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OT 635 - Practice Management in Occupational Therapy
3 credit hours
Principles of organization and management in the healthcare system today. Models covered include nonprofit, proprietary, entrepreneurial, and corporate facilities. Systems of managed care and changes in healthcare delivery are examined. Leadership theories and application to occupational therapy are explored.
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OT 637 - Level I Fieldwork (Physical Disabilities)
1 credit hour
A one-week rotation that is taken in conjunction with OT 633 . The student is expected to integrate content from Physical Disabilities II into a practice setting. Course is taken on a pass/fail basis. (Co-requisite: OT 633 )
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OT 641 - Technology and Occupational Therapy
3 credit hours
This is an exploratory course on current assistive technology for occupational therapy treatment and enhancement of function. Use of computers, switches, software programs, adaptive equipment, diagnostic, medical, and environmental controls are explored. Hands on exploration of a range of technology options covering areas including: seating/positioning, environmental access, communication, learning, and sensory impairments.
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OT 642 - Psychosocial Occupational Therapy II
3 credit hours
Treatment planning and intervention for individuals with psychosocial conditions. Focus is on integrating specific theories and frames of reference into the treatment process. Level I fieldwork is required. Prerequisite: OT 632 Co-requisite OT 647
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OT 644 - Practice Issues and Trends in Occupational Therapy
2 credit hours
Current trends and issues within the occupational therapy profession, including the impact of legislative decisions, and changing practice roles and emerging practice areas are covered.
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OT 646 - Professional Development II
1 credit hour
Second course in a series of two aimed to promote the growth and development of students to become reflective occupational therapy professionals who view themselves as lifelong learners. This course includes a survey and re-examination of methods of assessment and intervention used by occupational therapists across a variety of medical, educational, and community based practice settings. Discussion related to students’ experiences from Fieldwork Level I combined with additional practice scenarios are used to develop clinical reasoning regarding screening, assessment, intervention and transition planning across the continuum of care to prepare for Fieldwork Level II and for future entry-level OT practice.
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OT 647 - Level I Fieldwork (Psychosocial Dysfunction)
1 credit hour
A one-week rotation that is taken in conjunction with OT 642 . The student is expected to integrate content from Psychosocial Occupational Therapy II into a practice setting. Course is taken on a pass/fail basis. (Co-requisite: OT 642 )
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OT 650 - Independent Study/Tutorial
3 credit hours
Study of a focused topic on an individual basis.
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OT 751 - Level II Fieldwork, Fall
12 credit hours
An in-depth (full time for 12 weeks) supervised experience with responsibility for providing occupational therapy services to clients with various occupational performance deficits. (Prerequisite: OT 751, successful completion with a grade of “C” or higher of all didactic work scheduled for completion prior to the start of the Fieldwork)
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OT 752 - Level II Fieldwork, Spring
12 credit hours
An in-depth (full-time for 12 weeks) supervised experience with responsibility for providing occupational therapy services to clients with various occupational performance deficits. Prerequisite: Successful completion with a grade of “C” or higher of all didactic work scheduled for completion prior to the start of the Fieldwork
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OT 753 - Level II Fieldwork, Elective
8 credit hours
An in-depth (full-time for 8-12 weeks) supervised experience with responsibility for providing occupational therapy services to clients in a selected interest area. (Prerequisites: OT 751 , OT 752 )
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OT 754 - Directed Research
2 credit hours
Research under faculty supervision. Requires filing of course objectives with the designated faculty mentor(s).
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OT 755 - Certification Examinations Preparation
1 credit hour
Comprehensive review of occupational therapy theory, application, and process in preparation for the national certification examination for occupational therapists. Includes study and test-taking strategies. (Prerequisites: OT 751 , OT 754 ).
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OT 802 - Advanced Theory & Philosophy in Occupational Therapy
3 credit hours
This course is a review, discussion, and analysis of the current theoretical and philosophical basis for occupational therapy practice.
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OT 803 - Trends in Occupational Therapy
3 credit hours
Current practice issues and trends within the occupational therapy profession are studied.
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OT 807 - Research Methodology
3 credit hours
A survey of basic quantitative and qualitative research designs and methods used in research relevant to the practice of occupational therapy. Emphasis is placed on learning how to critically evaluate research and become a better consumer of it.
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OT 808 - Statistics
3 credit hours
Through this course students become acquainted with, and develop a better understanding of, the statistical methods and techniques most commonly utilized in healthcare and education research. Interpretation of results of statistical analyses and assessment of the appropriateness of test selection are presented.
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OT 811 - Evidence Based Practice I
3 credit hours
First course in a series of two on the topic of evidence-based practice (EBP). This first EBP course provides an introduction to the concept of EBP, discusses the fundamental need to structure EBP within the framework of occupational therapy practice, and introduces students to the key underlying components and stages of EBP. The course provides students with the opportunity to, not only gain theoretical knowledge about the stages, but also engender skills that will allow them to begin to implement these in their practice.
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OT 812 - Evidence Based Practice II
3 credit hours
This course is the second in the series of two evidence-based practice (EBP) courses. Building on the EBP skills learned during OT 811, this course follows an evidence-based journal club format, involving small group work in a specific clinical area, offering students the opportunity to further enhance their EBP skills through implementation of the EBP process in additional exploration of clinical questions. Emphasis is also placed on reflecting upon and examining how the clinical reasoning processes underlying EBP influence one’s clinical decision-making and practice. OT 811
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OT 833 - Holistic School-Based Practice
3 credit hours
This course holistically addresses OT practice in school systems settings. Topics include, but are not limited to, IDEA, ADA 504, psychosocial intervention, and transition planning.
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OT 841 - Issues in Pediatric Practice
3 credit hours
Focus of study will be evaluation of the strengths and limitations of various treatment methods and modalities used in pediatric practice.
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OT 842 - Advances in Sensory Integration Theory and Practice
3 credit hours
Focus of study will be the theoretical foundation, research, and current treatment methods of sensory integration theory and practice.
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OT 843 - Early Intervention: Working with Children 0-3 and Their Families
3 credit hours
Overview of federal legislation involving the role of OT in early intervention will be discussed. Study will focus on OT programming in natural environments, family-centered practice, goal writing for the IFSP, and transition planning to preschool.
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OT 844 - Critical Thinking in Pediatric Intervention
3 credit hours
This course will explore in depth the foundation, research efficacy, similarities, and differences among the theoretical frameworks commonly employed by occupational and physical therapists working with children in a variety of contexts. Students will evaluate best practice in clinical application with a variety of diagnoses.
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OT 845 - Application of Technology to Occupational Therapy Practice
3 credit hours
Current technology utilized for occupational therapy practice and treatment of dysfunction. Use of computers, switches, software programs, adaptive equipment, diagnostic, medical, and environmental controls are explored.
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OT 847 - Issues in Geriatric Practice
3 credit hours
This course holistically addresses issues and intervention practices with geriatric populations. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, occupations of the elderly, adaptations for healthy living, and mental health issues.
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OT 849 - Addressing the Needs of the Medically Fragile Child
3 credit hours
The role of OT intervention in school and home environments for the medically fragile child is explored.
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OT 850 - Independent Project
1 credit hour
Independent investigation of a topic of interest. Approval of independent study option is by the faculty and chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy.
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OT 875 - Special Topics in Occupational Therapy
3 credit hours
Special topic colloquium the focus of which changes year to year, allowing for in-depth exploration of a particular content area of interest to the field of occupational therapy.
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OT 880 - Capstone Experience in Occupational Therapy I
3 credit hours
First course in a series of three for the M.S. in Advanced Occupational Therapy Studies Capstone Experience. During the first half of this course, students identify, develop, and articulate their ideas for their capstone terminal projects. During the second half of the course, students identify, locate, and review literature and other sources of information pertinent to their projects (that will provide a foundation for proceeding with the work they propose to do as their actual capstone project). Completion of at least 18 credits of the AMOT Program curriculum; permission of the AMOT Program Director
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OT 881 - Capstone Experience in Occupational Therapy II
3 credit hours
Second course in a series of three for the M.S. in Advanced Occupational Therapy Capstone Experience. During this second part of the course sequence, students develop proposals for their capstone projects. Students also serve as “advisors” and reviewers of their peers’ project proposals. OT 880
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OT 882 - Capstone Experience in Occupational Therapy III
3 credit hours
Third course in a series of three for the M.S. in Advanced Occupational Therapy Studies Capstone Experience. During this third part of the course sequence, students will implement their capstone projects, document their project experiences, produce final “products” or “artifacts” associated with their projects, write a paper about their project using OT Practice Author Guidelines and consider potential venues for future dissemination and publication. Students will also serve as “advisors” to their peers and reviewers of their peers’ progress reports and summaries. OT 881
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OTDE 6420 - Professional Development II: Health Promotion and Prevention
1 credit hour
This course is designed to stimulate critical thinking about occupation as a health determinant, and its relationship to well-being, participation, and social inclusion. The relevance of contextual factors and social determinants of health on occupational access and opportunities will be the central theme of this course. Concepts of social justice, occupational justice, and health justice will be the key constructs introduced in this course.
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OTDE 6440 - Professional Development III: Administration & Management
3 credit hours
This class focuses on the principles of organization and management in the health care system today. Administration and management in occupational therapy across practice settings with focus on an overview of payment systems, departmental organization, marketing, supervision, quality improvement and program evaluation. Models covered include nonprofit, proprietary, entrepreneurial, and corporate facilities. Systems of managed care and changes in health care delivery are examined.
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OTDE 6450 - Professional Development IV: Leadership, Activism & Advocacy
3 credit hours
This course explores avenues of leadership for novice occupational therapists. Students will learn advocacy skills needed to represent individual, community, and population-based concerns. Students will be exposed to activism strategies necessary to influence systems, current policy/legislation, and promoting social change for under-served populations.
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OTDE 6560 - Maintaining Health & Wellbeing: Chronic Disease Management
3 credit hours
Occupational therapy influences the health, well-being, and quality of life of individuals with chronic disease and the older adult population. Students will examine topics within public health and epidemiology and expand their knowledge of the OT’s capacity to prevent disease, disability, and activity limitations and to promote health, participation, and social inclusion.
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OTDE 6570 - Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
2 credit hours
This course will assist occupational therapy students to develop advanced clinical reasoning and practice skills in the area of hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. Students will incorporate relevant evidence-supported frames of references, evidence-based practice literature, and clinical guidelines into their treatment of hand and upper extremity diagnoses. Students will develop a deeper understanding of upper extremity conditions and anatomy through focused cadaver dissection. Students will build upon their foundation in orthotic fabrication to include additional types of orthoses. This course will help students with client-centered, evidence-based, and ethical decision making with clients across the life span who are being treated for upper extremity ailments. Prerequisites: OCTH 6550, OCTH 6540, OCTH 6530
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OTDE 6572 - Neurorehabilitation
2 credit hours
This course prepares students to develop advanced clinical reasoning and rehabilitation skills for treating neurological conditions across the lifespan. Students will learn application of motor control theories, and the neurological basis for motor control, motor learning and recovery of function. They will develop skills in various treatment approaches commonly used in neurorehabilitation. Use of evidence-based intervention and practice guidelines and translating current research using technology such as robotics and virtual reality in practice will be discussed.
Prerequisites/co-requisites as appropriate: OCTH5120, OCTH5125, OCTH5140, OCTH5220, OCTH5320, OCTH6530, OCTH6540.
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OTDE 6580 - Occupational Therapy in Acute Care
2 credit hours
This intensive course prepares students to develop advanced clinical reasoning and skills for practice in the acute care setting. Students will incorporate relevant evidence-supported frames of reference, evidence-based practice literature, and clinical guidelines in the acute care evaluation process, intervention-planning, infection control, critical lab values and vitals, interdisciplinary communication and disposition planning, and indications and contraindications for occupational therapy intervention. There will be a review of frequently utilized hospital equipment, adaptive equipment, and durable medical equipment, and a general overview of basic diagnoses commonly addressed in the acute care setting. This course prepares students for fieldwork experiences or clinical practice in the acute care environment. This course combines didactic review of common conditions with necessary bedside skills of the entry-level clinician in the complex hospital setting. Prerequisites/co-requisites as appropriate: OCTH5120, OCTH5125, OCTH5140, OCTH5220, OCTH5320, OCTH6530, OCTH6540
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OTDE 7810 - Directed Research I
2 credit hours
This course is the first in the directed research series, and introduces students to the research process. Students will participate in faculty-led research projects and develop an understanding of the area of study and begin the literature review process. Prerequisites: ASHS6300, ASHS6400
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OTDE 7820 - Directed Research II
2 credit hours
In this segment of the directed research series, students will focus on writing the final literature review, and understand the research study design and methods best suited to answer the research question.
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OTDE 7830 - Directed Research III
3 credit hours
In this phase of the directed research series, students will develop the research proposal and obtain IRB approval for conducting research. Data collection may commence at this stage pending approval from IRB.
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OTDE 7840 - Directed Research IV
3 credit hours
In this penultimate course of the directed research series, students will focus on data analysis and interpretation of results of their faculty-led research study. Students will develop the final product of the directed study and prepare to disseminate it in a public forum.
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OTDE 7910 - Doctoral Seminar I: Introduction to Needs Assessment
1 credit hour
Students will be exposed to different methods of conducting a needs assessment and how to use the information obtained from a needs assessment to plan for and develop a program for a specific targeted population. In this doctoral experience preparatory course, students will identify a project idea and conduct a review of literature incorporating works from within and outside the body of OT literature. Based on literature review, students will prepare the proposal for their Doctoral Experience component.
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OTDE 7920 - Doctoral Seminar II: Program Development
2 credit hours
Students will submit and defend their proposal to their doctoral Project Committee (consisting of the course instructor, their primary project advisor, and another member who may be their project mentor). During this seminar, students will also be introduced to and explore different methods of program evaluation and outcomes assessment. As part of the seminar, students may need to complete an IRB application to assess outcomes associated with a program they will develop. By the end of the course, students will be expected to translate the results of the needs assessment and propose a draft plan for a program development relevant to meeting an identified need at their practice site or with a community partner.
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OTDE 7930 - Doctoral Seminar III: Program Evaluation
3 credit hours
Students in this course will refine their program development to finalize plans for their Doctoral Experience and identify outcome measures for program evaluation and logistics of program implementation. Students will prepare all materials needed for the program they have designed, working together with staff and other stakeholders from their community site to be ready for implementation of the program that provides the basis for their Doctoral Experience.
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OTDE 7940 - Doctoral Experience
8 credit hours
The doctoral experiential component is an in-depth experience that prepares students beyond the entry-level (advanced), in one or more of the following: clinical practice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education, or theory development. Students will work closely with assigned faculty advisor to implement and evaluate the project they have developed in collaboration with their community site, with oversight from their faculty advisor. Prerequisites: OTDE7910, OTDE7920, OTDE7930. Additionally, all fieldwork experiences must be completed before a student can start their doctoral experiential component.
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OTDE 7950 - Doctoral Summit
3 credit hours
This seminar will include the public dissemination of the Doctoral experience capstone project. Formal presentations that showcase the work and outcomes will be made to the campus community. Students will be required to prepare the final product (report/manuscript) to be ready for submission in a peer-reviewed professional venue (i.e. professional journal, state or national professional conference, etc.).
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OTDE 8010 - Doctoral Inquiry Seminar I
3 credit hours
This course will introduce students to fundamentals and contributions of scholarly activities to a professional knowledge. Students will review scientific inquiry and the research process related to their specific capstone project idea/passion area. Students will conduct a review of literature incorporating works from within and outside the body of occupational therapy literature. Students will learn how to use research literature to evaluate and guide evidence-based program development or models of clinical decision-making. Students will identify areas of need or gaps in the literature that may form the preliminary basis for their capstone project.
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OTDE 8020 - Doctoral Inquiry Seminar II
3 credit hours
In the second course of the doctoral seminar series, students will build on the needs assessment/gaps from the literature review from the previous course and develop a methodologically sound and feasible capstone project plan grounded in theory. Collaboration with the community site mentor is critical in the project feasibility plan. Students will learn research methodologies and design, including capstone outcomes, to support the design of the project plan. As part of the seminar, students will learn about human subject research with CITI training and complete an IRB application draft along with an informed consent process. Students will submit a scholarly project proposal and identify potential sources of funding or reimbursement for their project.
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OTDE 8030 - Doctoral Inquiry Seminar III
3 credit hours
The third doctoral seminar will introduce students to various approaches to data collection, interpretation, analysis, and synthesis. Students will apply this learning to prepare a case report, as well as their capstone project. They will continue to refine their capstone project in preparation for their Doctoral Capstone Experience. Students will finalize their site agreements, identify outcome measures for program evaluation, and determine logistics of program implementation. Additionally, students will delineate learning objectives. Students will gather all of the resources needed for their project, working collaboratively with their faculty advisor and community mentor. Students will begin the process of selecting an appropriate peer-reviewed journal and preparing a manuscript OR students will identify a professional conference and will begin preparation for submitting a conference abstract for presentation.
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OTDE 8040 - Doctoral Inquiry Seminar IV: Doctoral Capstone Experience
12 credit hours
The Doctoral Capstone Experience is an in-depth experience that prepares students beyond the entry-level, in one or more of the following: clinical practice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education, or theory development. Students will work closely with their assigned faculty advisor(s) to implement and evaluate the project they have developed in collaboration with their community site mentor, with oversight from their faculty advisor. Prerequisites: OTDE 8010, OTDE 8020, and OTDE 8030. Additionally, all fieldwork experiences must be completed before a student can start their Doctoral Capstone Experience.
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OTDE 8050 - Doctoral Inquiry Seminar V: Doctoral Summit
4 credit hours
In this course, students complete their culminating doctoral project with interpreting and analyzing results. They additionally disseminate the findings from their scholarly work, relating theory to practice and demonstrating synthesis of advanced knowledge. Public dissemination of their Doctoral Capstone projects takes place through a poster session that is conducted through A.T. Still University. Additionally, students submit a manuscript for publication or a conference abstract for presentation. Finally, students submit a doctoral portfolio that includes specific doctoral assignments as evidence of advanced preparation, as well as a case report. Their Doctoral Capstone papers and posters, along with their doctoral portfolios, are archived in the Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstone Repository, which is available through the A.T. Still University library LibGuide.
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OTDP 9010 - Disabilities Studies
4 credit hours
This course will focus on the experience of living with a disability from the perspective of those with disabilities. Includes reading of works written or otherwise authored by persons with disabilities and provides a historical perspective on the disability and independent living movements in the U.S. and internationally. The use of person-first language, the World Health Organization Classification of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, principles of universal design, models of empowerment, strengths development, the value of collaboration, and promoting health and wellness within the disability community will be some of the topics addressed during this course. NOTE: Open to all ATSU students.
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OTDP 9020 - Organizational Behavior
4 credit hours
Survey of theories about how individuals and groups act in organizations and the applicability of these to maximize activity participation, promote targeted behavior change and health related outcomes. Includes an examination of a strengths-based approach to leadership and management and a focus on identifying aspects of an organization’s culture and how such cultural dimensions of organizations can influence leadership, communication, and group dynamics.
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OTDP 9030 - Policy Analysis
4 credit hours
An introduction to policy analysis including the application of analytical techniques through case study examples, with a particular focus on selected health policies.
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OTDP 9040 - Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
4 credit hours
Introduction to scholarly inquiry and dissemination aimed at promoting effective practices in teaching and learning.
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OTDP 9300 - OTD Seminar I – The Role of OT in Health Promotion & Wellness
4 credit hours
This course will explore the myriad of opportunities for OT’s to influence the health and/or wellbeing of individuals and populations. Students will examine topics within public health and epidemiology while furthering their knowledge of OT’s capacity to prevent disease, disability and activity limitations, and to promote health and participation. Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to identify a target population and/or an agency or community partner that could benefit from an occupation based health promotion and/or wellness initiative, and should have a proposed program idea that could be explored for further development. Includes a focus on literature from positive psychology and exploration of the relevancy of this body of work for occupational therapy practitioner-scholars. OTDP 9910
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OTDP 9400 - OTD Seminar II - Program Development & Evaluation, Part I
4 credit hours
First course in a series of two on this topic, during this seminar, students will be exposed to different methods of conducting a needs assessment and how to use the information obtained from a needs assessment to plan for and develop a program for a specific targeted population. By the end of the course students will be expected to complete a needs assessment and plan a program relevant to meeting an identified need at their practice site or with a community partner. OTDP 9300 OTDP 9920
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OTDP 9500 - OTD Seminar III - Program Development & Evaluation, Part II
4 credit hours
Second course in a series of two on this topic, during this seminar students will be introduced to and explore different methods of program evaluation and outcomes assessment. As part of the seminar, they will be expected to complete an IRB application to assess outcomes associated with a program they will develop. OTDP 9400 OTDP 9930
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OTDP 9600 - OTD Seminar IV - Strategic and Financial Planning
4 credit hours
During this seminar, students will learn about the combined strategic and financial planning that is necessary to sustain a program’s feasibility and long term viability. Through case study examples, students will examine the relationship between organizational and programmatic priorities and the allocation and deployment of resources. By the end of the course students will be able to create a business unit plan that includes a market analysis, budget (start-up and/or operational, as well as human resource and facility planning), financial projections, and measurement of performance in relation to expenditures.
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OTDP 9700 - OTD Seminar V - Opportunities, Roles & Responsibilities in Leadership and Advocacy Arenas
4 credit hours
This course will explore avenues of leadership for the practicing occupational therapist, as well as teach advocacy skills needed to represent individual, community and population based concerns. Students will be exposed to verbal and written advocacy strategies necessary to influence current policy/legislation or that can be used for the development of new policies. At the end of the course students will demonstrate their ability to be a change agent in at least one of the following new roles: manager, supervisor, care coordinator, program developer, entrepreneur, consultant, advocate, mediator, policy infuser, liaison, community partner/organizer, or committee chair or officer in a professional organization or community group. In order to complete the OTD program, the student will be required to demonstrate one additional leadership role.
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OTDP 9800 - OTD Seminar VI - Professional Writing & Dissemination of Practice-Based Scholarship
4 credit hours
Conducted using a writing workshop format, this course will focus on how to write a scholarly article from beginning to end, how to find appropriate publication avenues for scholarly writing and conference forums for dissemination of practice-based scholarship, how to prepare proposals for a presenting at conferences, and how to prepare presentations and posters. By the end of this course, students will be expected to submit a written article using author’s guidelines from a peer-reviewed journal and a proposal for presenting at a suitable conference venue using “Call for Papers” guidelines.
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OTDP 9910 - OT Doctoral Project I
2 credit hours
Introduction to and comparison of forms of scholarship with particular emphasis on practice-based scholarship. Students will be expected to identify a theoretical body of work or conceptual framework and examine how this work applies to some aspect of their present or future practice area of interest. OTDP 9300
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OTDP 9920 - OT Doctoral Project II
2 credit hours
Building upon OT 9910, students will identify a project idea and conduct a review of literature incorporating works from within and outside the body of OT literature. During this second course in the OTD Project sequence, students collaborate with the course instructor to identify an OTD project advisor (who must be selected from a designated list of OT Department Faculty) and a project mentor from outside the OT Department (might come from other departments or schools within the university or from the community). OTDP 9910 OTDP 9400
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OTDP 9930 - OT Doctoral Project III
2 credit hours
Students work with their project advisors and project mentors to develop a full proposal treatment for the project idea approved by their primary OTD Project advisors. OTDP 9920 OTDP 9500
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OTDP 9940 - OT Doctoral Project IV
2 credit hours
Upon completion of their OTD Project proposals, students submit and defend their proposal to their OTD Project Committee (consisting of their OT 9910 course instructor, their primary project advisor and their project mentor). Following Committee approval, students complete and submit an IRB application to the ATSU-Mesa IRB committee as appropriate. OT 9930 and OTDP 9500
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OTDP 9941 - OT Doctoral Project Proposal Completion
1 credit hour
Additional research and study required to complete and defend the OTD Project Proposal and/or obtain IRB approval. (1-4 credits; amount of credits to be determined by Project Advisor and/or Doctoral Committee).
Note: In the event a student receives an “Incomplete Pass” grade for OTDP 9940 and is required to register for OTDP 9941 for 1-4 credits, the student will be allowed to continue on into the 2nd year of the OTD Project sequence at the discretion of the student’s Project Advisor and/or Committee.
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OTDP 9950 - OT Doctoral Project V
2 credit hours
Following their successful proposal defense and IRB submission, students enter the implementation phase of their OTD Projects, identifying at the beginning of the quarter the end point they intend to achieve. Students are required to provide progress reports to and receive feedback from their Project Advisors and Mentors at least 2-3 times during the quarter. OTDP 9940
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OTDP 9960 - OT Doctoral Project VI
2 credit hours
Students continue with and complete the implementation phase of their OTD Projects. Students are required to provide progress reports to and receive feedback from their Project Advisors and Mentors at least 2-3 times during the quarter. OTDP 9950
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OTDP 9970 - OT Doctoral Project VII
2 credit hours
Students will complete their program evaluations and document their results, completing at least a full first draft of an article for future publication as per author guidelines for a peer reviewed (online or print) journal and a proposal for a conference submission. OTDP 9960 Co-requisite or pre-requisite: OTDP 9800
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OTDP 9980 - OT Doctoral Project VIII
2 credit hours
Upon completion of their coursework and all their OTD Project requirements, students formally petition to present and defend their projects to their Project Committee members and an additional outside reviewer. Upon their successful defense, they will be invited to present their projects to their peers in an online or in person conference forum.
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OTDP 9981 - OT Doctoral Project Completion
1 credit hour
Additional research and study required to complete and defend the OTD Project. (1-4 credits; amount of credits to be determined by Project Advisor and/or Doctoral Committee)
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ORTH 5000 - Research Methodology
1 credit hour
This course is the first in a sequence of four courses, the ultimate goal of which is for the student to propose, conduct, and document a research project that will make a meaningful contribution to scientific knowledge and better the health of the community consistent with the mission of the A. T. Still University. The outcome of this four-course sequence will be a publication-quality paper. In addition, students will be able to use this paper as the basis for requesting funding to carry out further research on their topic.
The Research Methodology course will inaugurate this process by providing students with a firm grounding in the process of healthcare research. This will include an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the basic types of research studies including case studies, case series, observational studies, clinical trials, and meta-analyses. Students will be required to explore topics and sources of data for their research projects.
By the end of this first course students will have developed and submitted a detailed proposal of their research project, including a research question or hypothesis, a review of the literature, and a data acquisition and analysis plan.
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ORTH 5001 - Data Analysis
1 credit hour
This course is designed to complement the Research Methodology course and will run concurrently with it. In the Methodology course, students will learn about the various types of research studies with the outcome of developing a proposal for a project. The Data Analysis course provides students with the tools to conduct and analyze this project. In a sense, Research Methodology will answer the question “what” and Data Analysis will provide the “how.”
Students will master the basics of statistical analyses as applied to the health sciences, including data presentation and summary measures, probability and probability distributions, measures of association, hypothesis testing, and modeling.
Using statistical software packages, students will gain hands-on experience in analyzing data and interpreting results. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the results of an analysis, rather than simply reporting statistical output.
By the end of this course, students will be able to specify the appropriate statistical analyses for their personal research project. They will also have the skills to be discerning consumers of scientific literature and be capable of applying data analytic skills to future research endeavors.
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ORTH 5002 - Research Writing I
.5 credit hours
In this course, the resident will examine in practical terms the elements required for the successful publication of a medical/dental journal article or clinical case review.
The ability to present information in a clear and precise manner is a prerequisite for any professional writing. Working in the context of the individual student’s research paper, emphasis will be placed on proper language usage, the principles of composition, and developing a readable style. Students will explore appropriate peer-reviewed journals, including electronic publications, to which to submit their papers for publication and the specific requirements of these journals, including reference and format styles.
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ORTH 5003 - Research Writing II
.5 credit hours
In this course, the resident will examine in practical terms the elements required for the successful publication of a medical/dental journal article or clinical case review.
By the end of this course students will have completed and submitted their research paper. In this course, students will use their research project papers as a basis of applying for funding for a future project. This project will better the health of the community consistent with the mission of the A. T. Still University.
Students will be introduced to the theory and practice of grant writing and identifying sources of funding. Using this knowledge, students will identify possible sources of funding, write grant applications tailored to the requirements of these sources, submit these applications, and follow-up as needed. Students will also learn about the history, rationale, and mechanics of institutional review boards.
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ORTH 5004 - Research
6 credit hours
This course is designed to monitor the progress made by all residents on their research project.
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ORTH 5005 - Craniofacial Growth & Development I
1 credit hour
In this course, the residents will be provided with sound scientific background of physical and craniofacial growth that will allow each resident to recognize and manage patients with both normal and abnormal growth.
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ORTH 5006 - Craniofacial Growth & Development II
1 credit hour
This course provides sound scientific background of physical and craniofacial growth that will allow each orthodontic resident to recognize and manage both normal and abnormal growth patients. Several specific syndromes will be presented with clinical relevance
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ORTH 5007 - Graduate Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology
1 credit hour
The purpose of the course is to provide students a graduate level training experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. The course will serve to review and reinforce basic oral pathology learned in the pre-doctoral curriculum as well as expand and discuss more advanced and controversial topics. A portion of the course will be case based; applying principles of problem based learning where critical thinking and solving problems is emphasized. This later approach will focus on the patient’s presenting signs and symptoms, and through the application of basic principles of the biomedical sciences, work toward developing a differential diagnosis, establishing a definitive diagnosis and deciding on the most appropriate course of treatment for the individual patient. The course will include the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical and microscopic features, treatment and prognosis, as well as differential diagnosis important for the practicing specialist in orthodontics.
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ORTH 5008 - Biomechanics I
1 credit hour
In this course, residents will develop a working knowledge of the biomechanical principles used in orthodontic tooth movement and dentofacial orthopedics. The science of biomechanics and biomaterials applied to clinical situations will be stressed. Residents will learn to recognize favorable and unfavorable reactions to force systems, and begin to utilize principles learned in the design of optimal appliances and springs.
In addition, residents will learn about the composition, properties and manipulation of modern orthodontic materials including impression materials, bonding and banding cements, ceramic, plastic and metal brackets, orthodontic wires and springs, latex and non-latex elastics, and alastic ties and chains.
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ORTH 5009 - Biomechanics II
2 credit hours
In this course, residents will develop a working knowledge of the biomechanical principles used in orthodontic tooth movement and dentofacial orthopedics. The science of biomechanics and biomaterials applied to clinical situations will be stressed. Residents will learn to recognize favorable and unfavorable reactions to force systems, and begin to utilize principles learned in the design of optimal appliances and springs.
In addition, residents will learn about the composition, properties and manipulation of modern orthodontic materials including impression materials, bonding and banding cements, ceramic, plastic and metal brackets, orthodontic wires and springs, latex and non-latex elastics, and alastic ties and chains.
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ORTH 5010 - Biomechanics III
1 credit hour
In this course, residents will further develop their working knowledge of the biomechanical principles used in orthodontic tooth movement and dentofacial orthopedics. The application of biomechanics and biomaterials to clinical situations will be stressed. Residents will learn to recognize favorable and unfavorable reactions to force systems, and begin to utilize principles learned in the design of optimal appliances and springs.
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ORTH 5011 - Essentials of Teaching
1 credit hour
In this course, residents will be introduced to various educational methodologies and philosophies in teaching and learning in order to prepare them to teach in the predoctoral program.
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ORTH 5012 - Graduate Head & Neck Anatomy
1 credit hour
In this course, the residents will develop a working knowledge of the gross anatomy of the head and neck relevant to the practice of dentistry and in particular the resident’s specific specialty (i.e., orthodontics) as well as core knowledge sufficient for appropriate consultation and collaboration with medical colleagues.
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ORTH 5013 - Cell, Oral & Developmental Biology
1 credit hour
This course provides the resident with detailed information about cell development, cell structures, membrane flow, signal transduction, apoptotic process, inheritance and early embryogensis; oral, craniofacial and skull development.
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ORTH 5014 - Graduate Occlusion
1 credit hour
This course will provide an overview of contemporary occlusal concepts and their evolution, establish a working knowledge of occlusion as it relates to diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment, and promote interaction among dental providers and specialists in the treatment of patients with occlusal problems and/or disturbances.
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ORTH 5015 - Graduate Oral Radiology
0.5 credit hours
In this course, the resident will develop advanced skills in panoramic, cephalometrics radiology and Direct Dental Imaging, both intraorally and extraorally as well as Cone Technology Digital Imagery.
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ORTH 5100 - Introduction to Cephalometrics
1 credit hour
In a number of dental specialties (most prominently orthodontics and oral and maxillofacial surgery), the cephalometric technique provides a standard means of description, treatment planning, evaluation, and communication. Technical ability, rather than choice of measurements, is often the limiting factor in cephalometric analysis. This course will emphasize “hands-on” experience with landmark localization, tracing, and measurement.
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ORTH 5101 - Orthodontic Clinic I
10 credit hours
The purpose of this course is to educate residents in clinical patient management utilizing Orthodontic Records Taking (ABO Standards), Oral Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Cephalometrics, Radiology, Orthodontic Appliance Design, Orthodontic Techniques, Dentofacial Orthopedics, Biomechanical Principles, Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care, and Clinical Orthodontic Treatment/Case Management.
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ORTH 5102 - Orthodontic Clinic II
10 credit hours
The purpose of this course is to educate residents in clinical patient management utilizing Orthodontic Records Taking (ABO Standards), Oral Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Cephalometrics, Radiology, Orthodontic Appliance Design, Orthodontic Techniques, Dentofacial Orthopedics, Biomechanical Principles, Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care, and Clinical Orthodontic Treatment/Case Management.
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ORTH 5103 - Orthodontic Clinic III
10 credit hours
The purpose of this course is to educate residents in clinical patient management utilizing Orthodontic Records Taking (ABO Standards), Oral Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Cephalometrics, Radiology, Orthodontic Appliance Design, Orthodontic Techniques, Dentofacial Orthopedics, Biomechanical Principles, Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care, and Clinical Orthodontic Treatment/Case Management.
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ORTH 5104 - Orthodontic Clinic IV
10 credit hours
The purpose of this course is to educate residents in clinical patient management utilizing Orthodontic Records Taking (ABO Standards), Oral Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Cephalometrics, Radiology, Orthodontic Appliance Design, Orthodontic Techniques, Dentofacial Orthopedics, Biomechanical Principles, Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care, and Clinical Orthodontic Treatment/Case Management.
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ORTH 5105 - Orthodontic Clinic V
10 credit hours
The purpose of this course is to educate residents in clinical patient management utilizing Orthodontic Records Taking (ABO Standards), Oral Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Cephalometrics, Radiology, Orthodontic Appliance Design, Orthodontic Techniques, Dentofacial Orthopedics, Biomechanical Principles, Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care, and Clinical Orthodontic Treatment/Case Management.
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ORTH 5106 - Orthodontic Literature Review I
0.5 credit hours
This course will provide residents with a sound background in current and classical orthodontic and related literature. Articles from the American Board of Orthodontics’ suggested reading list are used along with current articles selected by the course director. The articles will be discussed in this course and are supplemented with articles from Orthodontic Seminars.
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ORTH 5107 - Orthodontic Literature Review II
0.5 credit hours
This course will provide residents with a sound background in current and classical orthodontic and related literature. Articles from the American Board of Orthodontics’ suggested reading list are used along with current articles selected by the course director. The articles will be discussed in this course and are supplemented with articles from Orthodontic Seminars.
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ORTH 5108 - Orthodontic Literature Review III
0.5 credit hours
This course will provide residents with a sound background in current and classical orthodontic and related literature. Articles from the American Board of Orthodontics’ suggested reading list are used along with current articles selected by the course director. The articles will be discussed in this course and are supplemented with articles from Orthodontic Seminars.
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ORTH 5109 - Orthodontic Literature Review IV
0.5 credit hours
This course will provide residents with a sound background in current and classical orthodontic and related literature. Articles from the American Board of Orthodontics’ suggested reading list are used along with current articles selected by the course director. The articles will be discussed in this course and are supplemented with articles from Orthodontic Seminars.
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ORTH 5110 - Orthodontic Seminar I
5 credit hours
This course provides the resident with basic scientific information in biomechanical principles, and orthodontic techniques required to diagnose, treatment plan, correct routine and complex malocclusions of the growing and skeletally mature patient.
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