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514L.
Introduction to
Occupation and Health (4 CR)
Introduction to understanding and
occupation and health as it relates to self, clients, and the
occupational therapy assessments and intervention process.
The emphasis is on the richness of occupation including:
motivation, meaning, roles, cultural factors and societal
influences. {Summer}
524L. Kinesiology
of Occupation. (3
CR)
Apply the principles of kinesiology and
biomechanics to the study of occupations. Arthrology,
tissue mechanics, goniometrics, muscle strength testing,
kinesiological and biomechanics analysis of occupations will
be presented in lecture, lab and problem-based learning
formats. {Summer}
534. Introduction
to Evidence-Based Practice. (3
CR)
Introduction
to applied research for occupational therapists.
The central focus of the course is how information from
physical and social science-based research is gathered,
analyzed, reported and used to inform evidence-based practice.
{Fall}
544L. Occupation
Across the Life Span (5 CR)
Review of roles, occupational tasks,
models of occupation and developmental theories from infancy
to old age. Determinants of occupational performance
including cultural influences; physical and social
environment; physiological, sensory, neuromotor, cognitive and
psychological dimensions are reviewed.
{Fall}
554.
Person, Family and System Centered Care. (2
CR)
Introduction to the importance of
person, family and system centered care in occupational therapy assessment and
intervention services to develop an appreciation of the
therapeutic relationship and skills to interact with clients
holistically, recognizing cultural and psychosocial
influences. {Fall}
564L. Applied
Occupations I. (6
CR)
Application of occupational therapy
concepts and principles to pediatric and adult populations
with physical and orthopaedic conditions is covered along with
theoretical foundations underlining person-centered
occupations, job analysis and to increase
participation in occupations.
{Fall}
594. Graduate
Seminar. (1 CR)
A three-semester seminar sequence that
provides structure and support for graduate occupational
therapy students as they work under the supervision of an
assigned faculty to complete projects and complete their Plan
II Masters requirement. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. {Summer,
Fall, Springl}
604L.
Applied Occupations II. (5 CR)
Application of occupational therapy concepts and principles to
pediatric and adult populations with physical and neurological
conditions is covered along with theoretical
foundations underlining person-centered occupations, job
analysis, and the OT process to increase participation in
occupations. {Spring}
614L.
Applied Occupations III. (5 CR)
This course covers psychosocial and behavioral
dimensions of occupational therapy practice across the
lifespan. This course gives students the opportunity to
learn about psychological Occupational Therapy assessments and
interventions related to performance.
{Spring}
624L.
Advocacy, Communication and Leadership. (3 CR)
Advocacy skills (grant writing,
marketing, and policy formation), communication skills, and
leadership skills (professional development, professional
presentations and leadership roles) as they relate to
occupational therapy are emphasized. Offered on a CR/NC
basis only.
{Fall Year 2}
634L.
Neuroscience of Occupation. (1
CR)
This course will provide an overview of
neurosciences in the health sciences and application of human
neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and motor control theory to
individuals with interruptions in daily occupations. {Spring}
644. Neuroanatomy. (3 CR)
Anatomy of the brain and spinal cord with emphasis on
integration of sensory and motor systems. Synthesis of
neuroanatomical, neurochemical and neurophysiological basic
science principles relevant to clinical practice in adult and
pediatric neurorehabillitation. {Spring} 654.
Organization and Administration.
(2 CR)
This
course will enable occupational therapy and physical therapy
students to practice effectively in increasingly complex
health care delivery systems. Emphasis is on understanding of
organizational systems, including program planning management
and reimbursement as well as legislation and ethics related to
service delivery. {Fall}
664L.
Applied Occupations IV. (6
CR)
Application of the occupational therapy
process to functional problems which interrupt or delay normal
growth, development and maturation during infancy, childhood
and adolescence. Occupational intervention strategies
for children and their
families are covered. {Fall}
674L.
Community Health. (4
CR)
The purpose of this course is for the
student to gain an increased knowledge of: community-based
health considerations and issues; community health resources;
partnerships with community services; interdisciplinary
processes; and serving people in community settings.
{Fall}
675.
Fieldwork
II (3-12 CR)
Experiences
with clients, occupational therapists and professionals in the
community. Students
must participate in two 12-week, full time clinical
internships. Fieldwork
is carried out in various settings throughout the state of New
Mexico and surrounding states.
Offered on a CR/NC
basis only. {Summer, Spring}
690.
Independent
Study. (2-4)
Self–directed
learning in occupational therapy with opportunity to explore
an area of interest in depth.
Develop experience in occupational therapy under the
supervision of a faculty mentor and/or community practitioners.
May be repeated for credit, no limit
(monitored by advisor) Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
{Fall, Spring, Summer}
Additional
Information
Independent
Study Occ Th 690, may be taken any semester. Occ Th 675
(Fieldwork) is an important part of occupational therapy
education. Short term fieldwork (FW I) is arranged in
coordination with specific courses. Full-time
fieldwork (Occ Th 675) follows successful completion of
academic course work and involves full-time placement in at
least two settings. Each
FW II placement is usually for 3 months (total of 6 months).
All required FW II must be completed within 24 months
of completion of the academic courses. Students are responsible for tuition, transportation to and
from the fieldwork centers and living expenses while on
fieldwork. Some
fieldwork opportunities will be available in New Mexico,
however some students will be traveling to other states.
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