OTA 140 - Medical Terms and OT Documentation (2 Credits)

This course covers medical terminology used by occupational therapy assistants in a variety of practice settings. Medical terminology is reviewed, integrated and memorized. This course also covers the required documentation in occupational therapy practice settings, including paper documentation and electronic medical records. The importance of using and documenting statistics, tests and measurements for the purpose of supporting evidence-based practice is presented. Lecture Hours: 26. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department head. Course Fee: $40. Usually offered in the fall.