OTA 32 - Intro to Clin Prac in Dev Dis

    Recent Professors
    E. Dolin, H. Reed
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    10 students
    Difficulty
    4.1Lightout of 10
    Credits
    1.5
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of OTA 32
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces OTA students to pediatric occupational therapy (OT) practice through hands-on lab experience and 40 hours of Level I fieldwork. Students will learn essential skills for working with children and adolescents, focusing on both typical and atypical development. Emphasis is placed on the OT process to enhance pediatric clients' occupational performance across various settings. Fieldwork is divided into 20 hours with typically developing children and 20 hours with children with atypical development, aiming to improve observational skills, understanding of developmental milestones, and therapeutic approaches in real-world environments. Upon completion, students will demonstrate foundational knowledge and skills for the delivery of pediatric OT services, applying evidence-based practices and clinical reasoning to support the occupational needs of pediatric clients. CO-REQUISITE: Occupational Therapy Assistant 30. Limitation on Enrollment: Acceptance and enrollment in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. (A, CSU)
    Usually Held
    Sat 8:00am–11:50am, Tue 5:00pm–6:50pm, Sat 8:00am–11:30am