OCT-5202 OT Th. & Prac. Mental Hlth & Comm.
OT Theory and Practice in Mental Health and Community This course presents the theory and practice of community-based practice and prevention/transition services for the well population and populations at risk for specific mental, social, and/or environmental problems. Course material includes community context, multicultural competence, and principles of prevention, use of evidence to plan and evaluate services, and consultation and collaboration. Utilizing a life-span developmental perspective, information is presented on the needs of each target group and settings to access the population. The program development process is described in depth, with special emphasis on needs assessment and outcome evaluation.