Physical Function in Occupational Therapy

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OTHA 2331

Physical function to promote occupational performance.  Includes frames of reference, evaluative tools, intervention strategies, and consumer education.  (WECM 51.0803)
 

Professional Behavior

Professional conduct and communication are considered to be essential skills in the healthcare professions and are required in the classroom, as well as, in any online course environment.  Students are expected to be polite and respectful, whether talking face-to-face, e-mailing, chatting, or posting online.  Behavior that is disruptive (i.e., excessive talking, rudeness to others, distracting behaviors such as leaving and re-entering class, cell phones ringing, etc.) will not be tolerated.  Cell phones must be placed on silence during classes

Course Learning Objectives

Prioritize frames of reference to promote physical function; administer occupational therapy assessment procedures for physical function; implement intervention strategies; and assess client factors that influence occupational performance.  (WECM 51.0803)

Objectives

After completing this course, the student must be able to:

  1. Prioritize frames of reference to promote physical function.  (ACOTE B.2.1., B.2.7., B.2.11.)
  2. Administer occupational therapy assessment procedures for physical function.  (ACOTE B.4.5.)
  3. Implement intervention strategies.  (ACOTE B.4.5.)
  4. Assess client factors that influence occupational performance.

 

Tasks

After completing this course, the student must be able to:

  1. Prioritize frames of reference to promote physical function.  (SCANS )
  1. Identify the Occupational Therapy Frames of Reference and how they apply to each patient population or diagnosis:  a) biomechanical; b) rehabilitation;

c) sensorimotor.

  1. Administer occupational therapy assessment procedures for physical function.  (SCANS )
  1. Describe the assessment process of Referral/Screening/Evaluation/

Treatment implementation or intervention and Reevaluation/Discharge planning, as it pertains to the Occupational Therapy Assistant role delineation and reimbursement.

  1. Implement intervention strategies.  (SCANS )
  1. Describe the process of treatment goals and time frame selection based on client evaluation and diagnosis.
  2. Identify and implement treatment methods, provide therapeutic use of occupations, exercises and activities, purposeful activities, and preparatory methods.
  3. Describe the Re-evaluate process or Revision of the plan as needed and when to refer clients for additional exams.
  1. Assess client factors that influence occupational performance.  (SCANS )
  1. Correlate the goals with client needs and capabilities.
  2. Analyze if the treatment interventions are appropriate for fulfilling treatment plan.
  3. Determine if the treatment objectives are realistic and are consistent with the client’s goals and interests.
Required Textbooks

Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant, 3rd ed., Mary Early, ISBN:  978-0-323-05909-1

Required Materials

Laptop computer or other materials for note taking; access to a computer and printer for completing assignments; email availability for completing course assignments and general course communication.  Computers are available for students to use for educational purposes in the Academic Support Center in the Education Center at Mineral Wells.

Evaluation Standards

Assignments

All assignments are due at the beginning of the class period unless otherwise stated and are expected to be original, independent work.  Each assignment should be neat and legible, with correct spelling and grammar.  Acceptance of late assignments due to an absence, are at the discretion of the instructor.  

Make-Up Work/Exams

Make-up work/exams will be required for absences in order to ensure that students acquire information and skills presented during their absence. Students will be responsible for contacting their instructor(s) about missed assignments and/or exams. All assignments and/or exams are due upon the student’s return to class.  Make-up work, however, is at the discretion of the instructor.

Grade Compilation

Quizzes                   20%

Midterm Exam         25%

Final Exam              25%

Assignments           20%

Participation*           10%

                                      

                     Total 100%

*Participation includes:

  • Punctual attendance
  • Active communication
  • Class and lab engagement
  • Professional behavior during all class and lab time
  • Preparedness for class

Grading Scale

A             90-100%

B               80-89%

C               75-79%

F    Less than 75%

Absences
  1. Attendance is essential for the attainment of course objectives. Students are allowed no more than three absences per course, per semester.  Students exceeding the three absences will be dropped from the course(s) and will not be allowed to continue in fieldwork courses. Fieldwork failures/withdrawals are addressed in the Fieldwork Handbook. Students will be allowed to continue in the remaining didactic courses, but will not be able to continue on to the next semester.
  2. Late arrivals and early departures are not allowed in class, lab, or fieldwork. This behavior can cause students to be unsuccessful in the program and could lead to dismissal from the program.
  3. If a student is dropped from the program for absences or for academic reasons, he/she may reapply the following year.  (See Returning Students section in the OTA Student Handbook.)
Instructional Methods

Lectures; laboratory activities; reading assignments; individual and/or group projects, structured activities, and assignments; group discussion; audio-visual materials; and/or computer-based activities.

Disabilities

ADA Statement:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.

Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.
Hope Statement
Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).
SCANS

The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) identified Foundation Skills in the areas of Basic Skills, Thinking Skills, and Personal Qualities, and Workplace Competencies in the areas of Resources, Information, Interpersonal, Systems, and Technology.  This course is part of a program in which each of these Skills and Competencies are integrated.  The specific SCANS Competencies that are recognized throughout this course are noted in the Tasks section of this syllabus; and the Scans Competencies chart is the last page of this syllabus.