OTA 122 Mental Health Theory & Practice
This course explores mental health conditions and the occupational performance challenges commonly associated with these conditions. Students learn theory and practice skills for performing assessments and providing interventions (preparatory, purposeful, and occupation-based) for occupational therapy clients with mental health challenges. Safety, documentation, and mental health promotion are addressed.
Offered
Offered Spring only
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Gather and record data to contribute to the evaluation of clients with mental health challenges. Generate and propose ideas in contribution to the development of the intervention plan and intervention strategies for clients with mental health challenges. Implement select interventions for clients with mental health challenges in a manner that is safe, effective, and ethical. Educate clients with mental health challenges and their caregivers to facilitate the development of skills in areas of occupation, and to promote mental health and wellness. Monitor and assess the response of clients with mental health challenges to intervention.