OTA 120: Psychosocial Occupational Therapy

This course presents the role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant in the psychosocial area of Occupational Therapy practice. This course will focus on individuals with psychosocial challenges and how they relate to occupation across the lifespan. Students will learn selected frames of reference, and the skills necessary to assess, implement and document intervention in a variety of mental health settings. Client factors, including culture and diversity, therapeutic interactions and methods are studied. Students will develop skills in administering individual and group interventions, professional communication, conflict negotiation, and advocacy. Lab activities, site visits and Level I fieldwork opportunities will enable students to participate in and apply psychosocial principles to practice. 3 lecture hours and one 3 laboratory hours weekly.