Occupational Therapy

College of Public Health and Health Professions

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Unless otherwise indicated in the course description, all courses at the University of Florida are taught in English, with the exception of specific foreign language courses.

Courses

HSC 4643 Access and Rehabilitation in Serving Vulnerable Populations 3 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

Trace the interplay of social movements and federal law designed to improve the participation of people with disabilities in society. This course imparts understanding of legislation about vulnerable citizens. Knowledge gained can be used to critique policies for vulnerable populations.

Prerequisite: HSC 3502 with a minimum grade of C.

OTH 3282 Multicultural Perspectives on Participation and Health 3 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

The influence of participation in life’s’ activities (i.e., self-care, work, play school, etc.) and its impact on health of persons with and without disabilities across cultures will be analyzed throughout the lifespan. . A small group project with students from another country will enhance multicultural perspective and cultural competency.

Prerequisite: PSY 2012 or instructor permission. Junior standing or higher recommended.

OTH 3413C Applied Kinesiology 3 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

Biomechanics of movement, palpation, goniometry, manual muscle testing, and motion analysis for occupational therapy.

Prerequisite: HSC 3502 & OTH 3416 both with a minimum grade of C & (HES_BHS major).

OTH 4412 Musculoskeletal Anatomy 3 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

Comprehensive foundation in the human musculoskeletal system.

Prerequisite: HSC 3502 & OTH 3416 & OTH 3413C all with a minimum grade of C & (HES_BHS major). Coreq OTH 4412L.

OTH 4412L Musculoskeletal Anatomy Laboratory 2 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

Intensive laboratory study of the human musculoskeletal system.

Prerequisite: HSC 3502 & OTH 3416 & OTH 3413C all with minimum grade of C & (HES_BHS major).

Corequisite: OTH 4412.

OTH 4418 The Nervous System and Disorders 3 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

Comprehensive foundation in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropathology.

Prerequisite: HSC 3502 and HSC 4558 and OTH 3416 and Health Science major or minor.

Corequisite: OTH 4418L.

OTH 4418L The Nervous System and Disorders Laboratory 2 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

Intensive laboratory study, under supervision, of cadaver musculoskeletal anatomy.

Prerequisite: HSC 3502 and HSC 4558 and OTH 3416 and Health Science major or minor.

Corequisite: OTH 4418.