OTA-103 - Occupational Therapy Assistant 3

3 credits

Emphasis in this course is on the psychosocial aspects of occupational performance and the role of the COTA in the therapeutic process. The student will acquire the knowledge and practical skills necessary to participate in occupational therapy treatment of patients with psychosocial dysfunction. The student will be educated in the principles of mental health and will have opportunities to observe these skills in area facilities. In the lab the students will apply various frames of reference that inform practice. This is a web-assisted course; all class meetings are held on-site, supplemental materials are available on Blackboard.

Prerequisite(s): OTA-102 OTA 102L PSY-210

Corequisite(s): OTA-103L

Course previously known as: OCCP-300