OCTA 234 - Practice of Psychosocial Occupation

Introduces psychiatric terminology, symptomatology, and psychiatric diagnoses. Application of Occupational Therapy (OT) principles in psychosocial function and dysfunction will be emphasized. Acquaints students with the OT frames of reference appropriate to psychosocial setting, therapy planning and methodologies, and therapeutic use of self as a treatment tool, and the development of client-therapist interactions. The role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in activity program and community-based service programs is explored by researching contemporary service delivery models. Prerequisite(s): C or better in OCTA 134, OCTA 138 OCTA 142, OCTA 146, OCTA 151, and OCTA 168. (PCS 1.2, 2.5 credit hours - 2 hours lecture, 1 hour lab)