MATC 2021-22 Catalog

OTASST – PHARMT DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

OTASST – Occupational Therapy Assistant (Department: 514) OTASST-171 Credits: 3 Introduction to Occupational Therapy Provides an overview of history, philosophy, ethics and scope of occupational therapy practice. The course examines legal responsibilities, professional resources and organization. Students practice basic skills related to therapeutic relationships and determine their own suitability to a career in occupational therapy. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Occupational Therapy Assistant (10-514-1) program. OTASST-172 Credits: 3 Medical and Psychosocial Conditions This course introduces medical and psychosocial conditions as they relate to occupational therapy practice. Topics include etiology, symptomology, treatment and contraindications. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Occupational Therapy Assistant (10-514-1) program. Completion of or currently enrolled in OTASST-171 and OTASST-173. OTASST-173 Credits: 2 Activity Analysis and Application Provides instruction in activity analysis with hands-on experience in activities across the lifespan. Students apply the teaching/learning process and adhere to safety regulations. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Occupational Therapy Assistant (10-514-1) program. OTASST-174 Credits: 4 OT Performance Skills The emphasis of this course is on the development of skills related to assessment and intervention in the areas of sensory, motor, cognition and communication. Prerequisite(s): Complete OTASST-171, OTASST-172 and OTASST-173. OTASST-175 Psychosocial Practice Examines the role of the OTA in the service delivery to individuals a ff ected by mental health conditions. Provides an opportunity for development of skills related to psychosocial assessment and interventions. Prerequisite(s): Complete OTASST-174, OTASST-176, OTASST-177 and OTASST-178. OTASST-176 Credits: 3 OT Theory and Practice Examines the theoretical foundations that guide OT practice. Apply group dynamics and demonstrate leadership skills. Prerequisite(s): Complete OTASST-171, OTASST-172 and OTASST-173. OTASST-177 Credits: 2 Assistive Technology and Adaptations This course explores technologies that support delivery of OT services, with an Credits: 3

emphasis on competency related to computer skills, ergonomics, adaptive devices and environments. Prerequisite(s): Complete OTASST-171, OTASST-172 and OTASST-173. OTASST-178 Credits: 3 Geriatric Practice This course provides opportunities for the learner to examine the role of the OT in the service delivery to elders in a variety of settings. The course includes analysis of the impact of age-related changes and disease processes on the function of the elderly. Prerequisite(s): Complete OTASST-171, OTASST-172 and OTASST-173. OTASST-179 Credits: 2 Community Practice Explores practice options and interventions for occupation-based community practice. Students articulate the unique role of occupational therapy within the community. Prerequisite(s): Complete OTASST-171, OTASST-172 and OTASST-173. OTASST-184 Credits: 2 OTA Fieldwork 1 Integrate classroom theory and practice into a fi eldwork Level 1 experience. Provides experiences to assist in the development of communication, professional and observational skills. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in OTASST-182 and OTASST-183. OTASST-185 Credits: 2 clinical management skills, continuous quality improvement measurement, and administrative concepts and procedures. Students create a professional development plan. Prerequisite(s): Complete OTASST-175, OTASST-179, OTASST-182, OTASST-183 and OTASST-184. OTASST-186 Credits: 5 OTA Fieldwork 2A Develop skills and behaviors necessary for entry-level occupational therapy assistant practice. Provides a di ff erent clinical practice setting than OTA Fieldwork 2B. Prerequisite(s): Complete OTASST-175, OTASST-179, OTASST-182, OTASST-183 and OTASST-184. OTASST-187 Credits: 5 OTA Fieldwork 2B Develop skills and behaviors necessary for entry-level occupational therapy assistant practice. Provides a di ff erent clinical practice setting than OTA Fieldwork 2A. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in OTASST-185 and OTASST-186. OTASST-189 Credits: 4 OT Physical Rehab Practice Explores interventions relative to major physical disability diagnoses seen in OT practice. Evaluation, treatment interventions, OT Practice and Management Provides opportunities to practice

assistive technology and documentation are emphasized relative to the biomechanical, neurodevelopmental and rehabilitative approaches to practice. Prerequisite(s): Complete OTASST-174, OTASST-176, OTASST-177 and OTASST-178. OTASST-190 Credits: 4 OT Pediatric Practice Explores interventions relative to major pediatric diagnoses seen in OT practice. Evaluation, treatment interventions, assistive technology and documentation are emphasized within the context of the child’s occupations. Prerequisite(s): Complete OTASST-174, OTASST-176, OTASST-177 and OTASST-178. PAINT – Painting and Decorating (Department: 424) PAINT-353 Credits: 1 Wood Finishing The characteristics of supplies used in wood fi nishing are studied thoroughly. Topics such as the manufacture of stains, shellac, varnishes, wax, lacquers and enamels are covered. Health, safety and general trade practices also are studied. PHARMT – Pharmacy Technician (Department: 536) PHARMT-300 Credits: 1 Orientation to Pharmacy Operations Technical aspects of pharmacy are introduced with special emphasis on community pharmacy practices. Topics include drug distribution systems, routes of administration, dosage forms, drug standards, label format, prescription processing, prescription insurance, inventory and nonsterile compounding. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Pharmacy Technician (31-536-1) program. PHARMT-302 Credits: 2 Pharmaceutical Calculations Basic math computations are reviewed including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions and decimals. The course covers speci fi c areas of the avoirdupois, apothecary and metric systems of measurement used in dosage calculations. Formulas and methods used in the preparation of pharmaceutical products are presented. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Pharmacy Technician (31-536-1) program. PHARMT-303 Credits: 2 Introduction to Drug Classification This course introduces the principles of pharmacology including therapeutic classi fi cation of medications, their actions and adverse reactions. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Pharmacy Technician (31- 536-1) program.

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