Occupational Therapy (OT)

The one credit UB Seminar is focused on a big idea or challenging issue to engage students with questions of significance in a field of study and, ultimately, to connect their studies with issues of consequence in the wider world. Essential to the UB Curriculum, the Seminar helps transition to UB through an early connection to UB faculty and the undergraduate experience at a comprehensive, research university. This course is equivalent to any 198 offered in any subject. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade of F or R may not be able to repeat the course during the fall or spring semester.

The three credit UB Seminar is focused on a big idea or challenging issue to engage students with questions of significance in a field of study and, ultimately, to connect their studies with issues of consequence in the wider world. Essential to the UB Curriculum, the Seminar helps students with common learning outcomes focused on fundamental expectations for critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and oral communication, and learning at a university, all within topic focused subject matter. The Seminars provide students with an early connection to UB faculty and the undergraduate experience at a comprehensive, research university. This course is equivalent to any 199 offered in any subject. This course is a controlled enrollment (impacted) course. Students who have previously attempted the course and received a grade of F or R may not be able to repeat the course during the fall or spring semester.

Provides an overview of philosophy, theory, and occupational therapy practice.

This course introduces OT students to the principles of research and critical analysis of scientific literature and the process of writing a literature review. Completion of this class will enable students to access, interpret, analyze and apply research articles and information pertinent to clinical practice and rehabilitation. Students will learn to use a written format to communicate their analyses of research articles and to begin to develop research questions.

Covers fundamental neurophysiology and clinical neuroanatomy of sensory systems. This course is the same as ES 342 and PT 342, and course repeat rules will apply. Students should consult with their major department regarding any restrictions on their degree requirements.

The purpose of this course is for advanced undergraduate students to learn the fundamentals of how the human nervous system is constructed (ie: neuroanatomy) and how it works (ie: neurophysiology). The course is structured to help students gain a basic understanding of neuroscience and its relationship to clinical rehabilitation. Clinical examples will be utilized throughout the course to illustrate the relationship between "basic neuroscience" and rehabilitation. This course introduces the major functions of the nervous system, perception and motor control at molecular, cellular and system levels. In addition, it considers the neural basis of behavior and the cellular and molecular basis of neural diseases.

Exposes the student to the anatomical structures associated with neurophysiological concepts discussed in ES 342 and ES 343. This course is the same as ES 344 and course repeat rules will apply. Students should consult with their major department regarding any restrictions on their degree requirements.

Focuses on assistive technology and environmental adaptations to meet individual occupational performance needs.

The course covers topics in the medical sciences relevant to rehabilitation professionals. The intent of this course is to provide students with knowledge of medical disorders commonly encountered by occupational therapists and to provide an understanding of the management of these disorders. Emphasis is placed on the pathology, etiology, symptomatology, prognosis, and contraindications of cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, endocrine, immunologic and other selected medical conditions across the lifespan. The ways in which these diseases and disabilities can affect the development, functioning, and occupation of individuals within their various contexts will be reviewed and examined. Implications for occupational therapy interventions and precautions for practice will be addressed.

The course covers topics in the medical sciences relevant to rehabilitation professionals. The intent of this course is to provide students with knowledge of medical disorders commonly encountered by occupational therapists and to provide an understanding of the management of these disorders. Emphasis is placed on the pathology, etiology, symptomatology, prognosis, and contraindications of musculoskeletal, sensory (vision and hearing), developmental, sensory processing, and other selected medical conditions across the lifespan. The ways in which these diseases and disabilities can affect the development, functioning, and occupation of individuals within their various contexts will be reviewed and examined. Implications for occupational therapy interventions and precautions for practice will be addressed.

Examines kinesiology, biomechanics, and ergonomics for occupational therapy students.

This course introduces students to the process of occupational therapy intervention from initial interview through screening, evaluation, goal writing, intervention planning, and discharge -planning as students are exposed to the clinical reasoning used by therapists when making decisions about intervention. Students will also gain skills in administering, scoring, and interpreting standardized assessments, writing goals and objectives, and documenting intervention. The role of the OT and OTA in assessment and intervention will also be discussed.

This course introduces students to the process of occupational therapy intervention from initial interview through screening, evaluation, goal writing, intervention planning, and discharge -planning as students are exposed to the clinical reasoning used by therapists when making decisions about intervention. Students will also gain skills in administering, scoring, and interpreting standardized assessments, writing goals and objectives, and documenting intervention. The role of the OT and OTA in assessment and intervention will also be discussed.

Gives an overview of current issues impacting the roles, functions, and provision of OT service in diverse areas of occupational therapy practice, from clinical and management perspectives.

Reviews the medical management of psychiatric disorders and occupational therapy intervention strategies in treating the mentally ill, and introduces group process theory. Must be taken with OT 402LEC.

Reviews the medical management of psychiatric disorders and occupational therapy intervention strategies in treating the mentally ill, and introduces group process theory.

This course expands on previously-taught neuroscience information and introduces students to clinical theories and techniques that utilize neurophysiological concepts in the treatment of occupational dysfunction. Application to occupational therapy utilizing selected activities of work, play, and self-care are included. A life-span approach that emphasizes treatment for neurological conditions affecting pediatric, adult, and aging populations is incorporated into teaching and practice modules.

This course expands on previously-taught neuroscience information and introduces students to clinical theories and techniques that utilize neurophysiological concepts in the treatment of occupational dysfunction. Application to occupational therapy utilizing selected activities of work, play, and self-care are included. A life-span approach that emphasizes treatment for neurological conditions affecting pediatric, adult, and aging populations is incorporated into teaching and practice modules.

This course is designed to prepare students for successful completion of Level I and Level II Fieldwork. This seminar will familiarize students with fieldwork requirements, expectations, and policies and procedures. Students will complete the fieldwork selection process including individual meetings with instructor and fieldwork lottery.

Examines the knowledge and skills required for manufacturing splints and orthotic devices, and for fitting and operating orthoses and prostheses.

Examines the knowledge and skills required for manufacturing splints and orthotic devices, and for fitting and operating orthoses and prostheses.

Level I Fieldwork A provides students with the opportunity to observe occupational therapy in a clinical setting. Students will spend approximately 40 hours at an assigned clinical site observing occupational therapy evaluation and interventions, and will reflect on these observations within the context of the OT process.