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Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog 2009-2010
The Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy offers the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and the Master of Occupational Therapy graduate degrees for those students wanting to enter the professions of occupational or physical therapy. The programs are three years in length and degrees are granted after successful completion of all academic and clinical requirements. Both graduate degree programs are accredited.
The Physical Therapy Graduate Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education. The Occupational Therapy Graduate Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.
A 3.00 overall GPA for all prerequisite course work and a 3.0 GPA in each science area is required for consideration for admission into either program. Applicants must additionally meet all requirements for admission to the Graduate School. In addition to specific course prerequisites, applicants will have to provide evidence of having worked in a physical therapy or an occupational therapy setting as an aide or volunteer.
Undergraduate students preparing for physical or occupational therapy should choose a major which is of interest to them and which will assist in completion of prerequisite course work. Baccalaureate students will have advisors in their major department, but should also seek additional health professions advising through the Department of Biological Sciences. Students who have completed a baccalaureate degree and who are completing prerequisites for physical or occupational therapy should call the Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy for appropriate advising. For further information on physical therapy or occupational therapy entrance requirements and program description, refer to the Graduate Catalog or the department's website at http://www.isu.edu/dpoot/.
• BIOLOGY (3 courses). Botany courses will NOT be accepted.
• CHEMISTRY (2 courses)
Applicants must be competent in working with computers and be able to use word processing and spreadsheet software prior to entry into the program. A course in technical writing is recommended.
Occupational therapists adapt the environment, tasks, or techniques to meet individual needs while helping each client develop new skills necessary to function productively.
Occupational therapists view every aspect of a client's life as important to his/her health. Occupational therapy seeks to improve the quality of life for individuals who are at risk for physical, cognitive, mental or psychosocial impairments.
Demand for occupational therapy will increase to address the needs of a growing population of aging adults, children with developmental disabilities and those who struggle with traumatic injuries and illness. When one experiences physical or mental illness or injury, it is the job of the occupational therapist to help the individual return to work, family roles and satisfying life.
The curative nature of occupational therapy is extremely broad and requires individuals with an interest in the complexity of humanity and occupations. One also needs an ability to think critically and creatively and be able to address occupational performance problems resulting from disease, trauma and mental illness. To be prepared, a student must enter the profession with a foundation in the liberal arts in addition to biological, physical, and social sciences.
Admission into the Occupational Therapy Program
Students may be admitted into the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program through the normal graduate school admissions procedure by satisfactorily completing the prescribed prerequisite courses. Students may also have the option of early pre-professional entry into the program through the established guidelines of the Bachelor of University Studies (BUS) degree program. The BUS is an interdisciplinary degree designed for students whose career and educational goals are not met by traditional degrees offered at Idaho State University.
During the first three years, the student develops a course of study that will meet his/her interests, university degree requirements, and Occupational Therapy Program admission requirements. The student may apply to the BUS program during their junior year. The student completes the pre-professional year for occupational therapy during their senior year. With successful completion of the first professional year in the OT program, the student will receive a Bachelor of University Studies and continue directly into the MOT program over the next two years.
The combination of the BUS and Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Program creates a seamless entry into the occupational therapy profession, ensuring that all prerequisites in social, physical and biological sciences are completed in a timely manner. For further information on the BUS and the occupational therapy program, contact the Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy at (208) 282-4095.
Prerequisites
• SOCIAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (4 courses, 3 credits each)
Human Development - 1 semester
Sociology - 1 semester
Abnormal Psychology - 1 semester
Cultural Anthropology - 1 semester
At least 5 courses from this category are required, 3 credits each, chosen
from:
| • economics | • history | |
| • education | •humanities | |
| • ethics | • literature | |
| • fine arts | •philosophy | |
| • foreign language |
Computer Competence
Applicants must be competent in working with computers and be able to use word processing and spreadsheet software prior to entry into the program.
Curriculum for BUS Degree Pre-entrants
Fall Semester
BIOL g474 Human Anatomy 5 cr
BIOL g486 Pathophysiology 5 cr
PTOT g412 Professional Communication 3 cr
PTOT g413 Occupational Therapy Profession 3 cr
Spring Semester
PTOT g401 Kinesiology and Biomechanics 4 cr
PTOT g402 Clinical Neuroscience 5 cr
PTOT g421 Self-Exploration
in Occupational Therapy 3 cr
PTOT g422 Occupational Performance 3 cr
PTOT g442 Occupational Performance Lab 1 cr
PTOT g401 Clinical Kinesiology and Biomechanics 4 credits. Analysis of normal and pathological human movement in joints, posture, gait, and the vertebral column. Application of movements to therapeutic interventions is emphasized. PREREQ: BIOL g474. F
PTOT g402 Clinical Neuroscience 5 credits. Study of structure and function of the human nervous system or the cellular and systemic levels. Specific application to clinical management of neurological problems and pathology. PREREQ: BIOL g474 and BIOL g486. S
PTOT g412 Professional Communication 2 credits. Introduction to standard forms of professional communication in physical and occupational therapy and among other health care professions. Medical record-keeping and interdisciplinary communication are emphasized. F
PTOT g413 Occupational Therapy Profession 3 credits. Historical overview of occupational therapy in health care, education and psychosocial settings. Occupational therapy process, rural human service delivery system, professionalism, ethics, and legal issues will be examined. F
PTOT g421 Self-exploration in Occupation 3 credits. Focus on self-exploration in occupation and purposeful activity. Self-evaluation in occupational performance areas, components, and context. The student will complete a self-development plan in occupation. Su
PTOT g422 Occupational Performance 3 credits. Person/occupation/environment interactions are examined from the perspective of multiple theories and models that analyze typical occupations and address performance dysfunctions. PREREQ: PTOT g413 and PTOT g421. COREQ: PTOT g442. S
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