This course is designed to prepare students for employment as an Occupational Therapy Aide. Students will be introduced to the historical development and philosophy of the profession of occupational therapy. Emphasis on the roles and functions of the occupational therapy aide in current health care environments including moral, legal, and ethical issues.

Students will learn medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, body mechanics, vital signs, reporting, charting, coding, patient interaction skills, and the use of equipment and techniques to aide in the administration of occupational therapy assessment and implementation of procedures for physical function. Individuals employed as OT aides will work under the supervision of OTs and OT assistants. The 180 hour program can be completed in 12 weeks.

Course Descriptions

Introduction to Occupational Therapy - This is a hybrid course, lecture online and one lab every Wednesday evening from 6 pm to 9 pm for 12 weeks. (Labs are mandatory.) This course is designed to prepare students for employment as an Occupational Therapy Aide. Students will learn medical terminology, body mechanics, reporting, charting, coding, patient interaction skills, and the use of equipment and techniques to aide in the administration of occupational therapy assessment and implementation of procedures for physical function. There will also be emphasis on the roles and functions of the occupational therapy aide in current health care environments including moral, legal and ethical issues.

Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology - This is an online course. It is an overview of the structure and functions of the human body. This course will cover all the body systems with emphasis on the neurological, muscular and skeletal systems.

Basic Medical Assistant Technology - This is an online course. This course is an introduction to medical office operations, equipment, procedures, and human relations skills.

Upcoming Classes

INTERNET

Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology

Course No.                      Date(s)                           Time               Day   Room   Instructor

CESCIT 1000 IN 06/04/2012 - 08/27/2012             TBA                 TBA   Online   S Ebert

Fee(s): Tuition IN $240.00 Tuition OD $260.00 Other Fees $35.00

Introduction to Health Information

CEHITT 1009 IN 06/04/2012 - 08/27/2012               TBA               TBA    Online    S Ebert

Fee(s): Tuition IN $120.00 Tuition OD $140.00 Other Fees $35.00

PEARLAND CAMPUS

Introduction to Occupational Therapy

Course No.                      Date(s)                           Time                   Day   Room   Instructor

CEOTHA 1001 HY01 06/04/2012 - 08/27/2012  06:00PM - 09:00PM W    TBA      S Ebert

Fee(s): Tuition IN $720.00 Tuition OD $740.00 Other Fees $37.00

Register online for this program call 281.756.3787 or visit room 103 in H building at ACC main campus.

To learn more about this ACC program, call 281.756.3806 or email
Stacy Ebert at alliedhealth@alvincollege.edu