OTA 202 - Occupational Therapy in Behavioral and Community Health

1. Describe behavioral health diagnoses commonly referred to occupational therapy.
2. Explain the various types of behavioral and community health settings and the role of occupational therapy in each.
3. Describe the various psychiatric commitment procedures.
4. Summarize the components of effective group leadership.
5. Describe the types and functions of group roles and appropriate activities for specific client populations.
6. Describe occupational therapy evaluations commonly administered by OTAs in a behavioral health setting.
7. Perform the basic techniques and procedures for selected lab activities.
8. Identify occupational therapy modalities, techniques and activities appropriate to specific diagnoses and client types.
9. Explain the influence that a healthy or unhealthy life space has on one’s occupational performance.
10. Demonstrate effective documentation skills for occupational therapy services.

1. Behavioral and community health settings
2. Psychosocial  diagnoses
3. Symptoms and behaviors
4. Group process
5. Activity analysis
6. Clinical and client safety
7. Treatment planning
8. Commitment procedures
9. Documentation

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Communication

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