OCTH 422
ANALYSIS AND ADAPTATION OF OCCUPATIONS I
Fall Semester, 2006 - 4 Credit Hours
Instructors: Jannah Oppermann-Budt, Kathy Parker & Lou Rinner
Office Hours: Schedule time with instructors
Jannah: joppermann-budt@kumc.edu, (913) 588-7195
Kathy: kparker@kumc.edu , or (913) 588-7195
Lou: lrinner@kumc.edu , (913) 588-7195 or (913) 588-5746 [alt. office]
Class Times/Locations:
Tuesday: Lecture 8:00-10:00 in 2035 Delp*
*Beginning October 31 till semester end, Tuesdays will be Labs in addition to Wednesday and Thursday Labs.
Red Lab 8:00-10:00 G010 Robinson
Blue Lab 8:00-10:00 G030 Sudler
Wednesday: Red NMF Lab 8:00-10:00 in G027 Sudler**
Red Lab 1:00-3:00 in G030 Sudler
**August 23, 30, October 25, November 8 weekly NMF labs will combine and meet Wednesdays 8:00-10:00 in 1014 Orr Major
Thursday: Blue Lab 1:00-3:00 in G030 Sudler
Blue NMF Lab 3:00-5:00 in G027 Sudler**
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on the analysis of occupations and the psychosocial, motor and person variables that affect performance in daily life. Weekly lab sessions provide opportunities for hands-on learning with one lab focusing on Neuromusculoskeletal and Movement–related Functions (NMF).
KEY QUESTIONS: At the end of the semester, you should be able to answer the following questions:
1. How does the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework help me analyze occupational performance? (Standard B2.8)
2. What areas should I include when I analyze the demands of an activity? (Standard B2.8)
3. What are the relationships between performance skills and body function?
(Standard B2.8)
4. What do I have to know to assess specific body functions?
(Standard B4.2, B4.3, B4.5, 0B4.8)
TEACHING/LEARNING EXPERIENCES: This class will combine lecture, discussion, demonstration, individual and group experiential lab activities, guided practice, feedback and reflection to promote learning and application.
REQUIRED TEXTS/MATERIALS: This course requires access to a variety of American Occupational Therapy Association resources including website, on-line course, journals and magazines. Access to required materials as well as purchased products is available through AOTA student plus membership.
American Occupational Therapy Association. (2002). Occupational
therapy practice framework: Domain & process. Bethesda, MD: author.
Crepeau, E. B. Cohn, E. S. & Boyt Schell, B. A. (2003). Willard and
SpackmanÕs occupational therapy (10th ed.), Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
Trombly, C. A. & Radomski, M. (Eds.). (2002). Occupational therapy for
physical dysfunction (5th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
Youngstrom, M. J. (2002), Understanding and applying the occupational
therapy practice framework: Domain and process [Online course]. American Occupational Therapy Association Web site: http://www.aota.org
RELATED RESOURCES:
American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the American
psychological association (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
APA style tips adapted from the 5th Edition of APA's Publication Manual
(2001). Retrieved August 23, 2006, from http://www.apastyle.org/previoustips.html
ACADEMIC SUPPORTS AND ACCOMMODATIONS: If you have a learning disability that will interfere with your learning the material or performing in this class, please discuss this with the instructor in the first week of class so that accommodations may be considered.
Learning assistance, academic performance enhancement and psychological services at KUMC are free, confidential, and available at Student Counseling & Educational Support Services by calling 913-588-6580 or visiting G116 Student Center.
Any student in this course who needs an accommodation because of a disability in order to complete the course requirements should contact the instructor of the Equal Opportunity/Disability Specialist (913-5880-7813, TDD 913-588-7963) as soon as possible.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
Dress Code: During the Neuromusculo-skeletal and Movement-related section, wear clothing to labs that will allow you to see and feel joints and muscles in the body for that dayÕs topic. Options include: shorts or spandex leggings, tank tops, halter tops, bathing suit tops, muscle shirts, etc.
Attendance: Attending and being on time to class is extremely important to your learning experience and the learning experience of the class. If you will miss a class or be late for a legitimate reason, you must inform the instructor prior to class. It will be your responsibility to obtain any handouts or notes from classes missed.
Repeated incidents may effect your grade and/or be brought to the attention of the chair of the department.
Absences from examinations or Practicals (NMF) should be cleared in advance of the class if a make-up test will be requested. A penalty (loss of points) may be placed on a make-up test at the discretion of the instructor.
Late Assignments: Any assignment turned in late will receive a 10% reduction in grade for each day it is late.
Professional Behavior: At this point in your career as a student, it is essential you demonstrate the skills necessary to perform in a work place. This class emphasizes skills, such as:
If a student exhibits professional behavior concerns, instructors will
provide feedback. If future incidents occur, the student and faculty will develop a Professional Behavior Report and/or the student may lose up to 10 points per occurrence.
Professional Writing: Clear professional writing is an essential skill in professional practice. Developing skill in professional and technical writing is an important aspect of your learning within this curriculum. To support this learning each instructor will consider elements of language use in the grading of written communications, including appropriate content, style, word choice, syntax and mechanics. If you need help with your writing, please contact the Student Center at ext. 8-6580 or visit the KU writing center at www.writing.ku.edu.
EVALUATION METHODS/GRADING SCALE
Exam 1 = 50 points
Exam 2 = 75 points
Practical 1 (NMF) = 35 points
Practical 2 (NMF) = 35 points
Final = 50 points
Activity Analysis = 100 points
Disability Experience = 50 points
Practicals (NMF): If you earn below a 70%, the score you earned will be recorded and will not be changed. However, you must retake and successfully complete the Practical (you will have a total of 2 attempts). It is your responsibility to contact the lab instructor to schedule the checkout.
These points are subject to change based on class discussion and needs of class members. Other assignments (pop quizzes, lab assignments, etc.) may be added for a grade at the discretion of the instructors)
90% to 100% = A
80% to 89.9% = B
70% to 79.9% = C
65% to 69.9% = D
0% to 64.9% = F
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT: The nature of the advanced level of activities in this curriculum must be based upon mutual trust and respect. It is the expectation of each instructor that each student will engage in scholarly acquisition respectfully and with highest ethical standards for self and others. Please refer to the School of Allied Health Student Handbook for the policy regarding academic misconduct. Reported acts of academic or non-academic misconduct will be referred to the departmental Academic Integrity and Professional Standards System for investigation/resolution. Each student and faculty member commits to Òuphold profession standards through ethical academic participationÓ by having signed the following Honor Pledge:
ÒAs a member of the academic community, I pledge that I will not tolerate or engage in academic or non-academic misconduct and will uphold the academic integrity and professional standards of this program and my profession.Ó
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY: Any student who does not understand and/or accept the contents and terms of this syllabus must notify the instructor in writing within one week after receiving this syllabus.