This course will center on the occupational therapy process in relation to individuals with psychosocial conditions and/or challenges across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on historical and theoretical overview, clinical characteristics and medical management, assessments and intervention, evidence-based practice, and issues impacting holistic psychosocial OT practice. Students are placed at Level I Fieldwork sites from 24-35 hours towards the end of the course for experiences which apply academic course preparation to psychosocial conditions, as part of OTA1039 Level I Fieldwork in Mental Health.
Prerequisites
Eight/Nine Quarter Programs: Admission to the Professional Curriculum of the OTA program