OT 722 - Occupational Competence, Theory, and Practice

3 Credit(s)

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the psychological, social, cultural, biological, and developmental dimensions of occupational performance across the lifespan and the relationship of those dimensions to occupational competence. The relationships of occupation to health and illness, occupational performance, and participation are examined. The focus is on understanding the complex nature of purposeful activity and the therapeutic use of occupations with persons or groups to facilitate performance and participation in activities, occupations, roles, and situations in home, school, workplace, and community settings. The process of theory development is also examined. Students operationalize the occupational therapy practice framework and use activity analysis and engagement to explore various occupations, expand their activity repertoire, and examine personal behaviors and communication styles. The impact of the physical, social, and cultural environments on occupational choice and the ability of individuals to adapt to environmental demands is explored.