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      "markdown": "The baccalaureate degree in Occupational Studies will create a more highly skilled occupational therapy assistant (OTA) who is better able to understand and utilize research-based evidence for best practice and take on a leadership role. As an additional benefit, it will prepare an OTA for entry into an Occupational Therapy (OT) Master’s degree program. The upper division course work will provide more in-depth training in specific areas of OT practice, including neurologic rehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, pediatrics, geriatrics, and key practice areas identified by the American Occupational Therapy Association.  These courses, together with a capstone project, will also provide increased opportunities for critical analysis, research methods, and clinical reasoning. To complete the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Studies, students must complete: (1) complete all upper division major   course requirements with a grade of “C” or better or Pass (\"P\"); (2) complete the Cal-GETC lower division general education pattern; the CSU-GE Breadth pattern or IGETC pattern may be used in some cases, please see a counselor for details; OR complete the Santa Ana College Associate Degree General Education (GE) Requirements (Plan 1) with coursework completed from Plan 1 to total a minimum of 27 semester units (note that Plan 1 consists of a minimum of 24 units so additional Plan 1 coursework may be needed to reach 27 units).\n\nPrerequisite:\n\nAssociate Degree from an ACOTE  accredited OTA program and OTA Certification/License or OTA NBCOT exam eligibility\n\n**Learning Outcome(s):**\n\n1.  Students will demonstrate advanced mastery of occupational therapy assistant (OTA) clinical skills, including clinical reasoning, that follow the guidelines established in the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process.\n2.  Students will relate theory and research to clinical practice areas.\n3.  Students will provide OTA services that meet the community needs of diverse populations demonstrating sensitivity and empathy.\n4.  Students will participate in advocacy for clients in clinical and community settings."
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