Theory 7: Community Practice Education and Health Promotion

Catalog description

This course presents the theory and practice of community-based practice, education, health promotion and prevention services for the well population and populations at risk for specific physical, mental, social, or environmental problems. Foundation material includes community context, multicultural competence, and principles of prevention, use of evidence to plan and evaluate services, and consultation and collaboration. Utilizing a life-span developmental perspective, information is presented on the needs of each target group, settings to access the population, and empirical evidence supporting prevention services. The program development process is described in depth, with special emphasis on needs assessment and outcome evaluation. Students will participate in the process of identifying potential grant funding sources and understanding the requirements for grant submission. Occupational therapists and other professionals will present their experience with consultation, marketing, grant writing, implementation and evaluation.