OT 552 PATIENT CARE SKILLS Course Syllabus - Primary Instructor: Tiffany Lester, OTD, OTR/L Lab Instructors: Mallory Coleman, OTD, OTR/L

Term
Spring 2026
Section
M1
Course Delivery
ln person­[FTF]
Class Program

OT 552:

Credits 2
Description

This course engages the student in the development of professional behaviors, basic patient care skills, and initial competencies associated with OT practice. Students will have opportunities to learn skills for ethical and professional behavior; observation and assessment; development of rapport; client-centered care; and therapeutic use of self.

Meeting Times, Location, & Course Delivery Details

Meeting Days:
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Meeting Times:
9:00 AM – 10:15AM 10:15 AM-12:00PM
Location:
CSS

Contact Information

Instructor:
Primary Instructor: Tiffany Lester, OTD, OTR/L Lab Instructors: Mallory Coleman, OTD, OTR/L
Instructor Email:
tiffany.lester@wilmington.edu
Office Location:
CSS
Phone Number
937-481-2226
Office Hours:
By Appointment
Course Learning Outcomes

Upon Successful completion of this course...

OT 552 Patient Care Skills

B.2.8 Demonstrate sound judgment regarding safety of self and others and adhere to safety regulations throughout the occupational therapy process as appropriate to the setting and scope of practice. This must include the ability to assess and monitor vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory status, and temperature) to ensure that the client is stable for intervention.

B.3.12 Provide recommendations and training in techniques to enhance functional mobility, including physical transfers, wheelchair management, and mobility devices.

Course Materials

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Course Schedule

Tentative Schedule

Subject to change during the semester. Adequate notice of changes will be given.

Evaluation of Work

The grading scale will be as follows:

Instructor Course Policies

Institutional and Program-Level Policies

Final Exam Schedule

All exams will follow the Final Exam Schedule. Students scheduled to take three or more final examinations on one day may request to arrange their examination schedule, so no more than two exams occur on one day.
Requests for early or late exams are considered only under extreme circumstances. Prior to the exam period, the student must file a written request on the Early/Late Exam Form available in the Student One Stop Center, Academic Records, and on the WC portal. The form must be signed by the Instructor and the Academic Dean, approving the alternate exam time. This process must be completed prior to the scheduled exam period.

Undergraduate:  SP25 Final Exam Schedule    Graduate: