Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

10-514-175Psychosocial Practice

Course Information

Description

Examines the role of the OTA in the service delivery to individuals affected by mental health conditions. Provides opportunity for development of skills related to psychosocial assessment and interventions.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Examine the service delivery models for OT within mental health

Assessment Strategies

through an oral, written or graphic assessment

by locating local community resources available for mental health delivery

Criteria

you use terminology consistent with service delivery models

you articulate differences and similarities between practice settings/systems

you evaluate contextual factors such as culture, economics, and ethnic background in mental health care delivery

you describe the OTA scope of practice (including advocate, educator, supervisor, etc.)

you examine the role of the OTA within the health care team

you articulate the unique nature of OT within psychosocial practice

you examine legislative issues and care provider concerns related to psychosocial systems
Administer mental health assessments based on patient (client) profile as appropriate to the OTA role

Assessment Strategies

in oral, written, graphic assessments

by demonstrating skills as specified by the instructor

in practice labs with video, printed case histories

Criteria

you describe the purpose of the of the assessment tool

you gather assessment data

you examine assessment data related to mental heath diagnosis

you document observations of the client's behavior and skills

you administer at least one occupation based screening or assessment

you examine related diagnostic systems such as DSM-IV
Perform assessments and selected activities related to communication/interaction skills

Assessment Strategies

by performing communication/interaction skills assessments

in the laboratory

through a case study

Criteria

you recognize verbal and non-verbal communication

you position yourself and client

you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it

you select appropriate activity with attention to social and cultural contexts

you apply intervention relative to communication limitation

you accurately document
Evaluate the impact of mental health conditions on occupational performance

Assessment Strategies

through a reflection via oral, written, graphic presentation

Criteria

you examine context as it relates to psychosocial practice areas (for example, culture, spiritual, etc.)

you analyze issues related to diverse groups

you differentiate symptomatology across the lifespan

you examine performance (areas, skills and patterns) for a variety of diagnoses as they relate to psychosocial practice areas

you apply the psychosocial OT frames of reference to appropriate settings and populations
Use safety precautions and procedures for OT mental health processes

Assessment Strategies

through an oral, written, graphic presentation

through lab participation

Criteria

you demonstrate basic personal safety skills for a variety of psychosocial practice areas (sharps, etc.)

you demonstrate active listening, verbal support, and de-escalation techniques

you interpret nonverbal behaviors

you demonstrate crisis intervention techniques

you demonstrate knowledge of state regulations and laws

you articulate the importance of patient rights and facility policies in psychosocial practice

you verbally demonstrate setting and enforcing clear and consistent limits
Identify effects, side effects and precautions for psychotropic medications

Assessment Strategies

by identifying and describing psychotropic medication and their side effects

through oral, written, graphic presentation

Criteria

you demonstrate a basic understanding of psychotropic medications and somatic treatments, and their side effects

you identify medications that are effective for treatment of diagnostic categories

you describe accommodations for medication side effects
Demonstrate application of therapeutic techniques

Assessment Strategies

through classroom discussion

through an oral, written, graphic performance

through lab participation

Criteria

you demonstrate therapeutic use of self

you adapt the approach to the individual, with attention to cultural issues

you adapt the environment to enhance success

you choose activities to meet individual interests and needs

you explore effective responses to mental health symptoms

you display the ability to appropriately assess a situation and respond to the behaviors presented
Develop an intervention plan related to psychosocial frames of reference, models, or theories

Assessment Strategies

by identifying interventions related to a variety of psychosocial diagnoses

by discussion and lab display

by developing an intervention plan for a designated diagnosis(ses)

Criteria

plan includes therapeutic approach

plan includes environmental modifications

plan includes activities appropriate for intervention

plan includes appropriate responses to behavior

plan includes goals/interventions relevant to the diagnosis, context, expected function and frame of reference identified

plan is based on client profile
Demonstrate documentation skills related to psychosocial practice

Assessment Strategies

through completion of documentation tasks using case study, video, observations or other means

through oral, written, graphic performance

Criteria

you explore documentation in different practice settings

you complete screens, checklists, standardized formats for the psychosocial population

you utilize Practice Framework terminology

you utilize medical and practice specific terminology and abbreviations

you formulate measurable goals

you document according to specific type and format (progress note, SOAP, etc.)