Emphasis is on communication techniques, differentiating the levels of functions of staff, and legal implications of service delivery. Quarter Hours Prepares students to apply psychosocial frames of reference to practice settings. Assessment, program planning and intervention strategies are emphasized. Therapeutic use of self, media, and group processes are explored. Hours Includes designing and restructuring the physical environment to assist self-care, work as well as play, and leisure performance.
Emphasis is on architectural barriers and utilization of wheel chairs and other equipment.
1 Quarter Hour Provides students in a laboratory setting with hands-on opportunity to develop documentation skills centered around a problem based format. A weekly seminar provides the instructor with the opportunity to tie the observations to the occupational therapy process. 2 Quarter Hours Provides field observation in settings that offer services for the older adult. A weekly seminar provides the instructor with the opportunity to tie the observations to the occupational therapy process. This course utilizes current occupational therapy theory to examine practices in both psycho-social and physical disabilities.