Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha
HLTH Number
128
Course Title
Capstone for Therapeutic Activity Aide II
Credits
1
Department
Allied Health Author Caryl Hitchcock, PhD., Donna Haytko-Paoa
Date of Outline
2/26/2010
2. Course Description:
Effective Date Spring 2011
5-year Review Date 2016
Provides the opportunity to demonstrate the tools and understanding developed
during the Therapeutic Activity Aide II program. Students will create a
portfolio and presentation to provide evidence of student learning and
growth.
Cross-list
Contact Hours/Type
3. Pre-requisites
1 hour/lecture
Therapeutic Activity Aide I Certificate of Competence
Pre-requisite may be waived by consent
yes
no
Co-requisites
Recommended Preparation
4. Function/Designation
AS Program
AAS Program
BAS Program
AA LE - Elective
Category
Category
Category
Developmental/Remedial
Additional Category
List Additional Programs and Category:
List Additional Programs and Category:
List Additional Programs and Category:
Other/Additional: Explain: Therapeutic Activity Aide II
Certificate of Completion
See Curriculum Action Request (CAR) form for the college-wide general education student learning
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Chancellor
Approval Date
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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 knowledge of learning and growth across therapeutic acitivity aide disciplines through
the creation and presentation of a professional portfolio.
II.
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) Develop a structured collection of student work created across time, framed by reflection and enriched
through collaboration that has as the ultimate aim the advancement of student learning.
b) Compile information through a portfolio in each of the following five skill sets as a Therapeutic
Activity Aide:
1.
Therapeutic Interpersonal Skills
2.
Developmental Psychology or Human Development
3.
Therapeutic Activities (Occupational Therapy)
4.
Physical Therapy
5.
Speech/Language Therapy
c) Provide a summary statement (captions) for each section of the portfolio that reflects how successfully
the participant has met the purpose of the course; growth and change in the participant over time; and
includes a varied selection of work, not just a sampling of only the best work. Captions should include:
o What the document is
o Why it is evidence, and
o What it is evidence of
d) Select appropriate evidence for the portfolio which may include: assignments, observations, tests and
assessments, student work, philosophical and goal statements, self assessments and written
commentaries, letters of recommendation, formal evaluations, certificates and other indications of
applications and effectiveness. Portfolio documents are not limited to formal papers. Notes, drafts,
journal and diary entries, sketches, drawings, photographs, audiotapes, videotapes, models and electronic
data are also possible items.
e) Present selected items from the completed portfolio to the class and invited community members to
demonstrate synthesis of knowledge and skills.Use visual aides (posters), technology (PowerPoint) and
handouts to disseminate information in presentations.
f) Reflect culturally appropriate practices in the context of family and society.
7. Suggested Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #5. Student Learning Outcomes and # 6 Competencies/Skills/Issues
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1-3 weeks Therapeutic Interpersonal Skills (I, a-f)
1-3 weeks Developmental Psychology or Human Development (I, a-f)
1-3 weeks Occupational Therapy (I, a-f)
1-3 weeks Physical Therapy (I, a-f)
1-3 weeks Speech Therapy (I, a-f)
1 week Final Presentation (I, a-f)
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:
Appropriate reference materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently
available in the field. Examples include: Magazines, Journals, websites and other peer-reviewed,
evidence-based 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: Articles from magazines, journals, and newspapers.
Appropriate audio visual materials: guest speakers and site visits.
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:
Portfolio (I, a-f) (see assessment rubric attached)
Presentation ((I, a-f)
50%
50%
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, group discussions, student participation, role play, and other appropriate emerging modalities
11. Assessment of Intended Student Learning Outcomes Standards Grid attached
12. Additional Information:
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