OT Theory & Behavioral Health

Catalog description

An introduction to occupational therapy evaluation methods for evaluating clients who experience occupational disruption in behavioral and emotional well-being. Students will discuss the theoretical basis of evaluation, appropriate data-gathering methods, standardized and non-standardized assessment tools, interpretation of results, and documentation of evaluation findings. The course will include instruction on methods for gathering information to construct an occupational profile which should include consideration of the roles that sociocultural, socioeconomic, and social determinants of health play in the client’s overall health and ability to engage in occupations. This course will introduce students to the importance of balancing areas of occupation and health promotion. Prerequisite: Acceptance into OTD Program. Corequisite: OTD 5191