OCTH 626: Psychosocial Occupational Therapy
Credit Hours: (3)
Addressing the psychosocial and mental health needs of clients and populations across the lifespan.
Detailed Description of Content of the Course
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Readings, lectures, discussion and audiovisuals will be used, along with practice in pairs and small groups with assessment and intervention techniques. Each student will develop an intervention plan for a client described in a case study, and design and lead a client-centered, occupation-based group.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
B.1.1. Human Body, Development, and Behavior
Demonstrate knowledge of:
B.1.2. Sociocultural, Socioeconomic, and Diversity Factors; and Lifestyles
Apply and analyze the role of sociocultural, socioeconomic, and diversity, equity, and inclusion factors, as well as lifestyles in contemporary society to meet the needs of persons, groups, and populations. Course content must include, but is not limited to, introductory psychology, abnormal psychology, and introductory sociology or introductory anthropology.
B.2.6. Effects of Disease Processes
Analyze occupational performance aspects that are affected by diagnoses including heritable diseases, genetic conditions, mental illness, disability, trauma, and injury.
B.3.1. Therapeutic Use of Self
Demonstrate therapeutic use of self, including one’s personality, insights, perceptions, and judgments, as part of the therapeutic process in both individual and group interaction.
Assessment Measures
Projects, assignments, competencies, and tests as appropriate.
Other Course Information
Additional course information provided as needed in course semester syllabi.
Review and Approval
Approved: April, 2010
June 5, 2025