Online Courses Handbook 2003

303061 (v.2) OT 606 - Psychosocial Theory and Practice

Area:	School of Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours:	7.0
Credits:	50.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	2 x 3 Hours Weekly
Clinical Practice:	4 x 38 Hours Quarterly
Critical analysis of mental health, group and counselling theories and processes that aim to facilitate change to enhance occupational function in individuals and groups. Issues in psychiatry and psychosocial practice including assessment, planning, interventions, evidence-based evaluation, health promotion and multidisciplinary approaches. Professional ethics and development issues, medico-legal aspects and regulatory bodies.