Student groups continue their work on the evidence-in-practice projects begun in OT 634. Activities include translating knowledge, studying the implementation of the knowledge, and becoming familiar with methods for disseminating knowledge. The course culminates with a poster presentation of the evidence and knowledge translation project at the OT Research Poster Symposium.

This course introduces the context of OT research, the major types of research, issues of research design, concepts of evidence-based practice, and the principles of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students analyze and interpret data, complete and present pilot descriptive research projects, and begin preparations for implementation of the evidence project in OT 630 or OT 730.

In this course, the combined MSOT/OTD student groups continue the evidence-in-practice projects begun in OT 634 to implement the research, analyze findings, and synthesize implications of the evidence project, including development of a scholarly written report. Student groups collaborate with the community practitioner and develop an Involvement Plan based on principles of translational research.

In this course, student groups continue work on their evidence-in-practice projects begun at the end of OT 634. Specifically, MSOT students collaborate with OTD students to develop a full CAT proposal and receive the approval of project mentor and chair. OTD/MSOT student groups make oral presentations of the CAT Proposal to the class and participate in giving and receiving peer review and feedback.

Students engage in and develop clinical reasoning skills related to a thorough exploration of: types of intervention, intervention approaches and intervention review across the lifespan. During labs, students apply knowledge and skills while practicing documentation strategies.

This class is a foundation course designed to introduce occupational therapy students to the basic and applied functions of the human nervous system and begin to understand how those functions affect sensorimotor activity, cognitive/affective behavior, and, ultimately, occupational performance. Instruction on somatosensory and visual testing is included.

Essential gross anatomy of the musculoskeletal system of the limbs and trunk, including peripheral nerves and vascular structures, is studied as a basis for understanding and analyzing human functional movement. Biomechanical principles of human motion are studied, as well as kinesiologic analysis of movement. Introduction to goniometry, manual muscle testing, palpation of superficial structures, and clinical presentations are also covered.

This course provides students with foundational knowledge and skills in skilled observation, activity analysis, and administration of assessments, including scoring, synthesis, and interpretation of the results of measurement for use in occupational therapy practice. Students critically evaluate a published test and form conclusions about the usefulness of the test for OT practice.

This course critically examines the role of sociocultural, socioeconomic, and diversity factors as they impact participation in occupation for persons, groups, and populations in a changing healthcare environment. Using analytical and evaluative skills, students collaborate in problem-solving activities with classmates in and outside of class and increase understanding of the ways in which race and class impact occupational performance and participation.

This course provides students with an overall understanding of the occupational therapy process and fundamental knowledge and skills for professional practice. The course emphasizes the nature of occupation, how participation in occupation is an organizing force throughout the life span, and ways that occupational performance is affected by individual and environmental contextual factors.