OTA-120 Psychosocial Occupational Therapy
This course introduces the role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant in the psychosocial area of Occupational Therapy practice. Focus is on individuals with psychosocial challenges and how the challenges impact occupational performance across the lifespan. Students learn selected frames of reference, and the skills necessary to assess, implement and document intervention in a variety of mental health settings including community settings. Client factors, including culture and diversity, therapeutic interactions and methods are studied. Students develop skills in administering individual and group interventions, professional communication, therapeutic use of self, and advocacy. Lab activities and site visits enable students to participate in and apply psychosocial principles to practice.