The University of New Mexico
OCTH: Occupational Therapy Catalog Description

  Three Year Fall Semester Average
Course Catalog Description Enrollment Section
Capacity
Credits
OCTH499 Self-directed learning in occupational therapy with opportunity to explore an area of interest in depth. Develop experience with designing, revising and implementing a study or project. Students may only complete one independent study for credit. 0.00 70.00 0.00
OCTH508 Provides necessary information and practice to enable students to develop and maintain partnerships between health care practitioners, parents, families, and community organizations in order to ensure the best family-centered care for children with developmental disabilities. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. Restriction: acceptance in LEND program and permission of instructor. 0.33 30.00 0.33
OCTH514L Introduction to understanding occupation and health as it relates to self, clients, and the occupational therapy assessment and intervention process. The emphasis is on richness of occupation including: motivation, meaning, roles, cultural factors and sociental influences. {Summer}
OCTH518 This course offers an in-depth view of the operations of the State of New Mexico legislature and provides specific skills to advocate for persons with disabilities and other health care issues. Restriction: acceptance in LEND program and permission of instructor. 0.67 10.00 1.33
OCTH522L (Also offered as PT 522L.) Anatomy of the brain and spinal cord with emphasis on integration of sensory and motor systems. Synthesis of neuroanatomical, neurochemical and neurophysiological basic science principles relevant to clinical practice in adult and pediatric neurorehabilitation. Prerequisite: 521L. 23.00 48.33 69.00
OCTH524L Apply the principles of kinesiology and biomechanics to the study of occupations. Arthrology, tisue mechanics, goniometrics, muscle strength testing, kinesiological and biomechanics analysis of occupations will be presented in lecture lab and problem-based learning formats. {Fall}
OCTH528 Provides necessary information and practice to enable students to acquire knowledge and experience various aspects of research related to people with disabilities. Restriction: acceptance in LEND program and permission of instructor. 0.33 10.00 1.00
OCTH534 (Also offered as PT 534) Introduction to applied research for physical and occupational therapists. The central focus of this course is how information from physical and social science-based research is gathered, analyzed, reported and use to inform evidence-based practice. {Fall}
OCTH538 Provides the academic and theoretical grounding upon which the clinical practices are built for working with children with disabilities. Restriction: acceptance in LEND program and permission of instructor. 0.33 30.00 1.00
OCTH544L Review of roles, occupational tasks, models of occupation and developmental theories from infancy to old age. Determinants of occupational performance including cultural influences; physical and social environment; physiological, senory, neuromotor, cognitive and psychological dimensions are reviewed. {Summer}
OCTH548 Provides experiential practice to enable students to acquire practical knowledge of and skills for working with children with disabilities. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. Restriction: acceptance in LEND program and permission of instructor. 0.00 30.00 0.00
OCTH554L Introduction to the importance of person-centered care in occupational therapy assessment and intervention services to develop an appreciation of the therapeutic relationship and skills to interact with clients holistically, recognizing cultural and psychosocial influences. {Fall} 26.00 27.67 52.00
OCTH558 This interdisciplinary course provides information strategies and skill practice to enable students to develop and evaluate team functioning. Students also gain leadership skills through applying didactic and observational leadership activities. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. Restriction: acceptance in LEND program and permission of instructor. 2.33 10.00 6.67
OCTH564L Application of occupational therapy concepts and principles to pediatric and adult populations with physical and orthopaedic conditions is covered along with theoretical foundations underlining person-centered occupations, job analysis and to increase participation in occupations. {Fall} 25.67 27.67 154.00
OCTH568 Provides information to advocate for funding for children and ancillary supports through a historical perspective examining some of the collective thinking that has gone into national decisions concerning health care financing within the United States. Restriction: acceptance in LEND program and permission of instructor. 1.67 6.67 5.00
OCTH594 A three-semester seminar sequence that provides structure and support for graduate occupational therapy students as they work under the supervision of an assigned faculty to complete projects to meet Plan II Master s requirements. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. {Summer, Fall, Spring} 43.00 206.00 46.33
OCTH599 Develop and implement a research project relevant to occupational therapy. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. 1.67 182.00 2.33
OCTH604L Application of occupational therapy concepts to pediatric and adult populations with physical and neurological conditions, is covered, along with theoretical foundations underlining person-centered occupations, job analysis, and the OT process to increase participation in occupations. {Spring}
OCTH614L This course covers psychosocial and behavioral dimensions of occupational therapy practice across the lifespan. This course gives students the opportunity to learn about psychological Occupational Theraphy assessments and interventions related to performance. {Spring}
OCTH620L Application of occupational therapy process to functional problems which interrupt or delay the sequence and/or rate of normal growth, development and maturation during infancy, childhood and adolescence. Emphases on identification, assessment and treatment of infants and children. Problem-based learning and clinical experiences included. {Spring}
OCTH624L Advocacy skills (grant writing, marketing and policy formation), communication skills and leadership skills (professional development, professional presentations and leadership roles) as they relate to occupational therapy are emphasized. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. {Fall}
OCTH634L This course will provide an overview of neurosciences in the health scienes and application of human neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and motor control theory to individuals with interruptions in daily occupations. {Spring} 22.67 26.33 29.33
OCTH650 Various topics in occupational therapy are offered. {Spring} 0.00 186.00 0.00
OCTH654 This course will enable students to practice effectively in increasingly complex health care delivery system. Emphasis is on understanding of organizational systems, including program planning, management and reimbursement, as well as legislation and ethics. {Spring}
OCTH664L Application of the occupational therapy process to functional problems which interrupt or delay normal growth, development and maturation during infancy, childhood and adolescence. Occupational intervention strategies for children and their families are covered. {Fall} 16.00 19.33 96.00
OCTH674L The purpose of this course is for the student to gain an increased knowledge of: community-based health considerations and issues; community health resources; partnerships with community services; interdisciplinary processes; and serving people in community settings. {Fall} 16.33 19.33 65.33
OCTH675 Experiences with clients, occupational therapists and professionals in the community. Students must participate in two 12-week, full-time clinical internships. Fieldwork is carried out in various settings in New Mexico and surrounding states. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. {Summer, Fall, Spring} 7.67 56.67 92.00
OCTH690 Self-directed learning in occupational therapy with opportunity to explore an area of interest in depth. Develop experience in occupational therapy under the supervision of a faculty mentor and community practitioners. {Fall, Spring, Summer} 7.00 186.67 9.33

"OCTH: Occupational Therapy "Three Fall Subject Average - Enroll: 194.67 Capacity: 1,182.67 Credits: 631.00'