OT Theory and Concepts

Catalog description

Continuation of introduction to models, theories, frames of reference, and applications in guiding selection of occupations and activities. Exploration of student's own occupational history including values clarification and cultural and spiritual influences and meanings. Development of critical thinking in performing occupation based activity analysis, developing goal-directed activities, modifications, grading, and adapting, and ensuring safety precautions through therapeutic media towards OT goal directed outcomes. Introduction to individual/group teaching-learning processes and building a therapeutic relationship and therapeutic use of self with diverse client populations in socio-cultural appropriate contexts.