OTAP 2310 - OT Int. and Tx: Mental Health

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: OTAP 1350, OTAP, 1360, or by permission of instructor

Course Description:
This course will address mental health limitations and obstacles to occupational engagement for individuals and populations. Common diagnoses and treatment environments will be presented. Treatment for areas of occupation (ADL, IADL, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation), activity demands, client factors and context will be reviewed. Students will be required to develop applications for enabling function and physical well being

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Use sound judgment in regard to safety of self and others and adhere to safety regulations throughout the occupational therapy process as appropriate to the setting and scope of practice.
Document OT services to ensure accountability of service provision and to meet standards for reimbursement of applicable facility, local, state, federal and reimbursement agencies. Documentation effectively communicates the need and rationale for OT services.
Select and provide direct OT interventions and procedures to enhance safety, health and wellness, and performance in all areas of occupation. Interventions will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the therapeutic use of occupation, exercises and activities and demonstrate effective use of occupation-based, purposeful and preparatory activities.
Demonstrate, through the development and implementation of OT interventions, knowledge and understanding of how mental health, and challenges to mental health, affects performance in all areas of occupation. Demonstrate sensitivity to age, community, resources, environment and culture
Use individual and group interaction and therapeutic use of self as a means of achieving therapeutic goals. Identifies personal and professional abilities as they relate to job responsibilities.
Teach compensatory strategies and occupational adaptations, such as technology and other supports, to encourage participation, engagement and well-being.