OCTH 490 – Evaluation and Assessment of Occupational Performance

Spring 2006 – 2 Credit Hours

 

Instructors:   

Wendy Hildenbrand, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA                       Jane Cox, MS, OTR

Office days: M – F                                                   Office days: M – F

Office hours: Open door; appt helpful                      Office hours: Open door: appt helpful

whildenb@kumc.edu                                                JCox@kumc.edu

        

Lecture:        Monday, 1:00pm – 3:30pm                        1025 Orr-Major

Blue Lab:      Tuesday, 10:00am – 12:00pm            G010 Robinson

Red Lab:       Tuesday, 1:00pm – 3:00pm                        GO10 Robinson

        

Course Description: This course provides an overview of the occupational therapy evaluation process. Selection, interpretation, and documentation of assessments will be examined. Assessment of occupational performance across the lifespan will be addressed and will include standardized and non-standardized assessments within a person-centered and contextually relevant approach.

 

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to understand, articulate & answer:

1.    How are statistical concepts, such as validity and reliability, relevant to the evaluation process in OT?

2.    What are the uses of standard and non-standard assessment procedures?

3.    What are the critical features of interpretation and communication of test findings?

4.    What are some of the tests and assessment procedures relevant to the evaluation of occupational performance?

5.    How do I select appropriate assessments and use them effectively in the evaluation process?

6.    What are the key issues related to: interdisciplinary assessment, including the role of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants in the evaluation process?

 

Teaching/Learning Experiences: This course will include lectures and lab experiences.

 

Required Text/Materials:

1.       Law, M., Baum, C., & Dunn, W. (2005). Measuring Occupational Performance(2^nd ed.). SLACK, INC: Thorofare, NJ.

2.       Crepeau, B.C., Cohn, E.S. & Schell, B.A. (Eds.). (2003). Willard and Spackman’s

         Occupational Therapy (10^th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins

3.       Required readings as indicated.

 

Attendance Policy: Class attendance is necessary in order to benefit fully from the learning experience provided. If you miss a class you are responsible for obtaining all materials and information related to the session from a classmate. Absences for good cause should be cleared in advance with the instructors. The instructors have the discretion of placing a penalty on makeup tests and assignments that are late.

 

Performance Expectations/ Evaluation Methods/ Grading Scale: You must turn in the assignment at the beginning of the class in which it is due in order to receive all possible points. Up to 10% of the assignments points may be deducted for each full or partial day an assignment is late. Possibilities for make-up exams or assignments are made on an individual basis at the instructor’s discretion.

 

Assignments and other graded activities:

Quiz I – BlackBoard                                                                                      30 pts

Quiz II – BlackBoard                                                                                     30 pts

Pediatric Assessment – VMI/Beery                                                                     40 pts

Interview Assessment – COPM                                                                        50 pts

Transdisciplinary Play Assessment                                                                    50 pts

IADL Assessment – KELS                                                                               50 pts

Case Conference                                                                               100 pts

TOTAL POINTS                                                                 350 pts

        

Grading Scale:

         A = 315 – 350           

         B = 280 – 314     

         C = 245 – 279           

         D = 210 – 244           

         F = Under 209         

 

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 “uphold professional standards through ethical academic participation” by having signed the following Honor Pledge:

 

“As 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.”

 

Professional Writing: 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 grammar, word choice, spelling, punctuation, style and content. 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.

 

Disability: 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 or the Equal Opportunity / Disability Specialist (913-588-7813, TDD 913-588-7963) as soon as possible.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Lecture/Lab Schedule

Date	Topic	Reading Assignment	Assignment Due
1/23	Intro to Evaluation and Assessment Winnie and Wendy	LBD – Ch 1-3
1/30	The Evaluation Process: Overview Wendy	LBD – Ch 4 W&S – Ch 23
2/6	The Evaluation Process: Focus on Interviewing (COPM) Wendy	W&S – Ch 22 LBD – Ch 5-7
2/13	The Evaluation Process: Focus on Observation Jane	LBD – Ch 8	VMI Assignment
2/14	School Function Assessment Jane
2/20	The Sensory Profile Winnie	www.sensoryprofile.com Technical Report	Bring completed Sensory Profile
2/21	Observational Methods: Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment Jane		COPM Assignment
2/27	Measuring Play: Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment Jane	LBD – Ch 9	TPBA in class
2/28	Pediatric Assessment Workshop Jane and Wendy	Case-Smith (1997) Coster (1998)
3/6	Measuring ADL (FIM) Wendy	LBD – Ch 10 W&S – pp. 315-339	Blackboard Quiz #1
3/13	Measuring IADL – Assessing Leisure, Roles and Social/Environmental Supports Wendy	LBD – Chs 12-17 W&S – pp.354-363
3/20	NO CLASS SPRING BREAK
3/27	Measuring work performance Guest Lecturer - Jeff Weeks, OTR/L	LBD – Ch 10 W&S – pp. 342-346	KELS Assignment
3/28	Adult Assessment Workshop Wendy and Jane
4/3	Measuring Quality of Life – Katherine Froehlich Grobe	LBD – Ch 15
4/4	Using Measurement in Practice Introduction to Case Conferences
4/10	Case Conference Planning		Blackboard Quiz #2
4/18	Final Case Conferences		Final Cases
4/27-4/30	86th Annual AOTA Conference and Expo – See you in Charlotte?