OTA 202 Psychosocial Dysfunctions : Treatment and Applications
This course focuses on the further development of observation, assessment skills, task analysis and interventions for individuals with psychosocial challenges. Quality of life and meaningful occupations are emphasized. Conditions that lead to psychiatric and social-emotional challenges are examined. Clinical features, medical management and issues impacting OT are covered.
Cross Listed Courses
n/a
Prerequisite
All first, second, and third quarter OTA classes
Offered
Summer
Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts of human behavior to include the behavioral and social sciences (e.g., principles of psychology, sociology, abnormal psychology) and occupational science.
- Understand the effects of physical and mental health, heritable diseases and predisposing genetic conditions, disability, disease processes, and traumatic injury to the individual within the cultural context of family and society on occupational performance.
- Apply theories and models of occupational performance, to guide and inform OT mental health interventions
- Gather and share data for the purpose of screening and evaluation methods including learning to administer selected assessments using appropriate procedures and protocols (including standardized formats), skilled observations, occupational histories, consultations with other professionals, interviews with clients, families and significant others, and use occupation for the purpose of assessment.
- Demonstrate the ability to assist with the development of occupation-based intervention plans (including goals and methods to achieve them) through clinical reasoning based on the stated needs of the client as well as data gathered during the evaluation process in collaboration with the client and others.
- Identify methods and strategies for providing development, remediation, and compensation for functional cognitive, psychosocial, and behavioral health deficits affecting occupational performance
- Select and provide direct occupational therapy interventions and procedures to enhance safety, health and wellness, and performance in ADLs, IADLs and other areas of occupation
- Identify intervention strategies or settings that take into consideration sociocultural, socioeconomic and lifestyle choices to meet the needs of clients.
- Explain the distinct nature of occupation and the evidence that occupation supports performance, participation, health and well-being
Instructional Mode:
Hybrid