Introduction to Occupational Therapy Online Course

Intro to Occupational Therapy introduces students to the OT profession.

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About OT 200: Introduction to Occupational Therapy

This course was designed to introduce students to the occupational therapy profession. As the history, practice framework, occupational therapy models, objectives and functions of occupational therapy are addressed, students will affirm their academic decision.

This course has 14 lessons that include 2 non-proctored exams and a final project. You can submit up to 3 items per week, taking as little as 8 weeks and a maximum of 9 months to complete the course. In addition to the 8 weeks, allow an 7-10 business days to process registration, and 3-5 days for the final grade to appear on your transcript.

Student achievement will be measured by the student’s ability to participate in assigned quizzes, exams, reflection assignments, field visit, journal article reviews, and development of an occupational therapy promotion tool.  Each regular lesson has objectives and a to-do list, required reading, an instructor video, and an assessment.

Lesson Topics

• Occupational Therapy: The Profession
• History, Philosophical Principles, and Values of OT
• Occupational Therapy Practice Framework
• OT Models of Practice and Frames of Reference
• Observation Experience
• Intervention modalities: Principle Tools Used in OT Practice
• OT Process
• Occupational Therapy Practice: Across the Lifespan
• Areas of Practice: Looking a Little More Closely
• Roles of the Occupational Therapist, Role Delineation, and Multicultural Diversity

Required Course Materials

Clifford O’Brien, J.,& Conners B.L. (2023). Introduction to Occupational Therapy (6th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0-323-79856-3

Additional readings are provided within the Blackboard course.

How will the course appear on my transcript?

You may enroll at any time and have up to 9 months to complete this online course. The credits earned will be recorded on your UND transcript based on the date you registered for the course. It will appear on your transcript in the same way as a course taken during a regular semester. There is no indication that the course was taken online or that you completed it at your own pace. 

Why Take Online Classes at UND?

Here are a few reasons why you should take an online enroll anytime course at UND:

• Great customer service – Our registration team is ready to answer questions quickly so you can focus on your coursework.
• Affordable – UND's enroll anytime courses are priced at North Dakota's affordable, in-state tuition rate.
• Accredited – UND is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
• Easily transfer credits – Transferring credits is always at the discretion of the institution to which the credits are being transferred. In general, credits from schools/universities that are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission transfer to other regionally accredited institutions. UND's online courses appear on your UND transcript in the same way as other courses.

Flexible 100% Online Course

You'll take this online course at your own pace. Some students thrive in this environment, while other students may struggle with setting their own deadlines. If you have successfully taken an independent study or correspondence course previously, UND’s enroll anytime courses may be right for you. Still not sure? Take our online quiz to help determine if online enroll anytime courses are right for you.

Course information including tuition, technology requirements, textbooks, lessons and exams is subject to change without notice.