Course overview
In this course, students will develop student capacity to identify and describe a range of mental health conditions and resultant occupational performance issues and apply relevant theoretical frameworks and assessment, intervention and evaluation strategies. This includes: identification and understanding of the impact on occupational performance of anxiety, mood, psychotic, trauma-related and other mental health conditions in a range of contexts: occupational therapy assessment and intervention techniques associated with these conditions: mental health legislation; documentation and report writing: practice models and concepts including the model of human occupation, recovery, attachment theory, social inclusion, cognitive behavioural therapy, sensory-based approaches and trauma-informed care.
Course learning outcomes
- Analyse and synthesise the impact of a range of mental health conditions on an individual's occupational performance across the lifespan.
- Critically apply major theoretical frameworks and research evidence that underpin practice.
- Justify and interpret mental health legislation, ethical principles and medico-legal responsibilities in relation to occupational therapy practice in mental health.
- Critically reflect upon the impact (that) social and cultural environments, including stereotypes, have on understanding of the mental illness/health continuum.
- Design and evaluate occupational therapy intervention programs for people experiencing mental health issues.
- Effectively interpret, document and communicate observations, assessment, intervention and targeted outcomes in accordance with the practice area.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 21356
Section LE01
Size 30
Available 6
Class number 21357
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 6
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