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NUCM 1100 - Patient Care in Imaging

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the educational plan of the nuclear medicine technology program in terms of course sequence, schedules, the integration of academic education with clinical education and competency based instruction.
2. Explain the scope of practice for the nuclear medicine technology profession.
3. Identify major duties/responsibilities of a nuclear medicine technologist.
4. Discuss career advancements and opportunities for the nuclear medicine technologist.
5. Describe ethical and legal practice and identify the ethical and legal responsibilities of the imager relative to health care delivery.
6. Demonstrate an awareness of the patient as an individual who has emotional as well as physical needs that may be met by establishing a therapeutic relationship.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the need to accept personal responsibility for controlling the spread of microorganisms in the radiology department.
8. Be able to explain the purposes of the medical chart, the purposes of consent forms, and the care of patients’ belongings.
9. Under simulated conditions, be able to move and transfer patients in a manner that is safe for the patient and for herself/himself.
10. Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation for basic fire, electrical, general safety and radiation protection concepts and practice. 
11. Demonstrate knowledge of radiology department organization, administration, personnel and function.
12. Be familiar with the routine imaging examinations and treatments performed in the imaging fields.
13. Learn to use isolation technique, so that when working with a patient who has a contagious disease he may control its spread.
14. Understand comparisons of diverse populations based on their value system, cultural and ethnic influences, communication styles, socioeconomic influences, health risk’s and life stages.

NUCM 1107 - Introduction to the Clinical Experience

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the clinical guidelines of the Allied Health Division and the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the online student tracking system, Trajecsys.
3. Identify major duties/responsibilities of a nuclear medicine technologist in the clinical setting.
4. Describe ethical and legal practice and identify the ethical and legal responsibilities of the imager relative to health care delivery.
5. Demonstrate an awareness of the patient as an individual who has emotional as well as physical needs that may be met by establishing a therapeutic relationship.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of the need to accept personal responsibility for controlling the spread of microorganisms in the radiology department.
7. Be able to explain the purposes of the medical chart, the purposes of consent forms, and the care of patients’ belongings.
8. Under supervised conditions, be able to move and transfer patients in a manner that is safe for the patient and for herself/himself.
9. Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation for Joint Commission and ACR guidelines.
10. Demonstrate knowledge of radiology department organization, administration, personnel and function.
11. Be familiar with the routine imaging examinations and treatments performed in the imaging fields.
12. Learn to use isolation technique, so that when working with a patient who has a contagious disease he may control its spread.

NUCM 2104 - Writing Research in Nuclear Medicine

1. Display communication competence by using reading, writing, and listening skills to acquire, synthesize summarize, develop, and convey ideas and information.  
2. Conduct oneself in a manner which is consistent with accepted practice of medical professionals.
3. Support safe and appropriate care by determining the appropriate radiopharmaceutical, administration route, dosage and handling of radioactive materials, as related to his/her research.
4. Support maximization of exam quality.
5. Perform scientific research on procedures, pathologies, patient preparation, and / or contraindications or other matters as related to radiopharmaceuticals/pharmaceuticals.
6. Evaluate relationships between pathologies and clinical procedures.
7. Critically evaluate the end-product of clinical studies for quality in acquisition technique, processing and presentation.

NUCM 2114 - Presenting Research in Nuclear Medicine

1. Display communication competence by speaking and listening to acquire, synthesize summarize, develop, and convey ideas and information.  
2. Conduct oneself in a manner which is consistent with accepted practice of medical professionals.
3. Support safe and appropriate care by presenting the precautionary radiation safety concerns, as related to his/her research.
4. Present methods for maximizing exam quality.
5. Present scientific research on procedures, pathologies, patient preparation, and / or contraindications or other matters as related to radiopharmaceuticals/pharmaceuticals.
6. Present relationships between pathologies and clinical procedures.
7. Present clinical studies, after evaluation for quality in acquisition technique, processing and presentation.

NUCM 2200 - Introduction to Molecular Imaging

1. Define basic terminology associated with nuclear medicine technology.  This competency provides the foundation for understanding and communicating fundamental aspects of patient care, radiation safety, radiation detection, regulatory compliance and clinical procedures.
2. Maximize patient care by conducting themselves in a manner that is consistent with the expectations of the college, the values of the clinic facility, and the ethical aspects of the healthcare profession.
3. Communicate effectively with patients and other health care workers.  
4. Conduct oneself in a manner which is consistent with accepted practice of medical professionals.
5. Correlate and analyze measurements from radiation detection devices in order to maximize radiation safety.
6. Apply the basic concepts of radiation safety to maximize patient and workplace safety in a manner consistent with the principles of ALARA.  
7. Perform clinic operations in a manner consistent with regulatory agency compliance.
8. Understand the basics of the other imaging modalities, cross sectional anatomy, and the importance of other imaging modalities role in patient care and prognosis.

NUCM 2205 - Clinical Procedures I

1. Display communication competence by using reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to acquire, synthesize summarize, develop, and convey ideas and information.  
2. Render safe and appropriate care by determining the appropriate radiopharmaceutical, administration route, dosage and handling of radioactive materials.
3. Maximize exam quality.
4. Follow proper procedures when incongruence’s exist between the requested procedure, stated pathology, patient preparation, and / or contraindications for clinical procedures.
5. Evaluate relationships between pathologies under consideration and clinical procedures requested.
6. Critically evaluate the end-product of clinical procedures for quality in acquisition technique, processing and presentation.

NUCM 2208 - Radiopharmacology

 

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

1. Maximize patient, staff and workplace safety through proper preparation, handling, and calculations of radiopharmaceuticals.
2. Choose and operate the appropriate radiation detection equipment for the purposes of radiation safety, dose management and analysis.
3. Perform and analyze quality control procedures to determine radiochemical, radionuclide, and radiopharmaceutical purity and safety.
4. Test for, minimize, and recognize the effects of chemical toxicology in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals.
5. Recognize the importance of, and specific requirements for, regulatory compliance in the management of the radiopharmacy.
6. Understand radiopharmaceutical localization and distribution mechanism in target and non-target organs.

NUCM 2215 - Clinical Procedures II

1. Display competence by using reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to acquire, synthesize summarize, develop, and convey ideas and information.  
2. Become familiar with the establishment of a nuclear medicine department and the activities involved prior to performing procedures on patients. 
3. Demonstrate the ability to assimilate basic management theory into problem solving ability and display their own professional work ethic.  
4. Render safe and appropriate care by determining the appropriate radiopharmaceutical, administration route, dosage and handling of radioactive materials.  
5. Maximize exam quality.  
6. Follow proper procedures when incongruence’s exist between the requested procedure, stated pathology, patient preparation, and / or contraindications for clinical procedures or radionuclide therapy.
7. Evaluate relationships between pathologies under consideration and clinical procedures requested.
8. Critically evaluate the end-product of clinical procedures for quality in acquisition technique, processing and presentation.

NUCM 2301 - Physics and Instrumentation

1. Understand the different theories of operation and usage for gas detectors, scintillation detectors and personal monitoring devices.
2. Describe and demonstrate appropriate use of gas filled detector systems.
3. Apply their understanding of radioactive decay and units of activity as well as count statistics, contrast, resolution, and photon energy to maximize exam quality using an Anger type scintillation detector and computer, when given certain parameters.
4. Develop an annual quality control program for a typical nuclear medicine lab.
5. Apply their understanding of component architecture, purpose, and statistical analysis to analyze and trouble shoot quality control results.
6. Critically evaluate the end product of clinical procedures for quality in acquisition technique, processing and presentation.

NUCM 2312 - Advanced Instrumentation and Radiation Biology

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the gamma camera imaging system.
2. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of nuclear medicine statistics.
3. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Computers and their role in nuclear medicine.
4. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT).
5. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of quality control procedures used on imaging and non-imaging equipment.
6. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the biological effects of radiation.
7. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of radiation dosimetry.

NUCM 2325 - Clinical Procedures III

1. Assimilate all information covered to review for national registries.
2. Render safe and appropriate care by determining the appropriate radiopharmaceutical, administration route, dosage and handling of radioactive materials.
3. Maximize exam quality.
4. Follow proper procedures when incongruence’s exist between the requested procedure, stated pathology, patient preparation, and / or contraindications for clinical procedures.
5. Evaluate relationships between pathologies under consideration and clinical procedures requested.
6. Critically evaluate the end-product of clinical procedures for quality in acquisition technique, processing and presentation.

NUCM 2335 - CT for Nuclear Medicine Technologists

1. Provide basic patient care and comfort and anticipate/adapt patient needs based on physical/social/psychological assessment.
2. Conduct oneself in a manner which is consistent with accepted practice of medical professionals.
3. Discuss biological effects of radiation and adhere to radiation protection guidelines.
4. Identify methods to support maximization of exam quality based on protocols, acquisition method, parameter selection, reconstruction methods, demonstration of normal anatomy, and/or pathology or trauma.
5. Explain quality control for stand-alone CT Scanners and scanners that utilize CT only for attenuation correction, stating the benefits of a QC program selection of technique for QC measurements and tests performed in a QC program.
6. Evaluate the use of contrast agents with respect to indications, contraindications, dose calculations, administration route, and the way the image and pathology is affected for the specified anatomy.
7. Evaluate relationships between anatomy, pathologies and clinical procedures.
8. Critique the procedures which utilize computed tomography relative to their value in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, e.g. radiation treatment planning, positron emission tomography and nuclear medicine.

NUCM 2607 - Practicum in Nuclear Medicine I

1. Provide patient care.
2. Prepare the patient for an examination 
3. Perform administrative procedures
4. Under supervision of an authorized user or radiation safety officer, maintains compliance with local, state and federal regulations in radiation safety practices.
5. Follow appropriate protection procedures thereby limiting the radiation exposure of the patient, public, fellow workers, and self to as low a level as reasonably achievable (ALARA).
6. Perform radiation surveys.
7. Perform decontamination procedures.
8. Dispose of radioactive waste and maintains appropriate records according to license conditions.
9. Participate in a hospital’s in-service education program to instruct other personnel regarding radiation and principles of radiation protection.
10. Evaluate the performance of scintillation cameras.
11. Evaluate the performance of a PET or PET/CT scanner.
12. Evaluate the performance of NaI (Tl) scintillation probes and well counters.
13. Operate survey meters.
14. Evaluate the operation of a dose calibrator.
15. Operate and maintains film processors.
16. Initiate purchases of radiopharmaceutical products and adjunct supplies.
17. Prepare and verify the quality of radiopharmaceuticals under the direction of an authorized user.
18. Be responsible for the identification and labeling of all radiopharmaceutical preparations.
19. Prepare individual dosages under the direction of an authorized user.
20. Perform imaging procedures.
21. Perform non-imaging in-vivo studies.

NUCM 2617 - Practicum in Nuclear Medicine II

1. Provide patient care.
2. Prepare the patient for an examination 
3. Perform administrative procedures
4. Under supervision of an authorized user or radiation safety officer, maintains compliance with local, state and federal regulations in radiation safety practices.
5. Follow appropriate protection procedures thereby limiting the radiation exposure of the patient, public, fellow workers, and self to as low a level as reasonably achievable (ALARA).
6. Perform radiation surveys.
7. Perform decontamination procedures.
8. Dispose of radioactive waste and maintains appropriate records according to license conditions.
9. Participate in a hospital’s in-service education program to instruct other personnel regarding radiation and principles of radiation protection.
10. Evaluate the performance of scintillation cameras.
11. Evaluate the performance of a PET or PET/CT scanner.
12. Evaluate the performance of NaI (Tl) scintillation probes and well counters.
13. Operate survey meters.
14. Evaluate the operation of a dose calibrator.
15. Operate and maintains film processors.
16. Initiate purchases of radiopharmaceutical products and adjunct supplies.
17. Prepare and verify the quality of radiopharmaceuticals under the direction of an authorized user.
18. Be responsible for the identification and labeling of all radiopharmaceutical preparations.
19. Prepare individual dosages under the direction of an authorized user.
20. Perform imaging procedures.
21. Perform non-imaging in-vivo studies.

NUCM 2627 - Practicum in Nuclear Medicine III

1. Provide patient care.
2. Prepare the patient for an examination 
3. Perform administrative procedures
4. Under supervision of an authorized user or radiation safety officer, maintains compliance with local, state and federal regulations in radiation safety practices.
5. Follow appropriate protection procedures thereby limiting the radiation exposure of the patient, public, fellow workers, and self to as low a level as reasonably achievable (ALARA).
6. Perform radiation surveys.
7. Perform decontamination procedures.
8. Dispose of radioactive waste and maintains appropriate records according to license conditions.
9. Participate in a hospital’s in-service education program to instruct other personnel regarding radiation and principles of radiation protection.
10. Evaluate the performance of scintillation cameras.
11. Evaluate the performance of a PET or PET/CT scanner.
12. Evaluate the performance of NaI (Tl) scintillation probes and well counters.
13. Operate survey meters.
14. Evaluate the operation of a dose calibrator.
15. Operate and maintains film processors.
16. Initiate purchases of radiopharmaceutical products and adjunct supplies.
17. Prepare and verify the quality of radiopharmaceuticals under the direction of an authorized user.
18. Be responsible for the identification and labeling of all radiopharmaceutical preparations.
19. Prepare individual dosages under the direction of an authorized user.
20. Perform imaging procedures.
21. Perform non-imaging in-vivo studies.
22. Perform therapeutic nuclear medicine under the supervision of a technologist and/or physician.

CNA 0001 - Worker Characteristic

• Attendance
• Character
• Teamwork
• Appearance
• Attitude
• Productivity
• Organizational Skills 
• Communication
• Cooperation
• Respect

CNA 1010 - Intro to Health Care

1. Discuss the Healthcare Environment
   1. Describe types of healthcare facilities 
   2. Describe client levels of care 
   3. List reasons for changes in healthcare delivery
   4. Discuss the multi-skilled worker 
2. Identify the roles of the health team and the nursing team 
   1. Discuss licensure and certificate levels 
   2. Discuss the role of the multi-skilled worker
   3. Discuss the role of the PCA/assistive personnel 
   4. Discuss the nursing proce Recognizing abnormal changes in body functi
      1. Recognizing the importance of reporting such changes to a superviso
      2. Discuss practices for para professional healthcare employment 
3. Discuss agencies that employ multi-skilled workers 
   1. List marketing strategies 
   2. List ways to look for a job
   3. Prepare a resume and cover letter 
   4. Discuss the interview process 
   5. Discuss personal hygiene 
   6. Discuss professional conduct 
   7. Discuss work ethic 
4. Discuss Client Rights and Legal Issues 
   1. List ways to provide privacy and maintain confidentiality 
   2. Discuss promoting client right to make personal choices to accommodate their needs.
   3. Discuss resolving grievances and disputes 
   4. Discuss providing assistance in getting to and participating in client/family groups and other activities.
   5. List ways to maintain care and security of client’s personal possessions.
   6. Discuss promotion of the client’s right to be free from abuse mistreatment, neglect, and the need to report instances to appropriate staff
   7. Identify professional standards regarding restraint usage
   8. Define abuse, neglect, and malpractice 
   9. Define assault and battery
   10. Recognize, understand, be able to prevent and report pt./ resident abuse.
5. Discuss communication and interpersonal skills 

a.    Describe rules for effective communication with the healthcare team and client
b.    Discuss communication with sensory impaired clients 
c.    Discuss ways to communicate with cognitively impaired resident
 

CNA 1020 - Human Body Health and Disease

1. Discuss mental health, social service, and holistic client needs
   1. List Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
   2. List developmental tasks associated with the aging process
   3. Discuss modification of assistant behavior in response to client behavior 
   4. Discuss responding to client behavior 
   5. Discuss allowing client’s to make personal choices, providing and reinforcing behavior consistent with the client’s dignity
   6. Discuss the client’s family as a source of emotional support 
   7. Discuss cultural diversity 
   8. Discuss human sexuality 
2. Discuss caring for client’s when death is imminent 
   1. List stages of dying
   2. List signs of dying 
   3. Define hospice 
   4. Discuss postmortem care 
   5. Discuss the needs of terminal clients and family 
3. Discuss mental health problems including but not limited to anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, psychotic disorders, affective disorders, organic/inorganic disorders.
   1. Define panic disorder, phobic disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
   2. Define schizophrenia 
   3. Define bipolar disorder 
   4. Define and discuss depression 
   5. Define and discuss dementia
   6. Define and discuss delirium 
   7. Discuss common defense mechanisms 
   8. Discuss care of the cognitively impaired including techniques for addressing the needs and behaviors of individuals with dementia (AD and others).
   9. Discuss understanding the behavior of the cognitively impaired client 
   10. Identify appropriate responses to the behavioral or cognitive impaired residents and methods to reduce effects of cognitive impairments 

CNA 1030 - Safety

1. Identify common accidents in facilities and ways to prevent them
2. Explain the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
3. Describe safety guidelines for sharps and biohazard containers
4. Explain the principles of body mechanics and apply them to daily activities
5. Define two types of restraints and discuss problems associated with restraints
6. Discuss restraint alternatives
7. Identify what must be done if a restraint is ordered
8. List safety guidelines for oxygen use
9. Identify safety guidelines for intravenous (IV) lines
10. Discuss fire safety and explain the RACE and PASS acronyms
11. List general safety steps for working in a healthcare facility
12. Define important words in this chapter
13. Demonstrate how to respond to medical emergencies
14. Demonstrate knowledge of first aid procedures
15. Explain the nursing assistant’s role on a code team
16. Describe guidelines for responding to disasters

CNA 1040 - Patient and Resident Care

1. Personal Care
   1. Explain personal care of residents
   2. Describe different types of baths and list observations to make about the skin during
   3. bathing
   4. Explain safety guidelines for bathing
   5. List the order in which body parts are washed during bathing
   6. Explain how to assist with bathing
   7. Describe how to perform a back rub
   8. Explain guidelines for performing oral care
   9. Define dentures and explain care guidelines
   10. Discuss guidelines for performing oral care for an unconscious resident
   11. Explain how to assist with grooming
2. Vital Signs
   1. Discuss the relationship of vital signs to health and well-being
   2. Identify factors that affect body temperature
   3. List guidelines for measuring body temperature
   4. Explain pulse and respirations
   5. List guidelines for counting pulse and respirations
   6. Identify factors that affect blood pressure
   7. List guidelines for measuring blood pressure
   8. Describe guidelines for pain management
3. Nutrition and Fluid Balance
   1. Describe common nutritional problems of the elderly and the chronically ill
   2. Describe cultural factors that influence food preferences
   3. Identify six basic nutrients
   4. Explain the USDA’s MyPlate
   5. Explain the role of the dietary department
   6. Explain the importance of following diet orders and identify special diets
   7. Explain thickened liquids and identify three basic thickening consistencies
   8. List ways to identify and prevent unintended weight loss
   9. Describe how to make dining enjoyable for residents
   10. Describe how to serve meal trays and assist with eating
   11. Describe how to assist residents with special needs
   12. Discuss dysphagia and list guidelines for preventing aspiration
   13. Describe intake and output (I&O)
   14. List ways to identify and prevent dehydration
   15. List signs and symptoms of fluid overload and describe conditions that may require fluid restrictions

CNA 1050 - Special Care Patients

1. Rehabilitation and Restorative Care
   1. Discuss rehabilitation and restorative care
   2. Describe the importance of promoting independence
   3. Explain the complications of immobility and describe how exercise helps maintain health
   4. Describe canes, walkers, and crutches
   5. Discuss other assistive devices and orthotics
   6. Discuss range of motion exercises
2. Subacute Care
   1. Discuss the types of residents who are in a subacute setting
   2. List care guidelines for pulse oximetry
   3. Describe telemetry and list care guidelines
   4. Explain artificial airways and list care guidelines
   5. Discuss care for a resident with a tracheostomy
   6. Describe mechanical ventilation and explain care guidelines
   7. Describe suctioning and list signs of respiratory distress
   8. Describe chest tubes and explain related care
   9. Describe alternative feeding methods and related care
   10. Discuss care guidelines for dialysis
3. End-of-Life Care
   1. Describe palliative care
   2. Discuss hospice care
   3. Discuss the grief process and related terms
   4. Explain legal rights for a resident who is dying
   5. Explain how to care for a resident who is dying
   6. Discuss factors that influence feelings about death and list ways to meet residents’
   7. individual needs
   8. Identify common signs of approaching death
   9. List changes that may occur in the human body after death
   10. Describe ways to help family and friends deal with a resident’s death
   11. Describe ways to help staff members cope with a resident’s death
   12. Describe postmortem care 

CNA 1060 - Long Term Care Clinical

CLINICAL COMPTENCIES:   The student shall maintain a procedure/skills checklist. Under the supervision of the clinical instructor, the student shall have satisfactorily demonstrated the following skills:

1. Measuring/recording vital signs
2. Determining/recording height and weight 
3. Transferring, position, and turning clients
4. Performing Range of motion exercises 
5. Obtaining accurate intake and output
6. Bathing/skin care
7. Mouth care
8. Dressing
9. Toileting
10. Assist with eating and hydration
11. Proper feeding techniques
12. Peri care
13. Catheter care
14. Bed making
15. Nail care
16. Hair care
17. Back rub
18. Hand washing
19. Removal of foreign body airway obstruction
20. Assist with ambulating per cane, walker, and crutches
21. Don gown, gloves, and mask 
22. Prepare an enema  

OPHT 1205 - Introduction to Ophthalmic Technology

• Upon completion of this course, students should be able to describe and distinguish the professions of ophthalmology, optometry, and ophthalmic technology and thoroughly understand the scope of practice of each.
• Upon completion of this course, students should be able to apply their knowledge of HIPAA policies to prevent patient confidentiality related errors in clinic.
• Upon completion of this course students should be able to apply their knowledge of general ethics and ophthalmic ethics when making decisions in a clinical setting.
• Upon completion of this course, students should be able to apply their knowledge about the most common reversible and irreversible causes of eye disease in the local and international community to help patients find resources to address their eye conditions according to their practice location.

OPHT 2202 - Ocular Anatomy and Physiology

• Upon completion of this course, students should be able to apply their knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology to correctly document ophthalmic findings in clinic.
• Upon completion of this course, students should be able to analyze the ocular anatomy involved in ophthalmic clinical cases to determine the testing that should be conducted on a patient, and whether the results of that testing are accurate.
• Upon completion of this course, students should be able to apply their knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology to understand the pathophysiology of the diseases that affect the various parts of the eye and surrounding anatomy.

OPHT 2221 - Basic Ophthalmic Pharmacology

OPHT 2350 - Ophthalmic Procedures I  

OPHT 2312 - Ophthalmic Optics  

OPHT 2223 - Introduction to Ocular Disease  

OPHT 2310 - Clinical Applications I  

Course Description:
This course will acquaint the student with ocular pharmacology including diagnostic agents, therapeutic agents, antibiotics, topical anesthetics, antivirals, antihistamines/anti-allergic agents, and many of the systemic medications with which they will come into contact. Indications for these agents and their common side effects will be discussed. A review of the autonomic nervous system as it relates to medications and their actions will be presented.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will be able to use and apply their knowledge of all categories of ocular pharmaceuticals in a clinical setting.
• Student will demonstrate understanding of the parts of a prescription and the associated abbreviations by effectively communicating the use of prescribed medications with patients in the clinic.
• Students will demonstrate knowledge of all ophthalmic diagnostic medications by choosing the appropriate diagnostic medication when performing tests in the clinical setting.
• Students will be able to apply their understanding of minor and life threatening side effects related to ocular and systemic medications to successfully aid a patient experiencing a medication related adverse reaction when appropriate in a clinical setting

OPHT 2223 - Introduction to Ocular Disease

• Upon completion of this course, students should be able to determine differential diagnoses in clinic based on a patient’s signs, symptoms, medical, and ocular history.
• Upon completion of this course students should be able to use and apply their knowledge of ocular diseases to accurately triage a patient over the phone and determine the timing at which they should be scheduled in the clinic.
• Upon completion of this course, students should be able to determine the ocular anatomy that corresponds with various ophthalmic diseases in order to perform the proper testing on a patient in clinic.

OPHT 2230 - Clinical Applications III

OPHT 2351 - Ophthalmic Procedures II  

OPHT 2221 - Basic Ophthalmic Pharmacology  

OPHT 2327 - Retinoscopy/Refractometry  

OPHT 2320 - Clinical Applications II  

 

Course Description:
This course includes supervised practice of clinical skills learned during the summer semester.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Upon completion of this course, students should be able to transfer the knowledge and skills learned in didactic and lab courses during the current and previous semesters to patients in the clinical setting.
• Upon completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency of skills learned in the current and previous semesters to accurately examine a patient in a clinical setting.
• Upon completion of this course, students should be able to consistently demonstrate reliability, self-discipline, cooperativeness, critical thinking, and professionalism in the clinical setting.

OPHT 2310 - Clinical Applications I

• Upon completion of this course, students should be able to transfer the knowledge and skills learned in didactic and lab courses during the semester to patients in the clinical setting.
• Upon completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency of skills learned in the current and previous semesters to accurately examine a patient in a clinical setting.
• Upon completion of this course, students should be able to consistently demonstrate reliability, self-discipline, cooperativeness, critical thinking, and professionalism in the clinical setting.

OPHT 2312 - Ophthalmic Optics

• Upon completion of this course, students should be able to apply their knowledge of optics concepts to solve problems in other ophthalmic courses.
• Upon completion of this course, students should be able to utilize their knowledge of optics concepts to effectively communicate refractive error findings and treatments with a patient in clinic.
• Upon completion of this course, students should be able to identify the appropriate optics formula to solve optics related problems when encountered in clinic.
• Upon completion of this course, students should be able to utilize and apply their knowledge of spherical lenses, spherocylindrical lenses, and prisms to accurately correct various refractive errors and motility issues for patients in the clinical setting.

OPHT 2320 - Clinical Applications II

OPHT 2350 - Ophthalmic Procedures I  

OPHT 2312 - Ophthalmic Optics  

OPHT 2223 - Introduction to Ocular Disease  

OPHT 2310 - Clinical Applications I  

Course Description:
This course includes supervised practice of clinical skills learned during the spring semester.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Upon completion of this course, students should be able to transfer the knowledge and skills learned in didactic and lab courses during the current and previous semesters to patients in the clinical setting.
• Upon completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency of skills learned in the current and previous semesters to accurately examine a patient in a clinical setting.
• Upon completion of this course, students should be able to consistently demonstrate reliability, self-discipline, cooperativeness, critical thinking, and professionalism in the clinical setting.

OPHT 2326 - Ocular Motility

OPHT 2350 - Ophthalmic Procedures I  

OPHT 2312 - Ophthalmic Optics  

OPHT 2223 - Introduction to Ocular Disease  

OPHT 2310 - Clinical Applications I  

Course Description:
This course will cover principles and techniques of ocular motility and exophthalmometry, which are presented with emphasis on skill development in these procedures.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply their knowledge of strabismus, amblyopia, and other ocular motility issues to determine the proper motility testing needed on a patient in clinic, accurately perform the needed testing, assess the outcome for possible causes, and determine the proper course of action based on the findings.
• Upon completion of this course, students will apply their knowledge of prisms and optical lenses to the correction of motility issues in clinic.

OPHT 2327 - Retinoscopy/Refractometry

OPHT 2350 - Ophthalmic Procedures I  

OPHT 2312 - Ophthalmic Optics  

OPHT 2223 - Introduction to Ocular Disease  

OPHT 2310 - Clinical Applications I  

Course Description:
This course will introduce students to the principles and techniques of retinoscopy and refractometry measurements with emphasis on skill development using various retinoscopes. Principles and techniques of spectacle fitting and adjustment and low vision concepts will also be included.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Upon completion of this course, students will be able to accurately determine a patient’s refractive error through the performance of retinoscopy and refractometry in the designated cylinder power and effectively communicate the findings to the patient.
• Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply their knowledge of optics, refractometry, spectacle principles, and low vision concepts to solve patient refractive problems in clinic.

OPHT 2350 - Ophthalmic Procedures I

• Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform the ophthalmic tests learned in this course and accurately record the results when appropriate on patients in the clinical setting.
• Upon completion of this course, students will be able to calibrate and maintain the equipment learned in the semester as needed in a clinical setting.
• Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform basic patient testing in clinic on patients who do not speak English or who have verbal or cognitive issues.

OPHT 2351 - Ophthalmic Procedures II

OPHT 2350 - Ophthalmic Procedures I  

OPHT 2312 - Ophthalmic Optics  

OPHT 2223 - Introduction to Ocular Disease  

OPHT 2310 - Clinical Applications I  

Course Description:
This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of surgical assisting, microbial controls, the safe handling of equipment and supplies, and the use of specialized equipment for ophthalmic photography, ultrasonography, and corneal topography.  Basic interpretations of fluorescein angiography and laser procedures are also included.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Upon completion of this course, students will be able to choose ophthalmic diagnostic tests based on specific patient findings and competently perform those tests on patients in the clinical setting.
• Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply their knowledge of surgical asepsis, identify various ophthalmic surgical instruments, and maintain the sterility of surgical instruments in order to assist the ophthalmologist with a variety of minor ophthalmic surgical procedures.
• Upon completion of this course, students will be able to calibrate and maintain the equipment learned in the semester as needed in a clinical setting.

OPHT 2352 - Ophthalmic Procedures III

OPHT 2351 - Ophthalmic Procedures II  

OPHT 2221 - Basic Ophthalmic Pharmacology  

OPHT 2327 - Retinoscopy/Refractometry  

OPHT 2320 - Clinical Applications II  

Course Description:
This course introduces the students to the fundamentals of contact lens measurement and fitting, as well as patient instruction and counseling. The course will also cover various other ophthalmic skills and procedures.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Upon completion of this course students will competently teach a patient how to insert, remove, and care for their contact lenses in a clinical setting.
• Upon completion of this course students will be able to conduct a contact lens history evaluation on a patient and examine the patient for appropriate contact lens fitting in clinic.
• Upon completion of this course students will be able to verify and measure various contact lenses when appropriate in clinic.

OPHT 2353 - Ophthalmic Procedures IV

OPHT 2351 - Ophthalmic Procedures II  

OPHT 2221 - Basic Ophthalmic Pharmacology  

OPHT 2327 - Retinoscopy/Refractometry  

OPHT 2320 - Clinical Applications II  

Course Description:
This course introduces the student to the principles and techniques of visual field measurement, causes of visual field loss, basic external ophthalmic exam and the documentation of all testing and exam results.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Upon completion of this course students should be able identify the appropriate visual field test needed in a clinical setting based on patient complaints, history, and examine, and perform the needed visual field test with accuracy.
• Upon completion of this course, students should be able conduct a slit lamp exam and accurately record the findings in the patient’s record.
• Upon completion of this course students should be able to apply their knowledge of photography and ocular anatomy to determine the appropriate slit lamp imaging technique needed to photograph ocular pathology in the clinic.
• Upon completion of this course, students should be able to assess a patient’s visual field to determine the reliability of the test in clinic.

OTA 2330 - OT Int. and Tx: Adults

1. Select and provide safe, client centered, interventions and procedures (including preparatory, purposeful, and occupation based) pertinent to the needs of the client. These include prevention, remediation, compensation, and other methods across the scope of physical, sensory, cognitive, and mental health practice.
2. Demonstrate therapeutic use of self, safety awareness and judgment, and use therapeutic adaptation with occupations pertinent to the needs of the client. Adapt the environment, tools, materials, and occupations to the needs of the client and their sociocultural context. Use safety precautions with the client during therapeutic intervention. Modify and grade intervention approaches to reflect the changing needs of clients.
3. Provide fabrication, application, fitting, and training in orthotic devices used to promote occupational performance.
4. Recognize the use of PAMs as a preparatory measure to improve occupational performance and articulate knowledge of safe and effective administration and precautions
5. Demonstrate an understanding and ability to effectively educate and train the client, caregiver, family, and significant others to facilitate skills in areas of occupation as well as prevention, health maintenance, health promotion, and safety.
6. Monitor, reassess, and communicate the effect of OT intervention, and determine in collaboration with the OT, client, family members, significant others, and other professionals the need for continued and/or modified intervention, referral, or discharge.

OTAP 1110 - OTA Program Orientation

1. Demonstrate beginning competencies in utilizing tools within and external to the online learning environment
2. Demonstrate understanding of the OTA curriculum design, program policies/procedures, pre-program fieldwork requirements, and expectations of students
3. Identify institutional and external resources to support program success

OTAP 1120 - Therapeutic Mediums Lab

1. Demonstrate task analysis in areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, activity demands, context(s) and environments, and client factors to implement the intervention plan.
2. Provide development, remediation, and compensation for physical, mental, cognitive, perceptual, neuromuscular, behavioral skills, and sensory functions (e.g., vision, tactile, auditory, gustatory, olfactory, pain, temperature, pressure, vestibular, proprioception).
3. Demonstrate therapeutic use of self, including one’s personality, insights, perceptions, and judgments, as part of the therapeutic process in both individual and group interaction.
4. Implement intervention strategies to remediate and/or compensate for cognitive deficits that affect occupational performance.
5. Collaborate and implement the teaching-learning process.

OTAP 1130 - Medical Terminology for OT

1. Demonstrate competence in basic computer use.
2. Analyze and define medical terms.
3. Identify and define the various word parts of medical terminology.
4. Recognize and define common medical symbols, abbreviations, diagnostic tests, and procedures.
5. Identify the main structures pertaining to the body and its systems that are important to understand as an Occupational Therapy Asst.

OTAP 1140 - Foundations of Research in Occupational Therapy

1. Locate and demonstrate understanding of professional literature, including the quality of the source of information, to make evidence-based practice decisions in collaboration with the occupational therapist. (ACOTE 2018 B.6.1.)
2. Explain how scholarly activities and literature contribute to the development of the profession. (ACOTE 2018 B.6.1.)
3. Understand the difference between quantitative and qualitative research studies (ACOTE 2018 B.6.2)
4. Identify and appreciate the varied roles of the OTA as a research assistant.
5. Demonstrate the skills to understand a scholarly report. (ACOTE 2018 B.6.3)
6. Articulate the importance of research, scholarly activities, and the continued development of a body of knowledge relevant to the profession of occupational therapy.
7. Understand the importance of evidence in professional practice and consistently seek to improve therapeutic skills through professional development activities.

OTAP 1190 - OTA Independent Study

At a minimum, objectives will include:

1. Student will demonstrate organized thinking for client and supervisor interaction, and effective clinical reasoning based upon presented case materials.
2. Student will demonstrate professional behaviors for effective clinical practice, which includes, but are not limited to time management, initiation, and identification of strengths and growth areas.

OTAP 1210 - Foundations of OT

1. Describe the meaning and dynamics of occupation and activity, including the interaction of areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, activity demands, context(s) and environments, and client factors
2. Articulate an understanding of the importance of the history and philosophical based of the profession/
3. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the AOTA Code of Ethics, AOTA Standards of Practice as a guide for professional interactions and in clinical treatment and employment settings.
4. Identify and appreciate the varied roles of the OTA as a practitioner, educator and research assistant.
5. Identify and explain the need for supervisory roles, responsibilities, and collaborative professional relationships between the OT and OTA.

OTAP 1220 - OT Doc. w/Level I A

1. Effectively interact through written, oral, and nonverbal communication with the client, family, significant others, colleagues, other health providers, and the public in a professionally acceptable manner.
2. Recommend to the occupational therapist the need for termination of occupational therapy services when stated outcomes have been achieved or it has been determined that they cannot be achieved. Assist with developing a summary of occupational therapy.
3. Document occupational therapy services to ensure accountability of service provisions and to meet standards for reimbursement of services. Documentation must effectively communicate the need and rationale for occupational therapy services and must be appropriate to the context in which the service is delivered.
4. Describe the ongoing professional responsibility for providing fieldwork education and the criteria for becoming a fieldwork educator.

OTAP 1240 - OT Doc. w/Level I B

1. Document occupational therapy services to ensure accountability of service provisions and to meet standards for reimbursement of services. Documentation must effectively communicate the need and rationale for occupational therapy services and must be appropriate to the context in which the service is delivered.
2. Articulate the ethical and practical considerations that potentially impact provision of health and wellness needs of those who are experiencing or are at-risk for social injustice, occupational deprivation, and disparity in the receipt of services
3. Articulate the importance of balancing areas of occupation with the achievement of health and wellness for the clients
4. Perform in a professional, responsible manner and exhibit appropriate attitudes. Exhibit appropriate initiative to become actively involved in patient and staff activities. Effectively interact through written, oral, and nonverbal communication with the client, family, significant others, colleagues, other health providers, and the public in a professionally acceptable manner.
5. Demonstrate skills of collaboration with occupational therapists and other professionals on therapeutic interventions.
6. Follow all safety precautions, plan ahead to remove safety concerns for the client and/or caregiver.

OTAP 1290 - OTA Independent Study

Learning objectives will vary according to the purpose of the independent study and the needs of the student.

At a minimum, objectives will include:

1. Student will demonstrate organized thinking for client and supervisor interaction, and effective clinical reasoning based upon presented case materials.
2. Student will demonstrate professional behaviors for effective clinical practice, which includes, but are not limited to time management, initiation, and identification of strengths and growth areas.

OTAP 1310 - Occupational Human Development

1. Define and discuss major concepts relating to human growth and development across the lifespan
2. Identify normal developmental milestones within occupational performance areas (ADL, IADL, education, work, play/leisure, rest/sleep, cognition, communication, and social/cultural participation) from conception to death and articulate the importance of balancing those areas of occupation for health and wellness.
3. Recognize areas of occupation, gather data, and perform task analysis while using sound judgment in regards to safety and others during observation of and interaction with developmental age groups across the lifespan.
4. Gather and effectively communicate data, observations, and thoughts regarding occupation, context, client factors, and performance skills to fellow students and the instructor, using grammatical and correctly spelled lists, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs in both written and verbal formats.

OTAP 1320 - Exploring Occupations

1. Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of the role of sociocultural, socioeconomic, and diversity factors and lifestyle choices in contemporary society
2. Describe the meaning and dynamics of occupation and activity, including the interaction of areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, activity demands, context(s) and environments, and client factors
3. Articulate the importance of balancing areas of occupation with achievement of health and wellness for the clients
4. Demonstrate task analysis in areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, activity demands, context(s) and environments, and client factors to implement the intervention plan
5. Use the teaching-learning process with the client, family, significant others, colleagues, other health providers, and the public.

OTAP 1340 - Human Movement For Occupation

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of the human body.
2. Accurately identify, classify, locate and palpate bony landmarks and joints of the human body.
3. Accurately identify, classify, locate and palpate muscles of the human body.
4. Be able to demonstrate general knowledge of joint and muscle actions and movement.
5. Demonstrate the ability to accurately gather data through assessments to include, but not limited to: range of motion evaluation, functional muscle testing, and observation.

OTAP 1350 - Group Process and Dynamics

1. Use sound judgment in regard to safety of self and others and adhere to safety regulations throughout the occupational therapy process as appropriate to the setting and scope of practice.
2. Express support for the quality of life, well-being, and occupation of the individual, group, or population to promote physical and mental health and prevention of injury and disease considering the context.
3. Implement group interventions based on principles of group development and group dynamics across the lifespan.
4. Demonstrate therapeutic use of self, including one’s personality, insights, perceptions, and judgments, as part of the therapeutic process in both individual and group interaction.
5. Understand and demonstrate knowledge of group process and dynamics through written tests, development of group protocols and through individually and co-leading a variety of groups in the community.
6. Understand and demonstrate knowledge of group leadership styles, group motivation and limit setting.

OTAP 1360 - Challenges to Mental Health

1. Develop knowledge and understanding of concepts of human behavior.
2. Develop an understanding of the effects of health and mental illness on an individual’s occupational performance within their unique contexts.
3. Develop knowledge and understanding of the physiological origins of mental health challenges. Be able to identify neurological differences that can impact occupational performance
4. Begin to understand and identify the basic features of models of practice and frames of reference that underlie the practice of occupational therapy
5. Understand the effects of health, disability, disease processes, and traumatic injury to the individual within the context of family and society. Develop an appreciation for an individual’s perception of the quality of life, well-being and occupation to promote health and prevent dysfunction
6. Articulate the importance of using statistics, tests and measurements for the purpose of delivering evidence-based practice. This includes demonstrating the ability to gather and share data for screening and evaluation, administer selected assessments utilizing necessary safety precautions.
7. Recognize and communicate the need to refer to specialists (both internal and external to the profession) for consultation and intervention.

OTAP 1370 - Challenges to Physical Health

1. Demonstrate an understanding of how challenges to physical health (including heritable diseases, genetic conditions, disability, trauma, and injury affect the structure and function of the human body and impact on the individual, family, and society
2. Demonstrate knowledge of global social issues and prevailing health and welfare needs of those with or at risk for physical challenges. Use logical thinking, critical analysis, problem solving, and creativity in planning for the achievement, maintenance, and promotion of health and wellness for those populations and their families
3. Articulate the importance of using statistics, tests, and measurements for the purpose of delivering evidence-based practice. Explore and describe selected assessments used to gather and share data for the purpose of screening and evaluation. Demonstrate appropriate procedures and protocols (including standardized formats) for selected assessments, and describe the use of occupation for the purpose of assessment.
4. Demonstrate how to assist with the development of occupation-based intervention plans and strategies in collaboration with client and others. Intervention plans reflect current OT practice, are based on available evidence and address the occupational profile, client factors, performance patterns, context, and performance skills of the client using preparatory, purposeful, and occupation based methods.
5. Explain the need for and use of compensatory strategies when desired life tasks cannot be performed. Select and plan for provision of safe, client-centered, interventions and procedures (including preparatory, purposeful, and occupation based) pertinent to the needs of the client. These include prevention, remediation, compensation, and other methods across the scope of physical, sensory, cognitive, and mental health practice
6. Demonstrate an understanding and ability to effectively educate and train the client, caregiver, family, and significant others to facilitate skills in areas of occupation as well as prevention, health maintenance, health promotion, and safety.

OTAP 1380 - AT and Environments

1. Be able to utilize the knowledge of task analysis to think logically and apply critical analysis to adapt, alter or create environments for the OT client. Emphasis is placed on home, work, school and community environmental adaptations. Demonstrate the ability to adapt the environment, tools and materials necessary for an OT client to engage and participate in Occupations while utilizing proper safety precautions
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the use of technology to support performance, participation, health and well-being. 
3. Articulate principles of and demonstrate strategies with assistive technologies and devices (e.g., electronic aids to daily living, seating and positioning systems) used to enhance occupational performance and foster participation and well-being. 
4. Participate in training in techniques to enhance community mobility, including public transportation, community access and issues related to driver education.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the continuum of Assistive Technology, from low tech to high tech, and the appropriate application of a variety of tech resources.
6. Be able to utilize professional literature and informational resources on Assistive Technology and Environmental Adaptations to assist in enhancing personal, professional abilities and develop competence in the use of technology in OT.

OTAP 1390 - OTA Independent Study

Learning objectives will vary according to the purpose of the independent study and the needs of the student.

At a minimum, objectives will include:

1. Student will demonstrate organized thinking for client and supervisor interaction, and effective clinical reasoning based upon presented case materials.
2. Student will demonstrate professional behaviors for effective clinical practice, which includes, but are not limited to time management, initiation, and identification of strengths and growth areas.

OTAP 1510 - Neuro Theory and Tx

1. Understand the effects of neurological deficits on the occupational performance of individuals
2. Identify appropriate interventions to remediate or compensate for neurological impairments, maximize occupational performance, and address safety considerations for persons with neurological conditions
3. Accurately administer and document findings of selected assessment and screening tools for sensory, motor, cognitive, perceptual, and balance functions
4. Effectively use the teaching/learning process to provide skilled instruction
5. Demonstrate ability to locate and cite evidence for effectiveness of OT intervention

OTAP 1520 - Theory and Tx: Psych

1. Describe basic features of theories that underlie the role of occupational therapy in mental health practice
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts of human behavior as related to occupational performance
3. Articulate the importance of balancing areas of occupation with the achievement of health and wellness for therapists and service recipients
4. Appreciate individual perceptions of quality of life, well-being
5. Plan and implement effective group interventions based on principles of group dynamics

OTAP 2110 - Level I C

1. Document occupational therapy services to ensure accountability of service provision and to meet standards for reimbursement of services. Documentation must effectively communicate the need and rationale for occupational therapy services and must be appropriate to the context in which the service is delivered.
2. Effectively locate and understand information including the quality of the source of information.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the AOTA Code of Ethics, Core Values and Ethics Standards and AOTA Standards of Practice and use them as a guide for ethical decision making in professional interactions, client interventions, and employment settings.

OTAP 2210 - OT Int. and Tx: Peds

1. Understand the effects of heritable diseases, genetic conditions, disability, trauma, and injury to the physical and mental health and occupational performance of the pediatric individual and demonstrate task analysis in order to implement the intervention plan
2. Describe basic features of theories, models of practice, and frames of reference used with Pediatric models of health care, education, community, and social systems as they are used in occupational therapy.
3. Gather and share data for the purpose of screening and evaluation, monitoring, and reassessment though administration of selected assessments and observation to recommend to the occupational therapist the need for continued modification, or termination of OT services.
4. Assist with the development of preparatory and occupation based activities and intervention plans/strategies. Select and provide direct occupational therapy interventions and procedures to enhance safety, health, wellness, and occupational performance.
5. In collaboration with the occupational therapist, explain, and provide development, remediation, and compensation, for physical mental, cognitive, perceptual, neuromuscular, behavioral skills, and sensory functions while training others in techniques and precautions. Adapt, grade, and modify the environment, tools, materials, occupations, and intervention approaches to reflect the changing needs of the pediatric individual.
6. Enable feeding and eating performance and train others in precautions, techniques, and use of appropriate home and community programming to support performance in the clients’ natural environment and participation in all contexts relevant to the client

OTAP 2220 - Practice Management

1. Identify the impact of contextual factors on the management and delivery of occupational therapy services.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of applicable national requirements for credentialing and requirements for licensure, certification, or registration under state laws
3. Identify the systems and structures that create federal and state legislation and regulations and their implications and effects on practice
4. Identify the role and responsibility of the practitioner to advocate for the profession and the consumer and understand due process and appeals systems services.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of global social issues and prevailing health and welfare needs of populations with or at risk for disabilities and chronic health conditions
6. Articulate to consumers, potential employers, colleagues, third-party payers, regulatory boards, policy makers, other audiences, and the general public both the unique nature of occupation as viewed by the profession and the value of occupation to support performance, participation, health and well-being

OTAP 2310 - OT Int. and Tx: Mental Health

1. Use sound judgment in regard to safety of self and others and adhere to safety regulations throughout the occupational therapy process as appropriate to the setting and scope of practice.
2. Document OT services to ensure accountability of service provision and to meet standards for reimbursement of applicable facility, local, state, federal and reimbursement agencies. Documentation effectively communicates the need and rationale for OT services.
3. Select and provide direct OT interventions and procedures to enhance safety, health and wellness, and performance in all areas of occupation. Interventions will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the therapeutic use of occupation, exercises and activities and demonstrate effective use of occupation-based, purposeful and preparatory activities.
4. Demonstrate, through the development and implementation of OT interventions, knowledge and understanding of how mental health, and challenges to mental health, affects performance in all areas of occupation. Demonstrate sensitivity to age, community, resources, environment and culture
5. Use individual and group interaction and therapeutic use of self as a means of achieving therapeutic goals. Identifies personal and professional abilities as they relate to job responsibilities.
6. Teach compensatory strategies and occupational adaptations, such as technology and other supports, to encourage participation, engagement and well-being.

OTAP 2320 - Practical Applications of OT

1. Understand the models of health care, reimbursement, education, community, and social systems as they relate to the practice of occupational therapy with adults and geriatric individuals.
2. Gather and share data using methods including screening tools, standardized assessments, observations, occupational profiles, interviews, etc. for purposes of screening and evaluation of client performance across areas of occupation
3. Articulate and demonstrate the role of, interaction, supervision, and collaboration between the OTA and OT within common physical and mental health practice settings during the screening, evaluation, treatment planning, and provision of service process
4. Select and provide safe, client centered, meaningful activities and occupations, interventions and procedures (including preparatory, purposeful, and occupation based) pertinent to the needs and roles of the adult and geriatric client. These include prevention, remediation, compensation, and other methods across the scope of physical, sensory, and mental health practice.
5. Monitor, reassess, and communicate the effect of OT intervention, and determine in collaboration with the OT and other professionals the need for continued and/or modified intervention, referral, or discharge.
6. Document screening, evaluation data collection, provision of services clearly to meet standards for reimbursement of services.  Assist occupational therapist, administrator, or manager with developing a summary of OT outcomes, recommendations, and referrals.  Effectively communicate the need and rationale for OT services appropriately for the context in which the service is delivered.

OTAP 2330 - OT Int. and Tx: Adults

OTAP 2340 - OT Int. and Tx: Geriatric

1. Understand the geriatric models of health care, reimbursement, education, community, and social systems as they relate to the practice of occupational therapy
2. Gather and share data using methods including screening tools, standardized assessments, observations, occupational profiles, interviews, etc. for purposes of screening and evaluation of client performance across areas of occupation
3. Articulate and demonstrate the role of and collaboration between the OTA and OT within geriatric settings during the screening, evaluation, and treatment planning process.
4. Demonstrate therapeutic use of self, safety awareness, and use therapeutic adaptation with occupations pertinent to the needs of the geriatric client.  Adapt the environment, tools, materials, and occupations to the needs of the elder client and their socio-cultural context. Use safety precautions with the older client during therapeutic intervention. Modify intervention approaches to reflect the changing needs of elder clients. 
5. Demonstrate an understanding and ability to effectively educate and train the client, caregiver, family, and significant others to facilitate skills in areas of occupation as well as prevention, health maintenance, health promotion, and safety
6. Document screening, evaluation data collection, provision of services clearly to meet standards for reimbursement of services.  Assist occupational therapist, administrator, or manager with developing a summary of OT outcomes, recommendations, and referrals.  Effectively communicate the need and rationale for OT services appropriately for the context in which the service is delivered.

OTAP 2350 - Pediatric Occupational Therapy

1. Describe the meaning and dynamics of occupation and activity from birth to age 22, including the interaction of areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, activity demands, context(s), environments, and client factors.
2. Recognize and describe how the family, education and medical systems within the pediatric population focus on the importance of occupation for health and wellness for the child and family across the lifespan. 
3. Describe how both normal and abnormal development affects the development of occupational performance skills.
4. Describe the characteristics of a variety of pediatric health conditions including: orthopedic, genetic, neurologic, developmental, cardiopulmonary, sensory, and environmentally induced conditions affecting Aspects of Domain.
5. Discuss and be able to identify possible causes and classifications of intellectual disabilities in children and adolescents.

OTAP 2510 - Physical Dysfunction

1. Demonstrate understanding of the effects of disability, injury, and trauma on occupational performance of individuals
2. Select interventions and procedures to enhance safety, health/wellness, and occupational performance in accordance with stated treatment goals
3. Provide therapeutic use of occupation, exercise, and activities to promote goal attainment
4. Demonstrate beginning skills in fabrication of orthotic and adaptive devices identify appropriate use of technology to support occupational performance

OTAP 2520 - Pediatrics

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of typical and atypical human development, including influence of reflexes on movement
2. Apply knowledge of task analysis, grading in selection of interventions to promote occupational performance in pediatric population
3. Describe basic features of models of practice and contextual factors that influence pediatric occupational therapy
4. Accurately administer standardized assessments commonly used in pediatric occupational therapy practice
5. Articulate the role of the OTA in the supervisory relationship in various pediatric practice settings

OTAP 2610 - Level II A

1. Demonstrate clinical reasoning appropriate to the OTA role, to transmit the values and beliefs that enable ethical practice, and to develop professionalism and competence in career responsibilities.
2. Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of how psychosocial factors influence engagement in occupation and use that knowledge for the development of client-centered, meaningful, occupation-based outcomes.
3. Upon the conclusion of the experience, be able to meet all requirements, as identified by fieldwork site and school, demonstrating entry-level clinical competence in patient care and practice management.

OTAP 2620 - Level II B

1. Demonstrate clinical reasoning appropriate to the OTA role, to transmit the values and beliefs that enable ethical practice, and to develop professionalism and competence in career responsibilities.
2. Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of how psychosocial factors influence engagement in occupation and use that knowledge for the development of client-centered, meaningful, occupation-based outcomes.
3. Upon the conclusion of the experience, be able to meet all requirements, as identified by fieldwork site and school, demonstrating entry-level clinical competence in patient care and practice management.

OPE 0001 - Worker Characteristic

• Attendance
• Character
• Teamwork
• Appearance
• Attitude
• Productivity
• Organizational Skills
• Communication
• Cooperation
• Respect

OPE 0002 - Worker Characteristic

• Attendance
• Character
• Teamwork
• Appearance
• Attitude
• Productivity
• Organizational Skills
• Communication
• Cooperation
• Respect

OPE 0003 - Worker Characteristic

• Attendance
• Character
• Teamwork
• Appearance
• Attitude
• Productivity
• Organizational Skills
• Communication
• Cooperation
• Respect

OPE 1010 - Shop Safety

• Explain the use of safety notices used in the text book and service manuals.
• Explain the importance of shop safety in a repair shop.
• Describe the personal safety precautions that a technician must follow.
• Adhere to the general shop housekeeping procedures that must be maintained.
• Describe the three basic types of fires. •
• Acknowledge the fourth type of fire. “D” fires.
• Describe the proper use of the different types of fire extinguishers.
• Know your rights under the Right-To-Know laws.
• Be familiar with the Material Safety Data sheets
• Apply safe work practices in the repair shop.

OPE 1025 - Technology Foundations

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

Reading

• Reading material such as workplace documents such as messages, emails, letters, directions, signs, bulletins, manuals, policies, contracts, and regulations.
• Using the information read to make job-related decisions and solve problems.
• Identify correct meaning of a word when the word is defined in the reading.
• Identify correct meaning of a word based on how the word is used in passage.
• Identify acronyms, jargons or technical terms that are defined in passage.
• Identify purposes, main idea and/or topics in messages.
• Identify details that support topics in messages.
• Identify needed actions from messages.
• Identify steps, and sub steps, in a set of directions.
• Read/Follow instructions/directions in correct order.
• Read/Follow instructions/directions that include if-then-else statements.
• Read/Follow instructions/directions that include maps, diagrams or floor plans.
• Identify cause and effect in directions.
• Solve problems from troubleshooting directions using cases and effects.
• Apply general reading strategies for reading directions.
• Find information in indexes, tables of contents, and glossaries.

Basic Writing

• Produce writing that consists of complete sentences.
• Exhibit organization of thoughts and ideas.
• Develop writing using proper sentence parts/parts of speech and sentence structure.
• Use punctuation and capitalization appropriately.
• Demonstrate proper use of plural forms for names, compound words and numbers.
• Identify verb tenses and demonstrate using them properly.
• Identify adjectives and adverbs and demonstrate using them properly.
• Identify commonly misspelled words.
• Proofread and edit writing.
• Write structurally, grammatically, and mechanically correct sentences.
• Demonstrate the phases of writing including draft, revision, and final copy.
• Construct an easy-to-follow, logical progression of ideas and information.

Graphic Literacy

• Read, review and interpret simple to more complex graphs, charts (bar, line, & pie), and tables.
• Identify trends and patterns in graphs, charts and/or tables; and locate information in graphs, charts and/or tables.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, diagrams, specifications, and/or work orders/ticketing systems.
• Read and understand various equipment gauges, valves, levels, dials, dashboards, etc. for operation monitoring.
• Follow and understand checklists.
• Practice visualization to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved, rearranged, or newly assembled.
• Demonstrate an understanding of data relationships and comparing trends - variables, dependency, creating summaries, etc.
• Draw conclusions and/or apply data from graphs, charts, and/or tables to specific situations.
• Evaluate information/data to determine compliance with standards.
• Making decisions and solving problems by analyzing information/data and evaluating results.
• Ability to concentrate on a task over time without being distracted.

Applied Mathematics

• Efficiently and accurately solve basic mathematical operations dealing with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Convert between fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Apply basic mathematical operations to applied mathematical situations.
• Apply basic graphing and statistical principals to a technical field.
• Efficiently and accurately solve basic algebraic methods and operations.
• Calculate one- and two-step conversions.
• Calculate averages, simple ratios, proportions and rates using whole numbers and decimals.
• Locate and use appropriate formulas.
• Calculate using mixed units.
• Calculate perimeter and areas of basic shapes.
• Calculate percentage discounts or markups.
• Decide what information, calculations, or unit conversions to use to find the answer to a problem.
• Identify where a mistake occurred in a calculation.
• Solve problems that require mathematical operations using mixed units - ie. 6 feet 2 inches.
• Conversions between standard and metric measurements.
• Able to work multiplication and division with ease. 
• Calculate volume of basic shapes.

OPE 1030 - Tools and Equipment Usage

• Identify the most common hand tool and equipment used by a technician.
• Demonstrate safe use of hand tools and equipment. 
• Select the correct tool for the job. 
• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various tools. 
• List the most common parts cleaning techniques. 
• Compare and select the correct cleaning method for the job. 
• Apply safety rules that are used with the various cleaning techniques.
• List safety rules for machining, cutting, drilling, welding and other special operations. 
• Demonstrate proper and safe use of the equipment during testing. 
• Demonstrate proper and safe use of lifts and other shop equipment.

OPE 1040 - Precision Measuring

• Demonstrate the differences between the conventional and metric measuring systems.
• Identify common precision measuring instruments.
• Properly use precision measuring instruments.
• Properly handle and maintain precision measuring instruments.
• Properly read precision measuring instruments.

OPE 1050 - Hardware and Fasteners

• Identify the different types of fasteners.
• Determine which fastener is appropriate for a specific job.
• Properly use and handle a torque wrench.
• Remove and repair damaged or broken fasteners.
• Properly use a Heli-coil Insert kit.
• Describe gaskets, sealants and oil seals.
• Find and use the service manual index and contents section.
• Properly use service manuals.
• Properly navigate electronic service manuals on computers.
• Explain the different kinds of publications and service resources in a power equipment service facility. 

OPE 1060 - Diagnostic & Troubleshoot Processes

• Describe the correct diagnostic procedure.
• Describe the three “C’s” of diagnostic procedure.
• Demonstrate the procedure of isolation and elimination.
• Properly perform a compression and leak-down test.
• Properly fill out a repair order and customer interview sheet.
• Properly complete a repair order.

OPE 1070 - Basic Electrical Principles

• Explain the principles of electricity.
• Describe the action of electric circuits.
• Compare voltage, current and resistance.
• Describe the principles of magnetism and magnetic fields.
• Identify electrical and electronic components.
• Explain different kinds of equipment wiring.
• Properly connect and read a voltmeter, ohmmeter and ammeter to a circuit.
• Successfully complete the Snap-On meter certification course.
• Perform fundamental electrical tests.
• Properly make electrical repairs.
• Properly read a wiring schematic.

OPE 1080 - 2-Stroke & 4-Stroke Engine Theory

• Identify the types of engines used in outdoor power equipment.
• Explain the operating principles of a four stroke engine.
• Know the function of major four stroke engine parts.
• Describe the construction and design aspects of four stroke engine parts. 
• Describe the different classifications of four stroke engines.
• Explain the operating principles of a two stroke engine.
• Describe intake, exhaust and transfer port timing in regard to engine performance. 
• Explain how a two stroke engine crankcase is sealed.
• Explain reed valve operating principles.
• Describe the construction and design aspects of two stroke engine parts. 
• Describe the construction and design aspects of two stroke engine parts.

OPE 1090 - Fuel Systems

• Identify the parts of a fuel system.
• Understand and explain the operating principles for each component of a fuel system
• Describe the various carburetor circuits.
• Apply fundamentals to carburetor service and repair.
• Properly tear down, clean and reassemble a carburetor.
• Safely use carburetor cleaning equipment.
• Properly tune a carburetor.
• Explain the basic principles of electronic fuel injection.
• Locate and identify various EFI sensors.
• Properly read diagnostic trouble codes and correct.

OPE 2010 - Battery and Charging System

OPE 2020 - Ignition System

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the two types of batteries used in Outdoor Power Equipment.
• Understand the safe care and handling of batteries.
• Demonstrate the proper activation and charging of batteries.
• Properly test batteries.
• Name the components of an AC charging system.
• Explain half-wave and full-wave rectification.
• Describe the operation of a permanent magnet and electromagnetic alternator.
•  Properly test charging systems.
• Properly test stators and rectifiers.
• Explain the differences between mechanical and electronic regulators.

OPE 2030 - Lubrication System

• List the types, functions and characteristics of motor oil.
• Differentiate between two stroke and four stroke lubrication systems.
• Define friction and explain how it affects the internal engine components.
• Explain the operation of ejection pumps, barrel pumps and positive displacement pumps.
• Explain the function of oil filter systems and differentiate between the three main types.
• Service and maintain lubrication systems.

OPE 2040 - Cooling System

• Explain the differences between air and liquid cooled systems.
• Explain how air cooling systems work to lower engine operating temperatures.
• Describe the basic operation of pressurized liquid cooling systems.
• Describe the functions of a radiator cap, radiator and thermostat in a liquid cooled system. 
• Describe the basic operation of outboard water circulation systems.
• Define the basic function of a water pump and give examples of several common types
•  Preform service and troubleshooting procedures for each type of cooling system. 

OPE 2050 - Exhaust System

• Describe the typical power equipment exhaust system.
• Explain the components of an exhaust system and their function.
• List the servicing procedures for inspecting and servicing exhaust systems. 
• Properly clean a silencer/muffler.
• Know the purpose of emissions control systems.
• Understand the limitations of servicing the noise control system.

OPE 2060 - Transmission & Drive Train Systems

• Define the major parts of a transmission and drive assembly. 
• Explain the operating principles of a clutch, transmission, and drive system.
• List the different types of clutches.
• Trace power flow through a transmission, and drive system to the drive wheels.
• Explain transmission shift mechanisms.
• Understand the operation of electric starter/ignition and safety interlock systems.
• Describe the operation and parts of chain, belt, and gear drive systems.

OPE 2070 - Tire Service and Repair

• Describe the types of tires used on outdoor power equipment.
• Perform service and repair operations on equipment wheels.
• Compare various tire designs.
• Inspect and service tires and wheels.
• Describe the differences between tube and tubeless tires.
• Repair tires.
• Break down, remove and remount power equipment tires.

OPE 2080 - Brake Systems

• Explain the operating principles of mechanical drum and hydraulic disc brake systems.
• Inspect and repair drum and disc brake systems.
• Troubleshoot drum and hydraulic brake systems.
• Rebuild master cylinder and caliper assemblies.
• Bleed brake systems using brake bleeding methods.

OPE 3010 - Chassis System

• Describe the types of frames and chassis’ used on today’s outdoor power equipment..
• Explain the action of suspension systems and engine mounting systems.
• Describe Outdoor power Equipment safe operating practices.
• Service steering assemblies
• Describe the procedures for rebuilding mower decks.
• Describe the procedure for aligning mower decks for cutting accuracy.
• Explain safe loading and transportation methods and practices for Outdoor Power Equipment.

OPE 3020 - Starter Systems

• Describe the major components of Outdoor power Equipment electrical accessory systems.
• Explain the fundamentals of troubleshooting procedures for the various accessory systems. 
• Identify, test and repair the important safety interlocks used on Outdoor Power Equipment. 
• Understand the importance of switches in electrical circuits.
• Describe, test and repair the electric starter system.

OPE 3030 - Engine-Clutch & Drive System Disassemble

• Use the specific instructions in a shop service manual to remove and disassemble an engine.
• Use the specific instructions in a shop service manual to remove and disassemble the transmission, and final drive. 
• Disconnect the electrical system, control cables, and other parts fastened to the frame. 
• Remove and mount engine on a stand or box.
• Organize wires, shims, and other parts properly during disassembly.
• Explain the use of special holding and pulling tools.
• Describe the use of heat to aid disassembly.
• List typical problems encountered during engine and primary drive disassembly.

OPE 3040 - 2 Stroke Engine Reconditioning

• Describe two-stroke engine top end service.
• Measure two-stroke engine parts wear.
• Recondition cylinders.
• Explain two-stroke engine bottom end service.
• Properly perform crankshaft rebuilding.
• Diagnose common two-stroke engine problems and failures.
• Outline two-stroke engine reassembly.
• Summarize the procedures for installing an engine in the equipment.
• Describe initial engine starting and break-in procedures.

OPE 3050 - 4 Stroke Engine Reconditioning

• Inspect the parts of a four-stroke engine for signs of wear or damage.
• Measure four-stroke engine part wear.
• Explain how to recondition a four-stroke engine top end.
• Diagnose four-stroke engine failures.
• Explain how to recondition the bottom end of a four-stroke engine.
• Summarize four-stroke engine reassembly.
• Describe engine installation, initial starting, and break-in procedures.

OPE 3060 - Clutch and Drive System

• Inspect and evaluate the major parts of a transmission, and final drive assembly.
• Repair or replace the worn or damaged components of a clutch and variable speed transmission. 
• Inspect and repair Hydrostatic transmissions..
• Trace power flow through a transmission, and final drive to the rear wheel. 
• Inspect and repair transmission shift mechanisms.
• Inspect, repair and adjust drive chains, belts, and gear final drives.

OPE 3070 - Care-Maintenance & General Servicing

• Perform common engine maintenance procedures.
• Perform common ignition system adjustments.
• Perform valve adjustment.
• Perform carburetor and throttle body adjustments.
• List the steps for a complete equipment periodic maintenance.
• Explain why power equipment must be properly prepared for storage. 
• List the procedures for storing Outdoor Power Equipment.
• Describe the procedures for returning Outdoor Power Equipment to service after storage. 
• Perform cutter attachment maintenance such as blades and chains.

OPE 3080 - Parts Management & Record Keeping

• Understand the various parts look up methods.
• Properly complete a repair order.
• Describe the duties of the service writer.
• List possible component failures that can make power equipment unsafe.
• Explain the use of a release form.
• Describe how to inspect outdoor power equipment for safety related problems.
• Summarize the procedures needed to correct safety related problems.
• Explain the warranty policies that come from the equipment manufacturer.

LEGL 1300 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies & Ethics

1. Understand the legal process and the nature of law practice, emphasizing the role of the paralegal in the delivery of legal services.
2. Identify the professional associations that serve and promote the paralegal profession.
3. Understand the legal and ethical principles that guide paralegal conduct.
4. Understand the organization of the state and federal trial and appellate court systems and the different functions of those courts.
5. Determine which area of law is relevant to a particular situation.

LEGL 1301 - Legal Ethics and Professionalism

1. Demonstrate understanding of the unauthorized practice of law.
2. Demonstrate understanding of client confidentiality.
3. Demonstrate understanding of the principles of conflict of interest.
4. Demonstrate understanding of the principles related to attorneys’ fees.
5. Demonstrate understanding of the principles related to diligent representation.

LEGL 1305 - Survey of American Law

1. Understand state and federal court systems.
2. Work together as group.
3. Apply principles of ethics to actual situations.
4. Understand the basics of tort, contract, property, criminal, estate and family law

LEGL 1306 - Law Practice Management

1. Understand the roles of attorney, paralegal and other personnel in the operation and management of a law office.
2. Understand the various procedures for maintaining a law office as a paralegal.
3. Identify the differences between practice management and administrative management.