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Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Sciences
Philosophy
The Occupational Therapy Program and the Health Sciences
Department believes that a human being is an active entity
capable of
involving itself in their occupation in a manner that promotes
health and
well-being (Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and
Process). Through active participation of human beings in
Occupational Areas they will maintain a degree of Independence
that will allow them to feel satisfied and competent.
We believe that human beings should be seen as a holistic
entity. That it is more than the sum of its parts (Aristotle):
body, mind and spirit. Looking at the human being from this
perspective we created a curriculum of education that supports
this view. We took into consideration the different contexts
where man is involved so that the promotion of the well-being
and health are significant for them.
The program emphasizes developing entry-level skills as
Occupational Therapy Assistants that can be used by students to
provide effective and relevant services once they graduate. The
program’s primary goal is to promote the customer’s greatest
possible independence in occupational areas to facilitate a
state of health and general well-being in customers. These
services will be centralized in the customer's needs.
Our program uses different theories to develop the knowledge of
our students. Between the skills that we promote are the
emotional cognitive, motor and social knowledge of individuals.
This is linked to clinical experiences where students manage to
put into practice the knowledge acquired from the process of
educative learning. These experiences allow students the
development of clinical judgment skills of great importance in
our profession.
The curriculum provides the opportunity to experience and
acquire new knowledge through the use of technology and
simulated situations from real life. We believe that this model
of teaching allows students validate the knowledge, making them
feel more confident when entering clinical experiences outside
of the Program.
Mission and Goals:
The Associate in Applied Sciences in Occupational Therapy
was created to develop competent entry-level Occupational
Therapy Assistants,that will become integral members of the
health care team. The associate degree program promotes the
Inter American University, Ponce Campus’ mission, to offer
educational programs in the area of health sciences by offering
a program of study that assists students in preparing for
careers in the field of Occupational Therapy.
1.
Offer an Occupational
Therapy Assistant Program in which students demonstrate the
highest levels of knowledge, skills, and competence in
intervention strategies in the rehabilitation process.
2.
Prepare Occupational Therapy Assistants who apply critical
thinking in the functions delegated and supervised by the
Occupational Therapist.
3.
Provide society with competent Occupational Therapy Assistants
that demonstrate practice standards effectively under the
direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
4.
Develop practitioners who display legal and ethical-professional
conduct consistent with the practice and the standards of the
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
5.
Promote the development of practitioners to enable them to act
responsibly, contribute actively, and respond efficiently in
their area of expertise as a member of a health care team under
the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
6.
Stimulate graduates of the Program to recognize the value of
personal and professional ongoing growth and development in
their field, and keep abreast of technological advancements.
7.
Demonstrate the application of skills and concepts of the
Program by passing satisfactorily the Occupational Therapy
Assistant local board exam.
Graduates from the Associate of Science Degree in the
Occupational Therapy will meet the following competencies:
Knowledge
1.
Apply theoretical and scientific knowledge in intervention
strategies safely and effectively.
2.
Acquire knowledge of basic patient care, performance of
activities of daily living, activity analysis and therapeutic
modalities in Occupational Therapy, and pathology of most common
conditions in the population correctly.
3.
Demonstrate commitment and responsibility within the
organization which they serve.
4.
Assess emergency situations to act safely and effectively.
Skills
1.
Execute practices in areas of occupation effectively as
established in the treatment plan directed by the Occupational
Therapist.
2.
Demonstrate mastery of skills for an entry-level practice as an
Occupational Therapy Assistant.
3.
Implement the treatment
plan developed by the Occupational Therapist safely and
effectively
4.
Record and inform accurately to the Occupational Therapist the
patient’s progress and the need of modifications to the
treatment plan.
5.
Identify and communicate
appropriately emergency situations and changes in the patient’s
state of health.
6.
Analyze and interpret client’s data accurately to modify the
treatment plan, if needed, established by the Occupational
Therapist.
7.
Participate in educating patients and caregivers responsibly.
8.
Record accurately responses to patient’s treatments,
administrative data, and relevant aspects of the service
offered.
9.
Actively participate in the treatment plan established by the
supervising Occupational Therapist.
10.
Demonstrate effective appropriate verbal, non-verbal, and
written communication skills with patients, family members,
colleagues and health care team members.
11.
Implement high level practice standards in accordance with the
role and responsibilities of an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
12.
Prepare a plan and manage time effectively.
13.
Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, perform safe
and effective evidence-based interventions following
ethical-legal principals.
14.
Recognize if delegated duties and responsibilities are congruent
with their competency and practice level.
15.
Develop effective and appropriate communication strategies with
the health team involved in the care of the patient.
16.
Select appropriate
patient resolutions within the treatment plan established by the
Occupational Therapist.
17.
Select appropriate solutions to conflict and adapt to change in
the clinical environment.
Attitudes
1.
Adjust behavior
appropriately and show sensibility for individual and cultural
differences with each patient.
2.
Provide
emotional and psychosocial support to patients and family
members.
3.
Interact effectively with other health care professionals that
reflect the roles and responsibilities of an Occupational
Therapy Assistant.
4.
Demonstrate responsibility and commitment to professional
development with participation in ongoing clinical research by
completing continued education courses and active membership in
professional accredited organizations.
Admission Requirements:
1.
Comply with the admissions requirements established in the
General Catalog and by the corresponding campus.
2.
To be admitted to the Program, candidates must: a. Have a minimum grade point index 2.50.
3. To be admitted to a clinical practice agency, the following
is required: a. A recent certificate of no criminal record issued recently by the Police of Puerto Rico. b. A health certificate valid for one year issued by the Health Department.
c.
Evidence of vaccination against Hepatitis B.
Admission Procedure:
Undergraduate Admission Procedures
Applicants for admission to any campus of Inter American
University of Puerto Rico must:
For other Admissions requirements please visit: http://www.ponce.inter.edu/html/admisiones.html
Curriculum Design
Academic Progress Requirements:
Transfer Requirements:
1.
Comply with the admissions requirements for transfer students
established in the General Catalog and by the corresponding
Campus.
2.
Admission of transfer students to the Program or to take courses
of the major with combined registration requires the previous
authorization of both Program Coordinator and the Division
Academic Coordinator.
Non-Discrimination
Having an Institution free of discrimination is at the core of
our value system as stated on our mission statement which reads:
“Inter American University of Puerto Rico Institution
(UIAPR)-Wide Mission- Developing the talents of men and women,
regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age or nationality is
IAUPR's main purpose. The Campuses offer diversified programs
including, but not limited to, a liberal undergraduate education
as well as graduate, professional and occupational programs
leading to the degrees, diplomas and certificates usually
granted by higher education institutions.”
The Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Ponce Campus
strives to have an admissions process that does not discriminate
in any manner against any applicant.
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations maybe request by contacting the
Deanship of Students. Please visit
http://ponce.inter.edu/html/acomodorazonable.htm for
additional information.
Graduation Requirements for Associate Degrees
To complete requirements for graduation with an Associate Degree
from Inter American University, students must: 1. Complete satisfactorily a minimum of 52 academic credits.
2.
Complete the General Education academic requirements and those
specified in the program for the Associate Degree for which they
are candidates.
3.
Achieve an overall grade point index of 2.00 or higher.
4.
Achieve a cumulative grade point index of 2.00 or higher in the
major.
5.
Complete satisfactorily no less than one-third of all the
credits required for the degree at Inter American University.
Credits obtained by Proficiency Examinations will not
count toward this requirement.
6.
Complete satisfactorily at Inter American University no less
than one-third of all course credits required for the degree.
General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees
GESP
Spanish
6
GEEN
English
6
GEMA
Mathematics
3
GEHS
2010
Historical Process of Puerto Rico
3
GECF
1010
The Christian Faith
3
GEIC
1010
Information and Computer Literacy
3
Professional Credentials
All practicing Occupational Therapy Assistant are required to
pass the Puerto Rico licensing exam or the NBCOT.
A felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for
the NBCOT certification examination or to attain state licensure
exam. Information on the guidelines for felony convictions can
be provided by the PR Board of Occupational Therapy at (787)
753-4099 or found under Publications “disciplinary actions” at
www.NBCOT.org .
OTA’S Licensing Exam Pass Rate
During the course of 2010, the OTA Program underwent a
comprehensive curricular revision. The revision was based on the
need to refresh the program’s curriculum and objectives. In
essence, the current program is a new version.
Program effective’s data will be available through this page
once the new class of 2012 completes the licensing exam.
FACULTY
Prof. Iraida Oquendo, OTL
MFCM
Occupational Therapy Program Coordinator
Health Sciences Department
787-284-1912 ext. 3308
Email:
ioquendo@ponce.inter.edu
Prof. Iraida Oquendo is our Program Coordinator. She obtained a
Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy Sciences
at the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus on May
1999. In 2006, Oquendo completed a
Masters degree in Marriage and Family Counseling of the
University of Phoenix Puerto Rico Campus. She is a
licensed Occupational Therapist in Puerto Rico, and has worked
in a variety of settings building thirteen years of clinical and
administrative experience.
Prof. Heydi Colón, OTL MA
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Coordinator
Health Sciences Department
787-284-1912 ext. 3307 Email: hcolon@ponce.inter.edu
Prof. Heydi Colón is the designated Fieldwork Coordinator. She
obtained her Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy at the
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus on May 1998.
In June 2005, Prof. Colón completed her Master degree in Early
Intervention Education 0-4 from Inter American University
Guayama Campus.
She is an active clinician licensed by the Puerto Rico
Occupational Therapist Board. Prof. Colón has fourteen years of
clinical experience in different clinical settings including
pediatrics, school and
psychiatric hospitals
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS:
Safety in Dealing with Body Substances
Safety Regulations Regarding Laboratory Use
Informed Consent for Students Participating in Role of Subjects
Campus Safety and Emergency Procedures
COMMENTS & FEEDBACK
Links:
General Catalog:
http://www.inter.edu/oferta_academica/catalogos/2009-2011/GeneralCatalog2009-2011.pdf
Accreditation Status:
ACOTE
Accreditation Department
AOTA
4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200
Bethesda, MD 20814-3425
Telephone: 301-652-2682
Website:
http://www.aota.org/Educate/Schools/43171/38116.aspx |