational therapy. The need for therapists will grow well into the 21st century, reflecting the importance of function, prevention of disability, and promotion of health.
The certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA), under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist, uses therapeutic activities to help people with an illness or disability live healthy, productive lives. Therapy is functional, purposeful, and individualized for each client. In the classroom, students experience simulated and actual clinical activities. Students will learn vital skills to safely work with people with many types of disability.
Admission Requirements: - General college admission requirement: High school credits in English, math, biological sciences, basic competence in computer/word processing.
- Program requirements: demonstrated knowledge of the field of OT; interview at the College.
- Prior to field work: liability insurance, CPR certification for allied health professionals, (medical insurance for some sites), immunization records.
Fieldwork Experience for Learning.
Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant, students help to plan and implement client treatment as well as evaluate and document functional client outcomes in a variety of health care and educational settings. Students are placed in fieldwork agencies located throughout New England. Placement is subject to availability and may require travel. All Level II Fieldwork must be completed within 18 months following program academic coursework.
Options for Dual Degrees: A study plan is possible for those students who wish to graduate with both an Occupational Therapy Assistant and a Physical Therapist Assistant Degree or others such as Human Services, Early Intervention/Family Support Assistant.
Program Accreditation:
Fully accredited since 1973 by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education(ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, PO Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. AOTA telephone number: (301) 652-AOTA. Graduates of the program will be able to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). Most states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based upon the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination.
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