OTA 101 - Foundations of Occupation and Occupational Therapy

    Recent Professors
    Shellie Reeder
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30–31 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: Must be accepted into the Occupational Therapy Assistant program and have attended the mandatory OTA New Student Orientation
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces, defines and explores occupation as it is used to provide the foundation for the study of occupational therapy. It further provides an overview of the history and development of the occupational therapy profession, and the dimensions of past and present practice.