Keiser University relies on FA Davis products to deliver a successful OTA program
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Keiser University relies on F.A. Davis products to deliver a successful Occupational Therapy Assistant program
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“I call it [Adult Physical Conditions] the Bible for Occupational Therapy Assistants because it has everything that the students need to know.”
Jaime A. Correa Instructor, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale
Jaime Correa has been an Instructor for the Keiser University Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) program in Fort Lauderdale for 2 years. Prior to that, he worked in clinical practice for over 10 years. The Keiser University COTA program is a 2-year associate degree program offered at 11 different campuses in Florida. Each campus admits about 47 students annually; students are a mix of high school graduates, those seeking second careers, and students who left other college programs after deciding they wanted to pursue careers as occupational therapists. The program meets in-person 5 days a week for 5 hours daily. The curriculum focuses on a specific subject area for 4 weeks before moving on to the next one, covering all required topics and competencies for accreditation. F.A. Davis products in use by Keiser University’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program § Adult Physical Conditions: Intervention Strategies for Occupational Therapy Assistants by Amy J. Mahle & Amber L. Ward § Functional Performance in Older Adults by Bette R. Bonder, Noralyn D. Pickens & Vanina Dal Bello-Haas § The Evidence-Based Practitioner: Applying Research to Meet Client Needs by Catana Brown § Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy by Lynn S. Lippert § Laboratory Manual for Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy by Mary Alice Minor, Christopher Towler & Lynn S. Lippert § Kinesiology Flashcards by Lynn S. Lippert & Mary Alice Minor § Kinesiology in Action (online program) What’s working for Keiser University? The Keiser University COTA program has been using F.A. Davis materials for about 10 years. The main book used in the program is Adult Physical Conditions , and Jaime refers to it as “ the Bible ” for OTA students. “ We use this book for 5 different subject areas during the program. ” Jaime notes that students also use it to review all subjects covered in the curriculum, even if they have another book for that subject. “ It covers all of the areas that students will be tested on in the certification exam. I recommend that they keep this book and use it to study for their boards. ” Jaime appreciates the quality and comprehensiveness of the Instructor Resources that accompany the F.A. Davis books. “ We use the pre-made PowerPoints for all of our in-person lectures. ” These are uploaded to their Blackboard LMS so students also have access. “ We encourage students to review the lecture materials prior to coming to class so they are prepared. ” Students have access to the online review materials and quizzes that come with their books. While they are not assigned, Jaime encourages them to use those resources. “ Students who do access these materials are better prepared for class and do better on exams. Once the students realize how helpful these resources are, they wish they had started using them sooner. ” Student grades are based on pre-and post-tests delivered for each subject area, a mid-term and final, and competencies that must be performed in-class in front of their Instructor. “ The materials are working great for our faculty and students. The students are acquiring the knowledge they need for each subject area and successfully moving through the curriculum. ”
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“I would definitely recommend F.A. Davis and this book to other Occupational Therapy Assistant instructors.”
Working with F.A. Davis Because Jaime was new to teaching, he relied on his F.A. Davis Educational Consultant and support teams during his early days. “ I got a lot of help from F.A. Davis when I was getting started. They did a great job providing an orientation to the materials and making it easy for me to get logged in and access all of the resources I needed. ” He notes that all the Instructor Resources are high quality, so he doesn’t need to make any changes in the pre-made PPT lectures which saves him time. He also appreciates that the platform is easy to use, and materials are easy to find and download. Jaime also praises the quality of his OTA “ Bible .” “ The Adult Physical Conditions book has worked out really well. The book is very comprehensive and covers everything, but the chapters are just the right length and it’s written at the right level so students can easily understand the material. ” “ I would definitely recommend F.A. Davis and this book to other Occupational Therapy Assistant instructors, ” Jaime concludes. About Keiser University Keiser University is a private, not-for-profit university providing quality, hands-on education in the health care field since 1977. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs for a diverse student body in traditional, non-traditional and online delivery formats. The main campus is located in Fort Lauderdale, with campuses located throughout the State of Florida and internationally. Through quality teaching, learning, and research, the university is committed to providing students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, understanding, and skills necessary for successful employment. Committed to a “students first” philosophy, Keiser University prepares graduates for careers in business, criminal justice, health care, technology, hospitality, education and career-focused general studies. Inherent in the Mission is service to the community. This service includes community partnerships, involvement with various constituencies and various continuing education programs. About F.A. Davis: Headquartered in Philadelphia, the city of its founding in 1879, F.A. Davis is an independent, family-owned publisher of teaching and learning solutions for nursing and the health sciences. From flagship titles like Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary to online, adaptive platforms like Davis Advantage, Kinesiology in Action, and Medical Language Lab, the company is dedicated to developing innovative products empowered by the technology that is changing how students are learning, instructors are teaching, and professionals are practicing. The breadth and depth of its print, digital, and online resources across disciplines and specialties is a firm foundation on which to meet the challenges of the future. F.A. Davis Named Top Workplace 2021, 2022 & 2023: For the third year in a row, F.A. Davis has been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in the greater Philadelphia area by The Inquirer , the region’s most prominent newspaper and news website. These awards celebrate the organizations that prioritize a people-centered culture and give employees a voice that enables them to meet today’s ever-evolving technological, social, and economic challenges. F.A. Davis was ranked #3 among the top 52 mid-sized companies with 150- 499 employees and was also recognized with a Special Award for Work/Life Flexibility.
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