Sacramento City College
Unit Plans
Completed Spring 2004
Department Name: Occupational Therapy Assistant
Department Spokesperson: Sue Hussey
Division Dean: Mary Turner
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Key Performance Indicators
Occupational Therapy Assistant Department / Accomplishments 2003 – 2004
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Other Plans
Goal 1: Enrollment -Through marketing efforts, increase enrollment in the OTA program
and admit a class with a minimum of 15 students in spring of 2004.
OTA faculty made short presentations about careers
Continue to make short presentations about
in OT during the AY to two Bio 100 classes and 7
careers in OT to SCC classes (i.e. Bio 100, Psych DAG, DED
sections of AH 110. In addition, program had a
370, AH 110).
booth at the SCC Health Fair.
Program coordinator made content revisions to
brochure and an outside consultant is in the process
Update program brochure.
DAG, DED
of making design revisions. New brochure is
expected to be available Summer 2004.
Program website has not been improved to date.
Improve program website through the addition of
IT, DTL,
Program coordinator wants to get trained on use of
job postings, alumni exchange and online
DOE, DAG
Manila software and transition website to this format
application to the program.
with improvements noted. Defer to AY 2004-2005.
Article was written and appeared in September 2003
Write an article for local OT chapter newsletter
DAG, DED
chapter newsletter. Program director received several
requesting help with recruitment of students.
responses from article.
Implement alumni recruiting program.
DAG, DED
Not completed.
Send recruiting letter on OT careers to all SCC
DAG, DED
Process has been initiated, continue in AY 2004-2005
students who have not identified a major.
Send recruiting letter to counselors at all Los
Rios campuses and community colleges within
DAG, DED,
Process has been initiated, will be completed over
surrounding area (i.e. Solano, Sierra, San Joaquin PT3
summer 2004.
and Modesto).
Goal 2: Academic Education - Enhance academic component of occupational therapy assistant program.
Submit a program update to include the addition
Curriculum update submitted and approved by
of CIS 300 (computer familiarization) as a
DTL, PT6
curriculum committee.
program requirement.
Develop and submit plan of correction in
Program coordinator has submitted plan of correction
response to deficiencies cited in accreditation
DTL
and three progress reports towards achieving full
report.
compliance with accreditation standards.
Action Plan
Occupational Therapy Assistant Department / Accomplishments 2003 – 2004
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Add use of Blackboard to OTA 50.
IT, DTL,
DSS, PT6
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Continue to evaluate need/satisfaction with
current method of delivering program and
explore with faculty and students alternatives for
program delivery (i.e. block schedule).
PT1
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Program coordinator to keep current on program
and practice trends by attending one national or
state OT conference.
DTL, DSS,
PT1
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Introduce adjunct faculty to Blackboard.
IT, DTL,
DSS, PT6
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Submit request for repair and replacement of
laboratory furniture and equipment as needed.
DTL, DSS
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Provide office space to adjunct faculty who
comprise the additional FTE in order to assure
that students can be advised in private.
PT7
Year-End Status and Accomplishments
Blackboard was not added to OTA 100 (formerly 50),
but was added to OTA 120. This was felt to be a
better fit, as this is one of the first classes that
students take upon enrolling in the OTA program.
Students were introduced to Blackboard in this class
and as they continue in the program they will be
required to utilize it more.
Two sections of OTA 100 students were surveyed on
their preference for an evening program, block day
program, or weekend program. Survey results
showed that the majority of students preferred the
evening format. In discussions with adjunct faculty,
they also indicated a preference for the evening
format. Most of the adjunct faculty have clinical jobs
during the day, and would not be able to continue
teaching if the program went to a weekday block
format. Will continue to explore options for program
delivery during the coming year.
Program coordinator attended the state OT
conference in November 2003. Program also hosted
a California Fieldwork Council meeting.
Deferred to AY 2004-2005.
New recliner wheelchair purchase made in
conjunction with PTA program. Furniture and
equipment have been checked. There is a need for
repair or replacement of 4 chairs in Mohr Hall, Room
21. Defer this to AY 2004-2005.
Office space has been provided in Mohr Hall, room
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Occupational Therapy Assistant Department / Accomplishments 2003 – 2004
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Other Plans
Goal 3: Fieldwork Education - Enhance fieldwork education component of occupational therapy assistant program
This has not been an urgent need this year as there
were no students enrolled in fieldwork. Program
Train fieldwork educators on the use of the new
coordinator is in process of getting up to speed on the
OTA fieldwork evaluation and the OT practice
DTL, DSS
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new evaluation through a self-paced training module
framework.
and will present information to fieldwork educators
in AY 2004-2005.
The mechanism for review has been developed and
Develop and implement a mechanism for review
now it needs to be implemented by sending letters out
of contracts between the college and fieldwork
DTL, DOE
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to contracts that haven't been reviewed since 2000.
sites at least every five years.
This will be implemented in AY 2004-2005.
Continue to get fieldwork facilities switched over
This is an ongoing process as we have students go to
DTL, DOE
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to new contract.
sites.
Load "Fieldwork Clerk" software and database
Not completed. Need to research current programs
onto program director's computer so that clinical
being used and which ones are most effective before
DTL, DOE
3d
database software program can be more fully
putting this data on program director's computer.
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Long Range Plan
Ensure program viability through marketing
efforts including letters to counselors at other
community colleges, presentations at high
schools, career fairs and SCC courses, and
letters to individuals who have not identified a
major.
Develop distance education offerings, such as
OTA 100 and AH 110.
Develop and enhance program website which
includes job postings, alumni exchange and
online program application form.
Develop, evaluate and implement new models
of program delivery, as determined by need
and effectiveness.
Achieve and maintain full compliance with
accreditation standards.
Make recommendations for design of OT
classroom and lab space in new complex.
Enhance faculty teaching and student access
to learning via use of technology in OTA
program courses.
Incorporate the new "OT Practice Framework"
into program curriculum and evaluate the
effectiveness these methods.
Implement and maintain system for reviewing
contracts between the program and the
fieldwork sites at least every five years
Explore the use of faculty practice for delivery
of clinical education.
Repair or replace worn lab furniture
Identify needs for upgraded laboratory
equipment to reflect current occupational
therapy practice.
Monitor key indicators of student success in
relation to enrollment criteria as well as
tutoring, applicant pools, course completion
rates, certification examination scores,
employment, degrees granted.
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Long Range Plan
Assess the impact of changing educational
levels of occupational therapists (i.e. Master's
level) on any needed changes in entry-level
preparation of occupational therapy assistants.
Identify and provide development activities
and/or resources to faculty to maintain
currency in practice and enhance teaching and
learning.
Train fieldwork educators on the use of the
new OTA fieldwork evaluation and the "OT
Practice Framework" and evaluate use of both
in clinical practice.
Develop and maintain fieldwork database on
program director's computer.
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Occupational Therapy Assistant Department / Action Plan 2004 – 2005
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Linkage to
Year-end Status and Accomplishments
Other Plans
Goal 1: Enrollment -Through marketing efforts, increase enrollment in the OTA program
and admit a second class students in spring of 2005.
Improve program website through the addition of
IT, DTL,
job postings, alumni exchange and online
DOE, DAG
application to the program.
Send recruiting letter on OT careers to all SCC
DAG, DED
students who have not identified a major.
Send recruiting letter to counselors at all Los Rios
campuses and community colleges within
DAG, DED,
surrounding area (i.e. Solano, Sierra, San Joaquin
PT3
and Modesto).
Continue to make short presentations about careers
in OT to SCC classes (i.e. Bio 100, Psych 370, AH DAG, DED
110).
Goal 2: Academic Education - Enhance academic component of occupational therapy assistant program.
Achieve full compliance with accreditation
DTL
standards.
In collaboration with other Allied Health Program
DSS, DAG
Directors revise “Essential Functions” document.
Ensure consistency and effectiveness of portfolio
throughout coursework by creating a sample
DSS
"Student Portfolio" for faculty to reference.
Incorporate the new "OT Practice Framework" into
program curriculum through collaboration with
DSS, DTL
adjunct faculty.
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Year-end Status and Accomplishments
Enhance faculty teaching and student access to
learning by introducing adjunct faculty to
IT, DTL,
Blackboard and expanding the use of Blackboard to DSS, PT6
additional courses.
Develop possible course sequence and schedule for
alternative methods of program delivery. (i.e.
PT1
block schedule) and get feedback from students and
faculty.
Submit request for repair and replacement of
DTL, DSS
laboratory furniture and equipment as needed.
Program coordinator and faculty to keep current on
program and practice trends by attending program
DTL, DSS,
director's meeting and national conference to be
PT1
held this year in California.
Goal 3: Fieldwork Education - Enhance fieldwork education component of occupational therapy assistant program
Implement the five-year review process for
DTL, DOE
contracts between the college and fieldwork sites.
Train fieldwork educators on the use of the new
OTA fieldwork evaluation and the "OT Practice
DTL, DSS
Framework".
Research options for fieldwork database that can be
put on program director's computer. Current
program (Fieldwork Clerk) now requires an annual DTL, DOE
fee for upgrades and support. Purchase new
program or service as deemed necessary.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Department Budget Request 2005 - 2006
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Description
Supplies
Laboratory furniture and
equipment
Fieldwork software or
fee for support/upgrade
of existing system
Marketing materials and
handbooks
Faculty development
activities
Operating
Budget
Increase
Instruction
Supplies
Computers
Equipment
Furniture
New
Program
Start-up
Marketing
Materials
$2500.00
$1000.00
$500.00
$1500.00
$2000.00
$2000.00
$2500.00
$500.00
$1000.00
$1500.00
Remodel
Space
Faculty
Hires
Staff
Hires
Student
Hires
Temp
Hires
Budget Narrative 2005-2006
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Supplies
Marketing materials and handbooks
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$2500.00
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$1500.00
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$2000.00
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$1000.00
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$500.00
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Faculty development activities
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Laboratory furniture and equipment
Fieldwork software or fee for
support/upgrade of existing system
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Justification
This is our standard allotment for instructional supplies.
Student recruitment and increasing program enrollment In the program
continues to be a high priority. Therefore, marketing efforts are ongoing.
Materials that have a professional presentation and attract the attention of
potential students need to be available.
The national OT conference will be held in southern California for the first
time in 25 years. Many faculty have never been to a national conference. It
would be very valuable for all faculty to have the opportunity to go to the
conference and to experience the caliber of presentations that will be made.
This conference is an excellent place for networking and updating
professional knowledge.
As furniture and laboratory equipment ages it is breaking down or becoming
obsolete in the field. Students need to have access to safe furniture and
current equipment.
The current database system is on a division office computer and not easily
accessible by fieldwork coordinator. It is several years old and updated
versions of the same software are available. The company is charging now
for upgrades and software support. New software programs that are now
available will also be considered as an alternative. Fieldwork database
software is critical for maintaining site information (including contract
renewals) and scheduling of student fieldwork placements.
Key Performance Indicators for
Occupational Therapy Assistant Department
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Applicant
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*no class admitted
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graduates
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