OTA 241 Seminar IIB

2 credits

This course covers the practical clinical issues experienced by the OTA students during the first 8 weeks of the quarter. After the successful completion of the 8-week Fieldwork IIB Experience, students come back to campus for a seminar for directed discussion and sharing based upon actual clinical experiences. Practical preparation for the national occupational therapy assistant certification examination is emphasized.

Prerequisites: OTA 235 and OTA 236.

Corequisites: OTA 240.

Quarters Offered: Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Define and differentiate between occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant roles in the clinical fieldwork setting
Participate in a professional manner in group discussions regarding the effects of disease of disability on real clients, organizations, and populations
Recognize personal challenges and institute strategies necessary for successful completion of the national certification examination
Be eligible to take the examination for occupational therapy assistants given by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Find employment as an occupational therapy assistant after passing the NBCOT examination