OT 6920 - - Disability Theory, Mental Health and Group Process- : Assessment and Intervention Across the Lifespan

4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: OT 7200, OT 7350, OT 7450.
Description
In this lecture/lab course students will explore models and theories of practice, diagnostic conditions and disorders, and research evidence for occupational therapy practice with children, youth, and adults, individually and in groups, who present with mental and behavioral health conditions. This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills needed to select and implement specific occupational therapy assessments and interventions including individual and group interventions. This course will focus on individuals living with conditions most likely to benefit from remedial interventions focusing on performance skills and client factors that impact occupational functioning. Students learn through peer-led instruction and dynamic hands-on activities. They complete in-class exercises targeting assessment and intervention and learn by designing, demonstrating, and critiquing therapeutic group sessions.