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2021-2022 College Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2021-2022 College Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]


OTAP1015

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OTAP 1015 - Introduction to OTA


Academic Division: Health Sciences
Academic Discipline: Occupational Therapy Assistant
Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA
1 Credit(s)
This course will examine the profession of occupational therapy and its role in educational systems, health care and the community. Topics include the history of the profession, the development and utilization of occupational therapy assistants, philosophical principles of the profession, the Occupational Therapy Framework: Domain and Process, Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, roles of the occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant, and national and state credentialing requirements. Students will be exposed to the relevant theories prevalent within the occupational Therapy profession. There will also be discussion about professional relationships, along with exploration of cultural, ethical and legal issues in occupational therapy practice.  Relationship to Curriculum Design:  This course addresses the Occupational Performance, Client-Centered Practice,   Health, Wellness and Quality of Life, Communication Skills, and Professional and Ethical Behavior threads of the curriculum design. UG
1 Lecture Hour(s);
Required Concurrent Course(s): Take OTAP 1020 , OTAP 1021 ;

Standard Grading Scale
93-100      A

90 - 92      A-

87- 89       B+

83 - 86      B

80 -82       B-

77- 79       C+

73 - 76      C

70 -72       C-

67- 69       D+

63 - 66      D

60 -62       D-

00- 59       F


Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.*  Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal. 

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation, 


Standard NCSC Course Policies
Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at this link

 

 


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