Occupational Therapy Assistant, Associate of Applied Science

(Suggested Occupational Plan)

Prerequisites

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
BIOL 2401Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

HPRS 1106Essentials of Medical Terminology

1

HPRS 1204Basic Health Profession Skills

2

ENGL 1301Composition I

3

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
OTHA 1305Principles of Occupational Therapy

3

OTHA 2301Pathophysiology in Occupational Therapy

3

OTHA 1309Human Structure and Function in Occupational Therapy

3

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
PSYC 2301General Psychology

3

OTHA 1211Occupational Performance Throughout the Lifespan

2

OTHA 1319Therapeutic Interventions I

3

OTHA 2309Mental Health in Occupational Therapy

3

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
PSYC 2314Lifespan Growth and Development

3

OTHA 1315Therapeutic Use of Occupations or Activities I

3

OTHA 1262Clinical - Occupational Therapy Assistant

2

OTHA 2302Therapeutic Use of Occupations or Activities II

3

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
OTHA 2360Clinical - Occupational Therapy Assistant

3

OTHA 2235Health Care Management in Occupational Therapy

2

OTHA 2231Physical Function in Occupational Therapy

2

Core Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Elective

3

Core Communications (SPCH) Core Elective

3

Fifth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
OTHA 2466Practicum (or Field Experience) - Occupational Therapy Assistant

4

OTHA 2230Workplace Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant

2

Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree: 60

Additional Information

Courses in bold type meet General Education requirements for Del Mar College Associate of Applied Science degrees.