Courses in Occupational Science
OCC 137: Interactive Reasoning in Occupational Therapy (3)
Prerequisite:
This course addresses the unique orientation of occupational therapy group work that is skills-oriented, action-oriented, and here-and now-oriented. The experiential approach in this course leads the students through the logic of planning, implementing, and evaluating a functional group. The functional group serves as a method to assist clients in adaptation to their life roles and tasks through occupation, the “doing” or “action,” in a
group(Offered every spring semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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OCC 220: Occupation and Self (3)
Prerequisite:
This course emphasizes personal growth while developing essential tools for therapeutic interventions. These communication skills also form the base for collaborative relationships with peers, colleagues, and supervisors at varying professional levels and environments. (Offered every fall semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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OCC 222: Musculoskeletal Function (2)
Prerequisite:
This course will only affect OT transfer students attempting to enter the junior year of the OT curriculum who have taken two 4- credit courses in Anatomy & Physiology (or similar courses) but who have not taken a
Kinesiology course. This course would be taken by junior OT transfer students who enter the program in the fall semester. OT junior transfer students who enroll during the spring semester will register for the
current BIO 222 Applied Anatomy course.
(Offered as needed)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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OCC 351: Normal Occupational Development in Childhood (3)
Prerequisite: SOC 302, OCC 137, OCC 220
This course will include discussion, lectures, demonstrations, observations, audiovisual aides, and lab experiences. The student will be able to identify the occupational development of children through age 12. This includes biological, psychological, and social components that subserve occupation, in addition to the performance contexts in which these components are practiced. Particular emphasis is placed on occupational performance and occupational form of selected activities as they relate to overall health, wellness, and normal development. Ethical and sociocultural issues related to occupational development including working with caregivers from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds and providing services to children in health care, educational, and non-traditional systems will also be discussed. Students will practice using the basic skills of observation, assessment, documentation, analysis and adaptation. (Offered every fall
semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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OCC 352: Normal Occupational Devel: Adolescents & Adults (3)
Prerequisite: SOC 302, OCC 137, OCC 220
This course will include discussion, lectures, demonstrations, observations, audiovisual aides, and lab experiences. The student will be able to identify the occupational development of adolescence to mid-life. This includes biological, psychological, and social components that subserve occupation, in addition to the performance contexts in which these components are practiced. Particular emphasis is placed on occupational performance and occupational form of selected activities as they relate to overall health, wellness, and normal development. Ethical and sociocultural issues related to occupational development including working with caregivers from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds and providing services to children in health care, educational, and non-traditional systems will also be discussed. Students will practice using the basic skills of observation, assessment, documentation, analysis and adaptation. (Offered every fall
semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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OCC 353: Normal Occupational Devel: Later & Older Adults (3)
Prerequisite: SOC 302, OCC 137, OCC 220
This course will include discussion, lectures, demonstrations, observations, audiovisual aides, and lab experiences. The student will be able to identify the occupational development of middle adulthood through late adulthood. This includes biological, psychological, and social components that subserve occupation, in addition to the performance contexts in which these components are practiced. Particular emphasis is placed on occupational performance and occupational form of selected activities as they relate to overall health, wellness, and normal development. Ethical and sociocultural issues related to occupational development including working with caregivers from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds and providing services to children in health care, educational, and non-traditional systems will also be discussed. Students will practice using the basic skills of observation, assessment, documentation, analysis and adaptation. (Offered every fall
semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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OCC 361: Occupational Dysfunction in Childhood (3)
Prerequisite: PSY 101, SOC 101, OCC 351
This course will focus on the core constructs related to occupational dysfunction of individuals and populations from infancy through childhood (0-12 years old). This will specifically include the disruption of performance components underlying occupation, consequences and personal impact of occupational dysfunction, and the multidimensional natural and social cost of occupational dysfun-
tion. (Offered every spring semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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OCC 362: Occ Dysfunction: Adolescence-Middle Adulthood (3)
Prerequisite: PSY 101, SOC 101, OCC 352
This course will focus on the core constructs related to occupational dysfunction of individuals and populations from adolescence through middle adulthood (13-50 years old). This will specifically include the disruption of performance components underlying occupation, consequences and personal impact of occupational dysfunction, and the multidimensional natural and social cost of occupational dysfunction. (Offered every spring semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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OCC 363: Occ Dysfunction: Later Adulthood-Older Adulthood (3)
Prerequisite: PSY 101, SOC 101, OCC 353
This course will focus on the core constructs related to occupational dysfunction of individuals and populations from later adulthood through older adulthood (50+ years old). This will specifically include the disruption of performance components underlying occupation, consequences and personal impact of occupational dysfunction, and the multidimensional natural and social cost of occupational dysfunction. (Offered every spring semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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OCC 365: Occupation, Adaptation and Technology I (3)
Prerequisite:
This course focuses on the use of therapeutic adaptations and technologies that support occupational performance. Students develop skills with specific assessment of occupational performance including manual muscle testing, sensory functions, and goniometry. This course also provides learning experiences in the areas of splinting and skill development with wheelchair components and transfers.
(Offered every spring semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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OCC 471: Occupational and Assessment Intervention in Childhood I (4)
Prerequisite: SS 231, OCC 351, OCC 361
This course will focus on the assessment and intervention of occupational performance in children. Assessment and treatment of physical, cognitive, sociocultural, spiritual, and economic/political components will be
emphasized. (Offered every fall semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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OCC 472: Occupational and Assessment Intervention in Adolescence-Middle Adulthood I (4)
Prerequisite: SS 231, PSY 336, OCC 352, OCC 362
This course will focus on the assessment and intervention of occupational performance in children. Assessment and treatment of physical, cognitive, sociocultural, spiritual, and economic/political components will be emphasized. (Offered every fall
semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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OCC 473: Occupational and Assessment Intervention in Later Adulthood-Older Adulthood (4)
Prerequisite: SS 231, PSY 336, OCC 353, OCC 364
This course will focus on the assessment and intervention of occupational performance in children. Assessment and treatment of physical, cognitive, sociocultural, spiritual, and economic/political components will be emphasized. (Offered every fall
semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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OCC 475: Occupation, Adaptation, Technology II (3)
Prerequisite: BIO 222 and concurrent enrollment in OCC 471, OCC 472, OCC 473
This course focuses on the use of therapeutic adaptations and technologies that support occupational performance. Particular focus is on application of low and high technology to enable people who have disabilities, or who are at risk for acquiring disabilities, to improve their function. (Offered every fall semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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OCC 477: Functional Groupwork (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 336
This course studies advanced group skills and individual interaction strategies designed for people with physical, social, emotional, or developmental problems, as well as individuals whose focus is on health and well-being. Engagement in activity in a group context becomes the means to the end of enabling people to achieve their goals and intentions more fully. Experiential classroom learning as well as a community practicum will take place.
(Offered every spring semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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OCC 481: Occupational and Assessment Intervention in Childhood II (4)
Prerequisite: OCC 471, OCC 475
Based on the most current research on the relationship between occupation and well being, this course focuses on the development and implementation of innovative occupational therapy intervention that enables children to lead lives of meaningful occupation. (Offered
every spring semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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OCC 482: Occupational and Assessment Intervention in Adolescence-Middle Adulthood II (4)
Prerequisite: OCC 472, OCC 475
Based on the most current research on the relationship between occupation and well being, this course focuses on the development and implementation of innovative occupational therapy intervention that enables adolescents through middle adults to lead lives of meaningful occupation. (Offered every spring
semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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OCC 483: Occupational and Assessment Intervention in Later Adulthood-Older Adulthood II (4)
Prerequisite: OCC 473, OCC 475
Based on the most current research on the relationship between occupation and well being, this course focuses on the development and implementation of innovative occupational therapy intervention that enables later adults through older adults to lead lives of meaningful occupation. (Offered every spring
semester beginning spring 2005.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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OCC 501: Level II Fieldwork (8)
Prerequisite: Graduate status
The student will complete 12 weeks of full-time employment/clinical experience under the direct supervision of a registered occupational therapist. The type of clinical setting or environment is a collaborative effort between the fieldwork coordinator, the student and the clinical site supervisor. The student learning objectives are developed by the fieldwork sites with review by the Division of Occupational Therapy. The primary emphasis for this fieldwork is the student’s transition from academic learner to entry-level practitioner. The student must translate the academic knowledge base to actual clinical practice in a professional manner. Registration in this course constitutes full-time attendance.
A student may begin Level II Fieldwork only after completing all the specified academic requirements. It consists of working full-time for 24 weeks in occupational therapy clinics, serving a variety of ages and diagnosis. Keuka College requires that three months be completed in a setting serving those with physical dysfunction. A student may choose to complete a third Level II placement in an area of interest, which may be two or three months long.
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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OCC 502: Level II Fieldwork (8)
Prerequisite:
The student will complete 12 weeks of full-time employment/clinical experience under the direct supervision of a registered occupational therapist. The type of clinical setting or environment is a collaborative effort between the fieldwork coordinator, the student and the clinical site supervisor. The student learning objectives are developed by the fieldwork sites with review by the Division of Occupational Therapy. The primary emphasis for this fieldwork is the student's transition from academic learner to entry-level practitioner. The student must translate the academic knowledge base to actual clinical practice in a professional manner. Registration in this course constitutes full-time attendance. A student may begin Level II Fieldwork only after completing all the specified academic requirements. It consists of working full-time for 24 weeks in occupational therapy clinics, serving a variety of ages and diagnosis. Keuka College requires that three months be completed in a setting serving those with physical dysfunction. A student may choose to complete a third Level II placement in an area of interest, which may be two or three months long.
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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OCC 511: Action Oriented Research I (5)
Prerequisite: B.S. in occupational science
. This course is designed to facilitate successful participation as a principle investigator on a research project through exploration of topics pertinent to occupation-based practice. The student will select a research topic relevant to current occupational therapy practice and develop a scholarly research project proposal to be approved by the student’s major advisor and graduate committee. Student research involving human subjects must be approved by the Human Subjects’ Institutional Review Board (HSIRB) or be certified exempt by the Chair of the HSIRB. Data collection may begin during this course or conducted while the student is completing his/her Fieldwork Level II experience. Class meetings will include lectures, seminar discussions, and lab activities that will guide and support the student while completing this independent research project. Outside of class, students will engage in self-directed activities and meet with their assigned advisors for mentorship as they work on their individual research
projects. (Offered every fall semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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OCC 513: Advanced Theory (3)
Prerequisite: B.S. in Keuka College occupational science
Evaluate how occupational therapy's core constructs address professional identity and competence. Describe how the field's theoretical concepts are developed and used for effective treatment and program
planning. (Offered every fall semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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OCC 515: Leadership/Mgmt Issues for OT I (3)
Prerequisite: B.S. in Keuka College occupational science
The focus of this course is on the application of current literature in management and leadership to the roles of a manager, consultant, and leader within the traditional and non-traditional practice settings. Students will actively participate in developing case based programming with issues relating to human resources, budgeting, and management. (Offered every spring
semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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OCC 531: Action Oriented Research II (3)
Prerequisite: B.S. in occupational science
This course is designed to facilitate the completion of the research project through the compilation of data, analysis of results, and completion of a scholarly research paper that has the potential for later publication and/or presentation at a peer-reviewed conference. Students will work closely with their assigned adviser as they complete their data analysis and research paper. Each student will individually defend his/her research project to the graduate committee and invited Keuka College faculty and students. A group poster presentation forum at Keuka College
will also be required. (Offered every spring
semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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OCC 535: Leadership/Management Issues for OT II (3)
Prerequisite: B.S. in Keuka College occupational science
This course focuses on the application of current literature in management and leadership to the roles of advocate and leader within the traditional and non-traditional practice settings. Students will develop foundation skills for program, state, national, international leadership activities.
(Offered every fall semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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