Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha
HLTH Number
119
Course Title
Therapeutic Activities
Credits
2
Department
Allied Health Author Donna Haytko-Paoa and Dr.Caryl Hitchcock
Date of Outline
08/01/09
2. Course Description:
Effective Date Fall 2010
5-year Review Date 2016
Focuses on entry-level basic crafts and client management techniques utilized
in Occupational Therapy or Activity Programs. Commonly utilized crafts
will be demonstrated and fabricated, including techniques for adapting and
grading. Basic client management techniques, wheelchair handling,
transfers and safety considerations will be taught. Methods of instruction
will be taught. Prepares therapeutic activity aides to work under
supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist.
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Contact Hours/Type
3. Pre-requisites
4 hours lecture/lab
ENG 19 with grade C or better or placement at ENG 22.
Pre-requisite may be waived by consent
Co-requisites
AS Program
AAS Program
BAS Program
no
none
Recommended Preparation
4. Function/Designation
yes
Recommended prereq or coreq: NURS 16
AA LE - Elective
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Chancellor
Approval Date
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Developmental/Remedial
Other/Additional: Explain: Therapeutic Activity Aide
Certificate of Competence
See Curriculum Action Request (CAR) form for the college-wide general education student learning
outcomes (SLOs) and/or the program learning outcomes (PLOs) this course supports.
This course outline is standardized and/or the result of a community college or system-wide agreement.
Responsible committee:
5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): List one to four inclusive SLOs.
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use roman numerals (I., II., III.) to designate SLOs
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
I. .Demonstrate the fabrication and adaptation of crafts, methods of instruction, and use of occupational
therapy techniques to meet individual client needs.
II. Demonstrate knowledge of basic client management techniques, wheelchair handling, transfers and
safety considerations.
III.
IV. .
6. Competencies/Concepts/Issues/Skills
For assessment, link these to #7 Recommended Course Content, and #9 Recommended Course
Requirements & Evaluation. Use lower case letters (a., b.…zz. )to designate competencies/skills/issues
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
a. Select and apply direct occupational therapy interventions and procedures to enhance safety, wellness
and perfomance in activities of daily living (ADL), instrumental activities of daily living (IADL),
education, work, play, leisure and social participation.
b. Grade, adapt and modify the environment, tools, materials, and occupations and interventions to
reflect the changing needs of the client and the sociocultural context.
c. Use the teaching-learning process and effectively interact through written, oral and nonverbal
communication with client, family, and significant others, colleagues, other health providers and the
public.
d. Educate and train the client, caregiver, family, and significant others to facilitate skills in areas of
occupation as well as prevention, health maintenance, and safety in the home and community.
e. Use sound judgement in regard to safety of self and others, and adhere to safety regulation throughout
the occupational therapy process.
f. Fabricate crafts most commonly utilized in Occupational Therapy treatment and activity programs
g. Demonstrate therapeutic use of activities through grading, adapting and modifying the environment,
tools, materials, and occupations
h. Use the teaching-learning process and effectively interact through written, oral and nonverbal
communication with client.
i. Demonstrate competency in basic client management techniques to enhance mobility, including
physical transfers, wheelchair management, and positioning.
j. Demonstrate proper maintenance and storage of various materials, equipment, tools and inventory of
supplies.
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7. Suggested Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes and # 6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
TOPICS/ACTIVITIES
3 Weeks. Safety for client management techniques (II, a, e, i, j)
a. Positioning
b. Transfers: wheelchair to bed, bed to wheelchair
c. Wheelchair handling skills
1 - 2 Weeks Introduction to crafts (I, b, d, i)
a. History of crafts in Occupational Therapy
b. Therapeutic use of carfts
8 - 9 Weeks Grading and adapting Therapeutic Minor crafts (I, a - j)
a. Mosaic tile
b. Copper tooling
c. Needlework/sewing
d. Clay
e. Woodworking kits
f. Leather kit
g. Weaving
h. Cultural crafts
i. Other current crafts (scrap craft)
i. Presentations
j. Storing and maintaining inventory, supplies, and equipment
2 - 3 Weeks Application of communication skills & teaching/learning process to activities/games (I, c,
d, e, h)
a. Group interactions
b. Cognitive groups
c. Reminiscent groups
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, and Auxiliary Materials
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include:
The text will be chosen at the time the course is to offered from those texts available in the field.
An example of a possible text is:
Drake, M. (2007). Crafts and Creative Media in Therapy. Thorofare, NJ: Slack Incorporated.
Text(s) may be supplemented with appropriate study guide(s).
Test(s) may be supplemented with articles and handouts prepared by the instructor.
Appropriate reference materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include:
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Magazines, Journals, Websites and other media appropriate to the course.
Appropriate auxiliary materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include:
9. Suggested Course Requirements and Evaluation
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and #6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being offered.
Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
Activities (I, a - j)
Assignments (I, a - j; II, a - j)
Projects/Presentations (I, a - j; II, a - j)
Other appropriate assessment methods (I, a - j; II, a - j)
50 - 70%
10 - 30%
20 - 30%
0 - 30%
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably by instructor. Specific methods are at the discretion of the
instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to:
lectures and demonstrations, group discussions, student participation, role play, projects, field trips, and
other appropriate emerging modalities
11. Assessment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes Standards Grid attached
12. Additional Information:
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