12356 (v.3) OT 303 - Mental Health

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Area:	School of Occupational Therapy
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Practice models, clinical reasoning in psychiatry and psychosocial practice, in promotion, prevention, treatment and maintenance settings. Assessment, interpretation, planning, intervention with a focus on motivation and behaviours as it effects occupational performance in clients in institutional, family, ethnic and community settings. Evaluation of program outcomes based on evidence.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Identify and apply models of practice in mental health promotion, prevention, treatment and maintenance settings. Demonstrate the ability to select, apply and interpret appropriate occupational therapy assessments with a focus on motivation and behaviour specifically in social relationships, work/study, leisure and self-care. Demonstrate analytical and clinical reasoning skills in the planning, management and application of occupational therapy services for clients in institutions, family, community or ethnic settings. Evaluate program outcomes using evidence based practice.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Deveson A., (1991), Tell Me I'm Here, Ringwood, Penguin Books. Bruce M.A.and Borg B., (1993), Psychosocial Occupational Therapy - Frames of Reference for Intervention, Thorofare, NJ, Slack Inc. Hemphill-Pearson B., (ed.), (1999), Assessments in Occupational Therapy Mental Health, Thorofare, NJ, Slack. Kaplan H., Saddock B. and Grebb J., (1998), Synopsis of Psychiatry, 8th ed., Baltimore, Williams and Wilkins. Kielhofner G., (1995), A Model of Human Occupation, Baltimore, Williams and Wilkins. Leher P., et al, (1994), Stress Management Techniques- Are They All Equivalent Or Do They Have Specific Effects?, Biofeedback and Self-Regulation, 19, 353-401. Puckett A., (1993), Community Mental Health, Australia, Harcourt Brace Company.
Unit Texts:	Cara E. and MacRae A., (1998), Psychosocial Occupational Therapy - A Clinical Practice, Australia, Thomas Nelson. Stein F. and Cutler S.K., (2002), Psychosocial Occupational Therapy - A Holistic Approach, 2nd ed., London, Singular Publishing Group. Manual - Mental Health 303, Module 2. (Not for sale. Copy in the subject box and E Reserve.)
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Case history report 35%, Exam 50%, Laboratory preparation 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y   Y 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y   Y