UWM Undergraduate Catalog 2009-2010

College of Health Sciences

OCCTHPY Occupational Therapy

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201 Introduction to Occupational Therapy. 2 cr. U. Survey of the profession of occupational therapy. Prereq: none.

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226 Occupational Therapy Media I. 1-4 cr. U. Clinical application of a variety of therapeutic media used as occupational therapy treatment modalities including: ceramics, woodworking, fibers, group art activities, relaxation, and movement. Lecture, discussion, lab. Prereq: OccThpy 201.

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245 Client Diversity in Health Sciences: An Interdisciplinary Perspective. 3 cr. U. Interdisciplinary instruction on effective service delivery in the health sciences to culturally diverse individuals and families. Emphasis on the complexity of an individual's cultural identity. C L SCI/ComSDis/HCA/HMS(Hum Kin)/OccThpy/TherRec 245 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: soph st or cons instr.

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260 Enhancing Health Through Activity, Occupation and Technology I. 3 cr. U. Introduction to the role of activities, occupations, and technology in the promotion of good health and as interventions for individuals, groups and communities. Prereq: none.

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280 Applied Human Anatomy for Health Professionals. 3 cr. U. In-depth study of the human body with emphasis on applications pertinent to health professionals. Special course fee assessed for lab materials. Prereq: Bio Sci 203(P) or cons instr.

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290 Topics in Occupational Therapy: (Subtitled). 1-3 cr. U. Topics of current interest in occupational therapy. See Schedule of Classes for course offerings. May be retaken with change in topic to max of 9 cr. Prereq: none. Additional prereqs will be listed in the semester Timetable as appropriate. May be retaken with change in topic to max of 9 cr. Prereq: none.

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297 Study Abroad - Occupational Therapy: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U. Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: acceptance to Study Abroad Prog.

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299 Survey of Clinical Practice in Occupational Therapy. 3 cr. U. A survey of disabilities illustrating occupational performance problems. The use of occupation in clinical evaluation and treatment. Prereq: none.

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301 Applied Neuroscience for Health Professionals. 3 cr. U. A functional approach to the human nervous system and neuropathology. Orientation to evaluation and treatment for neurological disorders. Prereq: OccThpy 280(P) or cons instr.

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303 Occupational Therapy Practicum for Psychosocial Dysfunction. 1-3 cr. U. Discussion and applications of the component of the occupational treatment process for psychosocial disabilities including evaluation, goal setting, treatment planning, and treatment implementation. Discussion, lab. Prereq: jr st in OccThpy prog.

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305 Applied Psychopathology. 3 cr. U. Survey of psychopathology, psychosocial rehabilitative treatment theory and practice used in mental health settings. Lecture, lab. Prereq: jr st in OccThpy prog; or cons instr.

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308 Musculoskeletal Pathology and Occupational Function. 2 cr. U. The origin, nature, and course of musculoskeletal disorders are described and analyzed within the context of occupational performance and occupational biomechanics. Prereq: jr st in OccThpy & OccThpy 280(P); or cons instr.

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310 Psychopathology. 1-3 cr. U. The study of mental processes: the healthy personality, developmental disorders, drug abuse, alcoholism, neuroses, and psychoses. Prereq: jr st in OccThpy prog.

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312 Instrumentation Theory of Component & Outcome Measures Occupational Therapy. 2 cr. U. Measurement theories on which instruments used by occupational therapists are based; critical perspective of existing instrumentation. Prereq: jr st in OccThpy prog.

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313 Professional Writing and Concepts of Investigative Studies. 2 cr. U. Practice in formulating treatment goals and reporting occupational therapy progress notes, quality assurance, psro, patient care evaluation and current professional issues in occupational therapy are included. Lecture, lab. Prereq: jr st in OccThpy prog.

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315 Group Process in Rehabilitation. 3 cr. U. Study of, and participation in, group process specific to rehabilitation programs. Experimential. Prereq: jr st in OccThpy or TherRec, OccThpy 305(P) or TherRec 308(P), or cons instr.

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317 Advanced Occupational Therapy Theory. 1-4 cr. U. Emphasis on specific areas of occupational therapy and techniques not previously presented. Dis, lab. Prereq: 2nd sem jr st in OccThpy prog.

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321 Administration of Rehabilitation Programs. 3 cr. U. Study of the establishment and administration of rehabilitation programs. Lecture, Discussion. Prereq: jr st in OccThpy prog & OccThpy 315(P) or cons instr.

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322 Program Development in Rehabilitation. 2 cr. U. Study of the development process for programs in rehabilitation. Lecture, Discussion, Experiential learning. Prereq: jr st in OccThpy prog or cons instr.

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323 Program Management in Rehabilitation. 2 cr. U. Study of the management of programs in rehabilitation. Prereq: sr st in OccThpy prog or cons instr.

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325 Occupational Therapy Junior Seminar. 2 cr. U. Summary and analysis of occupational therapy services primarily in psychosocial treatment situations. 4-week mini-course. Dis-lab. Prereq: 2nd sem jr st in OccThpy prog.

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326 Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics I. 3 cr. U. Evaluation of occupational performance and planning for treatment for the birth to 21 y/o population with occupational dysfunction. Includes experiential component. Prereq: jr st in OccThpy; OccThpy 301(P).

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328 Occupational Therapy in Physical Rehabilitation I. 3 cr. U. Application of biomechanical principles to OT evaluation and treatment. Lec, lab. Prereq: jr st in OccThpy prog.

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329 Occupational Therapy in Gerontology. 3 cr. U/G. In-depth study of occupational therapy principles and practice in working with the elderly in institutions and the community. Prereq: jr st in OccThpy Prog.

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330 Foundations of Professional Practice in Occupational Therapy. 1-3 cr. U. Foundation for successful professional practice in the field of occupational therapy. Students will apply knowledge of core professional documents, ethics and leadership. Specific cr announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered. May not be retaken for cr. Prereq: jr st in Occthpy Prog.

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331 Foundations of Professional Practice in Occupational Therapy II. 1-3 cr. U. Students will experience a variety of health and community care settings and integrate ot professional concepts (e.g. COTA-OTR partnerships, crisis intervention, and cultural diversity). Specific cr announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered. May not be retaken for cr. Prereq: jr st in OccThpy prog; OccThpy 330(P).

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340 Evidence for Practice I: Instrumentation and Measurement. 3 cr. U. Introduction to research and instrumentation in occupational therapy. Emphasizes measurement theory and interpretation of test scores. Prereq: jr st in OccThpy prog.

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341 Evidence for Practice II: Appraising Evidence. 3 cr. U. Critically examines current research evidence in occupational therapy. Emphasizes spectrum of quantitative and qualitative approaches. Prereq: jr st in OccThpy prog; OccThpy 340(P).

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350 Professional Development Seminar I. 1 cr. U. Integrate academic knowledge with observation skills; refine skills through client observation; complete facility tours and paired visits to OT-related sites. Prereq: jr st in OccThpy prog; or cons instr.

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360 Enhancing Health Through Activity, Occupation and Technology II. 3 cr. U. Integrate understanding of relationship of occupation and health, occupation-based intervention and technology. Reflect on personal occupations and design interventions for individuals, groups, communities. Prereq: jr st in OccThpy Prog, OccThpy 260(P).

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390 Professional Development Seminar II. 1 cr. U. Integrate OT academic knowledge with observation and intervention skills; refine skills through client interaction; complete 1st Level I fieldwork Prereq: jr st in OccThpy prog; OccThpy 350(P); or cons instr.

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401 Overview of Medical Conditions. 3 cr. U. OT evaluation and treatment including rheumatic diseases, dysphagia, spinal cord injury, head injury, burns and cognitive disorders. Prereq: jr st in OccThpy prog; OccThpy 328(P); OccThpy 301(P); or cons instr.

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403 Occupational Therapy Practicum for Physical Dysfunction. 1-3 cr. U. Discussion and applications of the components of the occupational therapy treatment process for physical disabilities including evaluation, goal setting, treatment planning, and treatment implementation. Dis, lab. Prereq: sr st in OccThpy prog.

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405 Occupational Therapy in Physical Rehabilitation II. 3 cr. U. Neurodevelopmental evaluation and treatment procedures for persons with central nervous system damage. Lec, lab. Prereq: sr st in OccThpy prog; OccThpy 308(P); OccThpy 401(P).

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406 Medical Lectures. 1-4 cr. U. Interdisciplinary approach to the symptomatology, prevention, and treatment of specific conditions affecting individuals during the entire life span. (module 1: orthopedics; module 2: neurology; module 3: general medicine; module 4: surgery). Prereq: jr st & cons dept chair.

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408 Occupational Therapy Lectures in Neurology. 1 cr. U. Interdisciplinary approach to symptoms, prevention and treatment of neurological conditions. Prereq: sr st in OccThpy prog or cons instr.

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409 Seminar on Physical Dysfunction. 1 cr. U. A seminar discussion of the practicum experience. Prereq: sr st in OccThpy prog.

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411 Occupational Therapy and Psychosocial Rehabilitation. 3 cr. U. Advanced clinical techniques in psychosocial occupational therapy emphasizing social skills training, life coping skills, OT evaluations and intervention planning in rehabilitation and community settings. Prereq: sr st in OccThpy prog; OccThpy 305(P) & 315(P).

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423 Writing and Research of Occupational Therapy Practice. 1-3 cr. U. The process of design, implementation and documentation of a research project in occupational therapy. Lec, lab. Prereq: jr st in OccThpy prog.

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424 Research Seminar in Occupational Therapy: 1-2 cr. U. Design of research proposal in occupational therapy. Prereq: sr st in OccThpy prog or cons instr; OccThpy 423.

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425 Occupational Therapy Senior Seminar. 2 cr. U. Summary and analysis of occupational therapy services primarily in physical dysfunction treatment situations. 4-week mini-course. Prereq: 2 sem sr st in OccThpy prog.

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426 Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics II. 3 cr. U. Evaluation of occupational performance and treatment implementation for the birth to 21 y/o population with occupational dysfunction. Lec and lab. Prereq: sr st in OccThpy prog; OccThpy 326(P).

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427 Essentials of Splinting. 3 cr. U/G. Evaluation and splint fabrication of upper and lower extremity and trunk. Hands-on lab experience in splint design using various patterns, applications, and materials. Prereq: Bio Sci 203(P); Hum Kin 320(P) or cons instr.

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430 Foundations of Professional Practice in Occupational Therapy III. 1-3 cr. U. Fieldwork, lecture, discussions on professional topics; OT in health, education, and community settings. Specific cr announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered. May not be retaken for cr. Prereq: OccThpy 330(P) & 331(P).

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460 Professional Development Seminar III. 1 cr. U. Integrate OT academic knowledge with observation and interaction skills; develop clinical techniques and analyze and reflect on skills; complete 2nd Level I fieldwork Prereq: sr st in OccThpy prog; OccThpy 390(P); or cons instr.

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497 Study Abroad - Occupational Therapy: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U/G. Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: acceptance to Study Abroad Prog.

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505 Occupational Therapy in Work Programs. 3 cr. U. Examines the role of OT in work-related settings. Prevention, assessment, and treatment of mental and physical disorders are discussed. Prereq: jr or sr st in OccThpy Prog, or cons instr.

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510 Occupational Therapy Field Service I. 6 cr. U/G. Practical application of occupational therapy in health programs for the prevention of psychosocial disorders and for treatment, rehabilitation, and maintenance. Three months field service. Prereq: sr or grad st in OccThpy prog.

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515 Occupational Therapy Field Service II. 6 cr. U/G. Practical application of occupational therapy in health programs for the treatment, rehabilitation, maintenance and prevention of physical disabilities. 3 months field service. Prereq: sr or grad st in OccThpy prog.

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520 Occupational Therapy Field Service III. 1-6 cr. U. Practical application of occupational therapy to accommodate special interests in treatment, health care systems and other professional settings. Optional field service. Prereq: sr st in OccThpy prog.

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526 Topics in Pediatric Occupational Therapy: Theory and Research to Practice: 3 cr. U/G. Current research which may impact on occupational therapy treatment and theory will be presented. Course content variable. May be repeated up to 3 times for cr or 9 cr. Prereq: OccThpy 326; OccThpy 426; or equiv; cons instr.

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541 Evidence for Practice III: Creating Evidence. 3 cr. U/G. Seminar to study the research process, review of relevant research literature and use of basic research tools necessary for thesis/project development. Prereq: sr st in OccThpy & OccThpy 341(P); or grad st in OccThpy; or cons instr.

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550 (327) Upper Extremity Evaluation and Treatment in Hand Therapy. 3 cr. U/G. Evaluation and treatment of the upper extremity. Techniques of patient evaluation, pertinent anatomy, and recovery. Prereq: jr st in OccThpy prog; or grad st in OccThpy prog; or cons instr.

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590 Topics in Occupational Therapy: (Subtitled). 1-3 cr. U/G. Topics of current interest in O.T. see Schedule of Classes for course offerings. May be retaken with change in topic to max of 9 cr. Prereq: jr st in OccThpy prog or cons instr.

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593 Introduction to Biomedical and Rehabilitation Instrumentation. 3 cr. U/G. Familiarizes students with medical instrumentation in post acute care settings. Basic electrical, electronic and mechanical terminologies. Prereq: jr st in OccThpy prog or cons instr.

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595 Vision I: Introduction to Low Vision & Visual Impairment. 3 cr. U/G. Introduces student to visual impairment including blindness and 'low vision'. Structure and function of the visual system and most common types of pathology. Prereq: jr st or cons instr.

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596 Vision II: Practical Aspects of Visual Impairment & Low Vision Intervention. 3 cr. U/G. Functional implications of visual system pathology; focus on practical aspects of adapting to visual impairment, low vision evaluation and access to service/resources. Prereq: jr st or cons instr.

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599 Independent Study. 1-3 cr. U. - May be retaken for degree cr. Prereq: jr st in OccThpy Prog; writ cons instr.

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610 Advances in Occupational Science. 3 cr. U/G. Explores origins and recent developments in occupational science. Examines the multidimensional nature of occupation; the dynamics of person, environment, occupation interaction; applications to practice. Prereq: sr st in Baccalaureate OccThpy prog or grad st.

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620 Introduction to Assistive and Rehabilitation Technology. 3 cr. U/G. Principles of assistive and rehabilitation technology application and foundation skills for professionals working with people with disabilities to evaluate products and strategies for their use. Prereq: jr st or cons instr.

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625 Design and Disability. 3 cr. U/G. Universal design principles/theories related to creating access for individuals with disabilities. Enables professionals to evaluate and provide recommendations for product and environment universal design. Prereq: jr st or cons instr.

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634 Collaborative Consultation and Teaming-Serving Young Children with Disabilities. 3 cr. U/G. Focus on development of collaboration and consultation skills for professionals employed in interdisciplinary and interagency settings. ExcEduc 634, Occthpy 634, & ComSDis 634 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: jr st.