OTA 133 - Psychosocial Dysfunction

1. Articulate the ethical and practical considerations that affect the mental health and wellness needs of those who are experiencing or are at risk for social injustice, occupational deprivation, and disparity in the receipt of services through the continuum of time from ancient times to the present as well as by demonstrating knowledge of global social issues and prevailing health and welfare needs of populations with or at risk for disabilities and chronic health conditions by:
   • Outlining the history of mental illness for ancient times to the present and describe the methods used to treat mental illness throughout the continuum.
   • Describing a sample of the multiple settings in which mental health services may be provided and the lack of parity that impacts mental health care.
   • Describing legal considerations in respect to mental health in Washington state and how they have changed over time based on both ethical and practical considerations.
2. Articulate the importance of using statistics, tests and measurement for the purpose of delivering evidence-based practice.
3. Articulate how an understanding of the importance of the history and philosophical base of the profession of occupational therapy and its counterparts in of current practice models used by occupational therapy practitioners in mental health.
4. Describe the meaning and dynamics of occupation and activity, including the interaction of areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, activity demands, context(s) and environments, and client factors by;
   • Demonstrating an understanding of the principles that allow one to interact therapeutically with mentally ill clients.
   • Satisfactorily completing a therapeutic group activity to the specified criteria.
   • Identifying therapeutic use and contraindications of therapeutic modalities relative to patient needs and occupation.
5. Understand the occupational therapy practice framework: domain and process by:
   • Identifying common assessment tools used.
   • Demonstrating the ability to set goals and plan appropriate occupational therapy activities for clients.
6. Describe a sample of the multiple settings in which mental health services may be provided.
7. Articulate to consumers, potential employers, colleagues, third-party payers, regulatory boards, policymakers, other audiences, and the general public both the unique nature of occupation as viewed by the profession of occupational therapy and the value of occupation support performance, participation, health, and well-being.
8. Understand the effects of heritable diseases, genetic conditions, disability, trauma, and injury to the physical and mental health and occupational performance of the individual possible cause(s) and effects of mental illness and occupational performance of an individual.
9. In order to demonstrate task analysis in areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, activity demands, context(s) and environments, and clients factors to implement the intervention plan the student will:
   • Identify means of adapting and grading activities appropriate for different client populations.
   • Satisfactorily complete a therapeutic group activity to the specified criteria.
10. Use sound judgment in regard to safety of self and others and adhere to safety regulations throughout the occupational therapy process as appropriate to the setting and scope of practice as demonstrated by:
    • Identifying means of adapting and grading activities appropriate for different client populations.
    • Identifying safety techniques in respect to suicide prevention.
    • Describing how the use of prescribed medications influences patient behavior and the ability of the patient to benefit from therapy.
    • Describing the impact of the maladaptive use of drugs and their side effects on occupation.
11. Express support for the quality of life, well-being, and occupation of the individual, group, or population to promote physical and mental health and prevention of injury and disease considering the context in respect to the delivery of occupational therapy services to individuals with mental illness.
12. Describe basic features of the theories, models of practice, frames of reference, and occupational therapy history and occupational therapy theory, (and the socio-political climate) underlie the practice of occupational therapy in order to:
    • Understand the basic assumptions of theories used to explain mental illness.
    • Explain the concepts of current practice models used by occupational therapy practitioners in mental health.
13. Gather and share data for the purpose of screening and evaluation using methods including, but not limited to, specified screening tools; assessments; skilled observations; occupational histories; consultations with other professionals; and interviews with the client, family and significant others in order to evaluate client(s)’ occupational performance in activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), education, work, play, rest, sleep, leisure, and social participation by:
    • Understanding the occupational therapy practice framework: domain and process by:
      • Identifying common assessment tools used.
      • Demonstrating the ability to set goals and plan appropriate occupational therapy activities for clients.
14. Within the field of mental health, articulate the role of the occupational therapy assistant and occupational therapist in the screening and evaluation process along with the importance of and rationale for supervision and collaborative work between the occupational therapy assistant and occupational therapist in that process.
15. Identify means of adapting and grading activities appropriate for different client populations within the mental health field by providing remediation, and compensation for deficits in physical, mental, cognitive, perceptual, neuromuscular, behavioral skills, and sensory functions.
16. Demonstrate therapeutic use of self to encompass interacting with patients and responding to symptoms and behaviors.
17. Effectively locate and understand information including the quality of the source of the information in: Gathering information pertinent to the understanding and treatment of mental illness and Identifying popular myths and in understanding the correct facts about mental illness.

1. Demonstrate mastery of the occupational therapy foundational content requirements.
2. Discuss the basic tenets of occupational therapy.

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