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  • Allied Health

  • Dr. Patricia Castiglia, Dean
    Dr. Gail Ackall, Associate Dean
    Connie Gamboa, Assistant Dean

    1101 N. Campbell
    Phone: (915) 747-7280
    Fax: (915) 747-7207
    E-mail: soah@utep.edu



    School of Allied Health

    1. Department Information
    2. Program in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
    3. Program in Health Science
    4. Program in Kinesiology and Sports Studies
    5. Program in Occupational Therapy
    6. Program in Pharmacy
    7. Program in Physical Therapy
    8. Program in Speech-Language Pathology
    9. Clinical Laboratory Science (CLSC) Courses
    10. Health Siences (HSCI) Courses
    11. Kinesiology (KIN) Courses
    12. Physical Education Activity (PE) Courses
    13. Occupational Therapy (OT) Courses
    14. Speech - Language Phatology (SPLP) Courses


    Occupational Therapy (OT)

    3103 Occupational Therapy Practice Skills (0-2)
    Introduction to basic level application of occupational therapy practice skills including: beginning skills in basic physical assessments, life support, and infection control; patient/therapist interaction and verbal/non-verbal communication; physical management techniques relevant to occupational therapy practice; utilization of library resources; computer usage; and basic documentation of the treatment process. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: OT 3321 with a grade of "C" or better. OT 3321 may be taken concurrently with OT 3103.

    3114 Medical Terminology (0-0-1)
    A self-paced course designed for the occupational therapy student to gain a working knowledge of medical terminology, symbols, abbreviations, roots, prefixes, and suffixes.

    3122 Biomechanical Approach in Occupational Lab (0-2)
    Techniques in the application of mechanical principles to evaluation and treatment of individuals with problems of strength, range of motion, endurance, and tissue integrity. Prerequisite: OT 3222 with a grade of "C" or better. OT 3222 may be taken concurrently with OT 3122.

    3123 Evaluations in Occupational Therapy Lab (0-2)
    A laboratory learning experience on conducting evaluations in general areas of occupational therapy practice. Laboratory fee required. Prerequisite: OT 3223 with a grade of "C" or better. OT 3223 may be taken concurrently with OT 3123.

    3135 Preceptorship A (0-0-1)
    Seminar and clinical experience that integrates applications of theoretical knowledge to specific areas of practice and patient populations. Prerequisites: OT 3222 and OT 3122, each with a grade of "C" or better. OT 3222 and OT 3122 may be taken concurrently with OT 3135.

    3202 Therapeutic Media II (1-3)
    Use of therapeutic activities which integrate biomechanical and psychosocial concepts to treatment, along with activity analysis and application to a variety of patient populations. Laboratory fee required. Prerequisites: OT 3222, OT 3301, and OT 3312, each with a grade of "C" or better. OT 3222 and OT 3312 may be taken concurrently with OT 3202.

    3222 Biomechanical Approach in Occupational Therapy (2-0)
    Focuses on the biomechanical frame of reference with application of mechanical principles to human function for evaluating and treating people with problems of strength, range of motion, endurance, and tissue integrity. Prerequisites: OT 3103, OT 3122, OT 3321, and OT 3410, each with a grade of "C" or better. OT 3122 may be taken concurrently with OT 3222.

    3223 Evaluations in Occupational Therapy (2-0)
    Focuses on the evaluation step of the occupational therapy process within a variety of frames of reference, patient populations, and practice areas. Prerequisites: OT 3321 and OT 3123, each with a grade of "C" or better. OT 3123 may be taken concurrently with OT 3223.

    3301 Therapeutic Media I (2-3)
    Focuses on basic activity analysis to understand the performance components required for participation in activities. Includes teaching skills and an exploration of the implication of leisure and time management to wellness. Laboratory fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the program; OT 3103 and OT 3321, each with a grade of "C" or better. OT 3103 and OT 3321 may be taken concurrently with OT 3301.

    3311 Human Adaptation to Pathophysiology (3-0)
    The study of pathophysiological processes and their impact on the body systems, with special attention to disease or trauma-induced alterations of regulatory mechanisms in the human organism. Links the foundational body of knowledge of normal human structure and functions to disruptions that affect occupational performance and performance components.

    3312 Clinical Psychiatry (3-0)
    Emphasizes the psychiatric function and dysfunction involved in work, play, activities of daily living, and temporal adaption. Prerequisite: OT 3311 with a grade of "C" or better.

    3313 Studies in Human Neurosciences (3-0)
    Advanced study in human neurosciences with emphasis on the structures and the functions of the nervous system as applied to occupational performance and performance components. Prerequisite: OT 3410 with a grade of "C" or better.

    3321 Basic Concepts in Occupational Therapy (3-0)
    Overview of occupational therapy practice; introduction to the theories, frame of reference, and tools of occupational therapy practice.

    3410 Functional and Applied Anatomy (3-3)
    A study of the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, and peripheral nervous systems of the human body involved in locomotion and in the exploration and manipulation of one's environment. Laboratory includes dissection of cadavers. Laboratory fee required.

    4124 Psychosocial Approaches in Occupational Therapy Lab (0-2)
    Lab for practice of technical competencies in the application of psychosocial approaches to therapy. Laboratory fee required. Prerequisite: OT 4224 with a grade of "C" or better. OT 4224 may be taken concurrently with OT 4124.

    4125 Developmental Approaches in Occupational Therapy Lab (0-2)
    Lab using the techniques of the developmental treatment approaches for application of the occupational therapy process to the pediatric population. Prerequisite: OT 4225 with a grade of "C" or better. OT 4225 may be taken concurrently with OT 4125. Laboratory fee required.

    4127 Work and Human Occupations Lab (0-2)
    Laboratory experience for the evaluation of work readiness and physical capacity for work as well as treatment skills related to Work Programs. Laboratory fee required. Prerequisite: OT 4227 with a grade of "C" or better. OT 4227 may be taken concurrently with OT 4127.

    4129 Neurodevelopmental Approaches in Occupational Therapy Lab (0-2)
    Lab using the techniques of the neurodevelopmental treatment approaches for application of the occupational therapy process to adults with neurological disorders. Prerequisites: OT 4225, OT 4125, and OT 4229 (may be taken concurrently), each with a grade of "C" or better.

    4136 Preceptorship B (0-0-1)
    This is a continuation of Preceptorship A with special emphasis on the treatment management planning process. Prerequisites: OT 3122, OT 3222, and OT 3135, each with a grade of "C" or better.

    4137 Preceptorship C (0-0-1)
    This is a continuation of Preceptorships A and B with a special emphasis on the evaluation process. Prerequisites: OT 4136, OT 3223, and OT 3123, each with a grade of "C" or better. OT 3223 and OT 3123 may be taken concurrently with OT 4137.

    4204 Therapeutic Media III (1-2)
    Incorporates higher levels of activity and task analysis with instructions in occupational therapy modalities with emphasis on grading and adapting activities for prevocational and vocational deficits. Laboratory fee required. Prerequisites: OT 3202 and OT 4228, each with a grade of "C" or better. OT 4228 may be taken concurrently with OT 4204.

    4205 Upper Extremity Orthotics and Prosthetics (1-2)
    Integration of foundational and theoretical knowledge with technical competencies in fabrication, modification, and application of orthotics and prosthetics in occupational therapy practice. Laboratory fee required. Prerequisite: OT 3222 with a grade of "C" or better.

    4224 Psychosocial Approaches in Occupational Therapy (2-0)
    Higher level integrative tasks in the application of psychosocial approaches to occupational therapy treatment planning and intervention. Prerequisites: OT 3123, OT 3223, OT 3312, and OT 4124, and each with a grade of "C" or better. OT 4124 may be taken concurrently with OT 4224.

    4225 Developmental Approaches in Occupational Therapy (2-0)
    Integration of basic foundational knowledge, theoretical constructs, and developmental approaches to occupational therapy treatment planning and intervention with the pediatric population. Prerequisites: OT 3223, OT 3123, OT 3311, OT 3313, and OT 4125, each with a grade of "C" or better. OT 3223, OT 3123, OT 3311, and OT 4125 may be taken concurrently with OT 4225.

    4227 Work and Human Occupation (2-0)
    Focuses on human occupation and other frames of reference as it relates to the scope of work-related programs. Prerequisites: OT 3123, OT 3223, OT 4127, and OT 4204, each with a grade of "C" or better. OT 3123, OT 3223, OT 4127, and OT 4204 may be taken concurrently with 4227.

    4228 Rehabilitative Approach in Occupational Therapy (1-2)
    This course focuses on higher level integrative tasks to apply the rehabilitation frame of reference to occupational therapy treatment planning and intervention. Laboratory fee required. Prerequisites: OT 3122 and OT 3222, each with a grade of "C" or better.

    4229 Neurodevelopmental Approaches in Occupational Therapy (2-0)
    Integration of foundational neuroscience knowledge, theoretical constructs, and neurodevelopmental approaches to occupational therapy treatment planning and intervention for the adult with neurologically based physical dysfunction. Prerequisites: OT 4225, OT 4125, OT 4129, each with a grade of "C" or better. OT 4129 may be taken concurrently with OT 4229.

    4250 Selected Topics in Occupational Therapy (2-0)
    4350 Selected Topics in Occupational Therapy (3-0)
    Selected topics of current interest. May be repeated when topic varies.

    4252 Independent Investigative Studies in Occupational Therapy (0-0-2)
    Two credit hours of self-directed study planned to meet the learning objectives of the student in a special area of interest. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.20 in major courses.

    4315 Legal/Ethical Issues in Health Care (3-0)
    A study of legal and ethical principles as they apply to the provision of health care and an in-depth look at how this applies to the allied health professional's roles and responsibilities.

    4316 Management Skills in Occupational Therapy (3-0)
    Application of management principles within the occupational therapy setting. Prerequisite: OT 4136 with a grade of "C" or better.

    4326 Advanced Professional Concepts in Occupational Therapy (3-0)
    Application of clinical reasoning and social systems concepts to a variety of cases integrating foundational knowledge and theoretical constructs. Prerequisites: OT 3311, OT 3312, OT 4228, and OT 4325, each with a grade of "C" or better. OT 4325 may be taken concurrently with OT 4326.

    4338 Field Studies in Occupational Therapy: Elective (0-0-20)
    Elective six week full-time clinical experience designed to provide the student with additional learning experience in applying technical competencies and theoretical constructs acquired during the academic portion of the program to the occupational therapy process in an area of practice selected by the student. These experiences must be under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist (OTR). Course related fee required. Prerequisites: All required occupational therapy academic work and Preceptorships.

    4352 Independent Investigative Studies in Occupational Therapy (0-0-3)
    Three credit hours of self-directed study planned to meet the learning objectives of the student in a special area of interest. Prerequisite: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.20 in major courses.

    4640 Field Studies in Occupational Therapy: Developmental Health (0-0-20)
    Full-time clinical experience in which the student applies technical competencies and theoretical constructs to the occupational therapy process with patients who have problems in the area of developmental health. These experiences must be under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist (OTR). This course is graded on a credit/no credit basis. Course related fee required. Prerequisites: All required occupational therapy academic work and Preceptorships. Corequisite: OT 4641.

    4641 Field Studies in Occupational Therapy: Developmental Health (0-0-20)
    Full-time clinical experience in which the student applies technical competencies and theoretical constructs to the occupational therapy process with patients who have problems in the area of developmental health. These experiences must be under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist (OTR). This course is graded on a credit/no credit basis. Prerequisites: All required occupational therapy academic work and Preceptorships. Corequisite: OT 4640.

    4642 Field Studies in Occupational Therapy: Mental Health (0-0-20)
    Full-time clinical experience in which the student applies technical competencies and theoretical constructs to the occupational therapy process with patients who have problems in the area of mental health. These experiences must be under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist (OTR). This course is graded on a credit/no credit basis. Course related fee required. Prerequisites: All required occupational therapy academic work and Preceptorships. Corequisite: OT 4643.

    4643 Field Studies in Occupational Therapy: Mental Health (0-0-20)
    Full-time clinical experience in which the student applies technical competencies and theoretical constructs to the occupational therapy process with patients who have problems in the area of mental health. These experiences must be under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist (OTR). This course is graded on a credit/no credit basis. Prerequisites: All required occupational therapy academic work and Preceptorships. Corequisite: OT 4642.

    4644 Field Studies in Occupational Therapy: Physical Health (0- 0-20)
    Full-time clinical experience in which the student applies technical competencies and theoretical constructs to the occupational therapy process with patients who have problems in the area of physical health. These experiences must be under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist (OTR). This course is graded on a credit/no credit basis. Course related fee required. Prerequisites: All required occupational therapy academic work and Preceptorships. Corequisite: OT 4645.

    4645 Field Studies in Occupational Therapy: Physical Health (0-0-20)
    Full-time clinical experience in which the student applies technical competencies and theoretical constructs to the occupational therapy process with patients who have problems in the area of physical health. These experiences must be under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist (OTR). This course is graded on a credit/no credit basis. Prerequisites: All required occupational therapy academic work and Preceptorships. Corequisite: OT 4644.
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