• OTD 7115: Fieldwork Seminar

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  This fieldwork introduction course provides an overview of the occupational therapy fieldwork experiences. Students will learn about the integration of fieldwork within the curriculum, professional behaviors, and participation in fieldwork experiences. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO's)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the integration of fieldwork into the occupational therapy curriculum. 2. Summarize the process of site placements related to level I and level II fieldwork 3. Demonstrate an understanding of fieldwork management software. 4. Explain and demonstrate the importance of professional behavior at fieldwork sites. Prerequisites: Admission to Occupational Therapy Doctoral program. FA
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• OTD 7121: Neuroscience for Occupational Therapy Practice

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  This course focuses on the anatomy of central and peripheral nervous systems, including its structures and functions. Course content covers how an individuals cognition and behavior are related to the brain and the rest of the nervous system for daily functioning. ***COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomic structures and function of the central and peripheral nervous system. 2. Describe the neuroplastic changes at the neural and cortical level including concepts of synaptic pruning, cortical maps, neurogenesis, and activity dependent plasticity. 3. Explain the impact of cognition and behavior of the central and peripheral nervous system on daily functioning. 4. Reflect on various intervention techniques associated with impairments related to neurological disorders. Prerequisites: Admission to the Occupational Therapy doctoral program and successful completion of previous OTD coursework. SP
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• OTD 7122: Occupational Development Across the Lifespan

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  This course provides the student an overview of human development and performance throughout the lifespan with an emphasis on the psychological and occupational processes of development. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of human development and occupations throughout the lifespan. 2. Appraise the role of sociocultural, socioeconomic, and diversity factors and lifestyle choices throughout the lifespan. 3. Describe typical development of occupational behaviors during the periods of infancy, pre-school, and school age, and explain the influences of family, and cultural and society context on occupational performance. 4. Identify and/or demonstrate beginning skills in observation and/or interpretation of objective behaviors relative to motor, perceptual-motor, cognitive, psychological, and social development. Prerequisites: Admission to Occupational Therapy Doctoral program and successful completion of previous OTD coursework. SP
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• OTD 7123: Occupational Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  This course focuses on analyzing occupations and occupational performance in various contexts. Opportunities are provided for students to engage in and analyze activities, tasks, and occupations according to their occupational demands, as well as to learn the meaning of, and avenues for, success and occupational competence. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will 1. Differentiate between tasks, activities, and occupations. 2. Explain the relevance and significance of occupational performance in the context of occupation. 3. Describe the activity analysis process. 4. Differentiate between occupation-based activity analysis and a standard activity analysis. 5. Appraise when to grade and how to adapt activities and occupations to increase participation and occupational performance. Prerequisites: Admission to Occupational Therapy doctoral program and successful completion of previous OTD coursework. SP
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• OTD 7124: Advanced Research

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  This course enables the development of necessary skills required to conduct an independent research study. Students learn the steps required to develop a research proposal, conduct a research study, and disseminate research results. ***COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)*** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Critically appraise published occupational therapy and related research papers. 2. Design and implement a scholarly study that aligns with current research priorities and advances knowledge translation, professional practice, service delivery, or professional issues. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of how to design a scholarly proposal in regards to ethical policies and procedures necessary to conduct human-subject research, educational research, or research related to individual and population health. Prerequisites: Admission to Occupational Therapy doctoral program and successful completion of previous OTD coursework. SP
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• OTD 7125: Capstone Seminar I

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  This capstone introduction course provides an overview of the occupational therapy doctoral capstone experience and project. Students will learn about the areas of content focus and scholarship domains that will be utilized in future coursework as they develop your individualized capstones. ***COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Identify the requirements of the doctoral capstone experience and project. 2. Describe the eight areas of emphasis for the doctoral capstone. 3. Develop initial ideas for an individualized capstone experience and project. Prerequisites: Admission to Occupational Therapy doctoral program and successful completion of previous OTD coursework. SP
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• OTD 7131: Assessments of Occupation

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  This course provides students with a general background in measurement theory and assists students in actively applying this information to the evaluation process in occupational therapy. Students will discover and interpret information about occupational performance using formal and informal assessments relative to the field of occupational therapy across the lifespan and care continuum. *Course to be first offered Summer 2025. ***COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOS)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the use for standardized and nonstandardized assessments in occupational therapy practice. 2. Select and apply assessment tools, considering client needs, and cultural and contextual factors. 3. Interpret results of standardized and nonstandardized assessments using appropriate procedures and protocols. 4. Interpret assessments results considering psychometric properties of the assessment. Prerequisites: Admission to Occupational Therapy doctoral program and successful completion of previous OTD coursework. SU
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• OTD 7132: Behavioral Health Interventions and Group Process

  6.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  This course explores the person, environment, and occupation factors that influence occupational performance in behavioral health settings across the continuum of care. Course content emphasizes occupation-based, client-centered assessments and interventions that empower client participation. Students evaluate these factors, interpret findings, and design components of intervention plans using applicable theories, models, frames of reference and best evidence. Mechanisms for reimbursement, re-evaluation, and discharge planning as applicable to various practice settings are addressed. *Course to be first offered Summer 2025. ***COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)*** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Apply theories, models of occupation, and frames of reference, Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, Standards of Practice for individuals with behavioral health needs 2. Explain the role of cultural, socioeconomic, and political factors on the lifespan progression of occupations for individuals with behavioral health needs at micro (individual) and macro (population) levels. 3. Apply standardized and non-standardized assessments to develop an occupational profile for individuals with behavioral health needs in various contexts. 4. Create and apply occupation-based interventions for individuals with behavioral health needs using evidence-based practice. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of reimbursement for occupational therapy services. Prerequisites: Admission to Occupational Therapy doctoral program and successful completion of previous OTD coursework. SU
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• OTD 7133: Fieldwork IA

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  This course is comprised of fieldwork experiences related to aspects of behavioral health. Experiences are designed to enrich didactic coursework of OTD 7132 through directed observations and participation in selected aspects of the occupational therapy process. *Course to be first offered Summer 2025. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Demonstrate therapeutic use of self, including ones personality, insights, perceptions, and judgments, as part of the therapeutic process in individual interaction with individuals who have behavioral health needs 2. Prepare the need and rationale for occupational therapy services for individuals with behavioral health needs. 3. Apply appropriate screening and assessment tools and procedures to evaluate occupational performance of clients with behavioral health needs. 4. Adapt the environment, tools, materials, occupations and interventions to reflect the changing needs of the client, the sociocultural context, and technological advances for individuals with behavioral health needs. 5. Articulate the continuum of care to include understanding of the role of occupational therapy in care coordination, case management, and transition services for individuals with behavioral health needs. Prerequisites: Admission to Occupational Therapy doctoral program and successful completion of previous OTD coursework. SU
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• OTD 7134: Capstone Seminar II

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  This capstone seminar will support students as they develop a scholarly question around a topic of interest in their identified areas of emphasis and initiate searching relevant literature to begin individualized capstone development. *Course to be first offered Summer 2025. ***COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Identify up to three areas of emphasis for the capstone experience and project. 2. Develop a scholarly question to guide and frame initial capstone development. 3. Construct an annotated bibliography of relevant research and literature to support initial capstone development. Prerequisites: Admission to Occupational Therapy doctoral program and successful completion of previous OTD coursework. SU
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