Course Learning Outcomes Mapped to PLO and CLO Portfolio Application

Avvampato OTA/PTA Program

Chart A Elements of Outcomes
Original Course
Re-Written Course Specific Learning
Specific Learning
Outcome or rationale for no change to
Outcome
outcome

Performance Verb

Context

Criterion

Describe how
theoretical models of
practice influence the
definition of
occupation,
occupational therapy
and approach to
practice.

Apply the theoretical models of occupational

therapy practice to common musculoskeletal
conditions.

Apply

the theoretical models of

occupational therapy practice

to common
musculoskeletal
conditions.

Describe how
physical impairments
can affect daily
functioning and how
practice approaches
in occupational
therapy can impact
participation.

Describe occupational performance

components, their impact on
functioning/participation and interventions for
individuals with musculoskeletal conditions.

Describe

occupational performance
components, their impact on
functioning/participation and
interventions

for individuals with

musculoskeletal
conditions.

Describe how the

profession of
occupational therapy
can facilitate
participation in the
areas of
occupational
performance and
function in
performance
components.

Explain the benefits of occupational therapy

to patients who have musculoskeletal
conditions, their families, and shared
decision makers.

Explain

the benefits of occupational

therapy

to patients who have

musculoskeletal
conditions, their
families, and shared
decision makers.

Chart B Domain and Level of Outcomes

Course Specific
Domain
Level
(Cognitive,
(Foundational or
Learning Outcome

1. Apply the theoretical

Affective, and/or
Psychomotor)

Advanced)

Cognitive

(applying ) lower to
medium level

models of occupational
therapy practice to
common musculoskeletal
conditions.

Rationale
What are the specific knowledge/skills/attitudes demonstrated in this outcome?
Why is it a foundational or advanced outcome?
How does this relate/contribute to other courses in the program?
-

Student will need to demonstrate an understanding of foundational OT

theory and be able to apply this to common musculoskeletal (MSK)
conditions.
This is a lower, more foundational level of knowledge, however students will
be required to apply this in specific conditions, therefore this increases the
level to a medium level.
This course is in the second semester of a four semester program and
provides an introduction to occupational therapy theory and enabling
occupation.
Student will need to demonstrate an understanding of occupational
performance components and their relationship to functioning and
participation. They will also need to understand the connection between
these performance components and interventions used by OT in treating
MSK conditions.
This is foundational because students are expected to know and be able to
describe these factors, but they do not need to apply these independently at
this stage.
This course is in the second semester of a four semester program and
provides an introduction to occupational therapy theory and enabling
occupation.
Students will have knowledge of the OT scope of practice, the benefits of
treatment for patients with MSK conditions and be able to communicate
these clearly to various individuals (tailored to different levels).
This CLO implies knowledge and application as well as skillful tailoring of
this information to meet client needs, therefore this represents an application
level, or a medium level.

2. Describe occupational

Cognitive

performance
components, their impact
on
functioning/participation
and interventions for
individuals with
musculoskeletal
conditions.

3. Explain the benefits of

occupational therapy to
patients who have
musculoskeletal
conditions, their families,
and shared decision
makers.

(understand) foundational/low level

Cognitive and
psychomotor

(applying) lower to
medium level

models of occupational
therapy practice to
common musculoskeletal

Chart C Alignment with Program Learning Outcomes

Course Specific
Program Learning Outcome
Which PLO(s) align with your CLO?
Learning Outcome
1. Apply the theoretical

8. Perform effectively within the roles and

responsibilities of the therapist assistant
through the application of relevant
knowledge of health sciences,

Rationale
How does each outcome contribute to or meet your Program Learning Outcomes?
This outcome is focused on OT theory and its application to musculoskeletal
conditions. This aligns well with PLO 8, which focuses on the application of relevant
knowledge to specific health conditions. Further, PLO 10 applies because this goal
focuses on OT theory and enabling occupation by applying a relevant body of

conditions.

2. Describe occupational
performance
components, their impact
on functioning/
participation and
interventions for
individuals with
musculoskeletal
conditions.
3. Explain the benefits of
occupational therapy to
patients who have
musculoskeletal
conditions and their
families, and shared
decision makers.

psychosociological sciences and health

conditions.
10. Enable the clients occupational
performance by contributing to the
development, implementation, and
modification of intervention/treatment plans,
under the supervision of and in collaboration
with the occupational therapist
10. Enable the clients occupational
performance by contributing to the
development, implementation, and
modification of intervention/treatment plans,
under the supervision of and in collaboration
with the occupational therapist

1. Communicate appropriately and

effectively through verbal, nonverbal, written
and electronic means, with clients, their
families, and shared decision makers.

knowledge.

This course specific learning outcome relates to PLO 10, because students will need
to understand occupational performance components and their functional
implications for individuals with musculoskeletal conditions in order to enable their
occupational performance and contribute to treatments plans/deliver (as specified in
PLO 10).

This course specific learning outcome relates to PLO 1, as students will be expected
to express the benefits of OT theory to patients, which implies OT scope of practice
knowledge and appropriate, effective communication with patients, their families, and
shared decision makers.