OTA 236 Seminar IIA

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 II Experience, students come back to campus for a seminar for directed discussion and sharing based upon actual clinical experiences. Specific course content is dependent upon each student’s unique experience.

Prerequisites: OTA 225, OTA 226, and OTA 232

Corequisites: OTA 235

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the 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
Define personal challenges and improvements necessary for success in the next Fieldwork II Experience
Participate in professional on-line education and communication opportunities

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcome:

be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in their field

Total Hours: 20 Lecture Hours: 20