Occupational Therapy Assistant (A.A.S.) Suggested Course Sequence - 82 Hours

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A suggested course sequence is a semester-by-semester list of courses suggested for successful and timely completion of a degree. This course sequence is designed for full-time students beginning in the fall or spring semester, however part-time students can utilize the same sequence at a part-time pace. Students should follow the suggested course sequence appropriate to their catalog year. Please see your navigator with any questions you may have or contact the Health Sciences Office at 417-447-8803. To view the catalog page and full list of courses for this program, please click the Occupational Therapy Assistant (A.A.S.) link or see the program welcome page for additional information. The program courses (OTA) begin in the fall semester only.

Preadmission Requirements

The pre-admission courses must be completed prior to applying to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.

Fall or Spring Semester 1

BCS-165 Human Anatomy Credits: 4
ENG-100 Composition I With Support Credits: 5 or
ENG-101 Composition I Credits: 3 or
ENG-102 Composition II Credits: 3
PSY-110 Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3

Fall or Spring Semester 2

BCS-205 Human Physiology Credits: 4
COM-100 Introduction to Communication Credits: 3
PLS-101 American Government and Politics Credits: 3
SOC-101 Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

Fall Semester 1

OTA-100 Occupational Therapy Foundations Credits: 2
OTA-105 Document & Reimbursement OTA Credits: 2
OTA-110 Musculoskeletal Structure and Function Credits: 3
OTA-115 Neuromuscular Mvmt Analysis Credits: 2
OTA-130 Neurological Structure and Function Credits: 3
OTA-150 Human Development in Occupational Therapy Credits: 2

Spring Semester 2

OTA-205 Task Analysis I Credits: 1
OTA-211 Practicum I Credits: 2
OTA-215 Therapeutic Intervent&Adapt I Credits: 5
OTA-220 Group Dynamics Credits: 2
OTA-222 Evidence-Based Practice for the OTA I Credits: 1
OTA-225 Conditions in Occupational Therapy I Credits: 2
OTA-235 Screen And Assessment OTA I Credits: 2

Fall Semester 3

OTA-241 Practicum II Credits: 3
OTA-245 Task Analysis II Credits: 1
OTA-255 Therapeutic Interventions and Adaptations II Credits: 5
OTA-265 Screening and Assessment for the OTA II Credits: 2
OTA-275 Conditions in Occupational Therapy II Credits: 2
OTA-276 Emerging Practice and Special Issues in OT Credits: 2
OTA-280 Evidence-Based Practice for the OTA II Credits: 2

Spring Semester 4

OTA-270 Prof Development Seminar Credits: 1
OTA-285 Practicum III Credits: 6
OTA-286 Practicum IV Credits: 6