OTED-50200 Occupational Therapy and Mental Health 1

The focus of this course is on employing the Occupational Therapy Process with clients who present with a range of mental health conditions. Students will explore the scope of traditional and emerging mental health practice settings and service delivery models across the lifespan. In addition, students will learn to use various theories, models of practice, and frames of reference to develop evidence-based evaluation plans, as well as individual and group intervention plans. Students will also examine the influence of psychopharmacology on mental health services and the impact of policy on consumer rights. This course includes a lab component.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission into the MS OT Program.