Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Publication: 2024-2025 Catalog/Handbook (Fall) Program: Occupational Therapy, PPOTD, Electives Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Occupational Therapy, PPOTD, Electives

Students entering the PPOTD program with a BSOT degree must take a total of 60 credits—43 credits of required core courses as well as 17 general elective credits. 

Students entering the PPOTD program with an MOT or MS degree must take a total of 35 credits—21 credits of required core courses as well as 14 general elective credits (11 credits for USAHS MOT Alumni). If eligible, six credits may transfer from the USAHS MOT program.

Elective Curriculum

Teaching & Learning Electives

Course NameHours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
EDF 7013 - Practical Application of Online Teaching * Hours: 3
EDF 7050 - Teaching Methods in Higher Education * Hours: 3

or

EDF 7050B - Teaching Methods in Higher Education (B) * Hours: 3
EDF 7161 - Program and Curricular Design for Health Science Education * Hours: 3
EDF 7175 - Foundational Theories in Education * Hours: 3

or

EDF 7175B - Foundational Theories in Education (B) * Hours: 3

Executive Leadership Electives

Course NameHours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
HSA 7236 - Accounting, Finance and Economics for the Healthcare Leader Hours: 3
HSA 7250 - Human Resources Management and Organizational Development in Healthcare Hours: 3
HSA 7260 - Operations and Quality Management in Healthcare Hours: 3
HSA 7200 - Foundations of Healthcare Administration Hours: 3
HSA 7200B - Foundations of Healthcare Administration (B) Hours: 3
IPE 7121 - Organizational Leadership & Policy in Health Care Hours: 3

or

IPE 7121B - Organizational Leadership & Policy in Health Care (B) Hours: 3

IPE 7133 - Strategic Planning in Healthcare Administration Hours: 3

Orthopedic Electives

Course NameHours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
BSC 7301 - Ergonomics Hours: 2
HSC 7210 - Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation (E1) Hours: 2

Seminar plus coursework

HSC 7320 - Fundamental Skills for Hand and Upper Extremity Therapy Hours: 2

Pediatric Electives

Course NameHours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
HSC 6036 - Metabolic Disorders Hours: 1
BSC 7101 - Application of Motor Control and Motor Learning Theory to Neurologic Interventions Hours: 2
BSC 7125 - The Pediatric Client with Neuromotor Involvement Hours: 3
BSC 7200 - Autism: Evidence, Etiology and Impact Hours: 3
HSC 7325 - School-Based Practice Hours: 3

General Rehabilitation Electives

Course NameHours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
BSC 7101 - Application of Motor Control and Motor Learning Theory to Neurologic Interventions Hours: 2
BSC 7155 - Functional Performance in the Older Adult Hours: 2
BSC 7301 - Ergonomics Hours: 2
HSC 6036 - Metabolic Disorders Hours: 1
HSC 7401 - Pharmacology Hours: 3
IPE 7200 - Cultural Competence in Healthcare Hours: 3

or

IPE 7200B - Cultural Competence in Healthcare (B) Hours: 3
IPE 7255 - Evidence-based Concussion Management Hours: 3
IPE 7025 - Psychosocial Strategies for Healthcare Hours: 3

or

IPE 7025B - Psychosocial Strategies for Healthcare (B) Hours: 3

General Electives

Course NameHours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
COM 7130 - Healthcare Communication and Collaboration Hours: 3
EDF 7111 - Research Methods I Hours: 3
EDF 7121 - Research Methods II Hours: 3
EDF 7171 - Motivation Theory in Health Care Education Hours: 3
EDF 7181 - Technology in Higher Education Hours: 3
EDF 7235 - Ethical Principles in Healthcare Hours: 3
HSC 7200 - Information Literacy for Evidence-Based Practice Hours: 1
HSC 7416 - Foundations of Imaging Hours: 3
HSC 7470 - Legal and Regulatory Issues Hours: 3
IPE 7100 - Ethics in Health Care Hours: 3
IPE 7316 - Women’s Health and Wellbeing Hours: 3
IPE 7400 - Healthcare Informatics and Technology Management Hours: 3
IPE 7421 - Interprofessional Approaches to Regional and Global Population Health Hours: 3

or

IPE 7421B - Interprofessional Approaches to Regional and Global Population Health (B) Hours: 3
MHS 7315 - Contemporary Trends in Wellness Hours: 3
OCT 7455 - Special Topics in Professional Practice Hours: Varies

ImPACT Trained Occupational Therapist (ITOT) certification

Course NameHours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
IPE 7255 - Evidence-based Concussion Management Hours: 3

Degree Credit Hours (BSOT-Entry) 60

Degree Credit Hours (MS- or MOT-Entry) 35

*Courses required for the Teaching & Learning Specialization.
†Courses required for the Executive Leadership Specialization (choose four).

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