OTA.-220 Group Skills in Occupational Therapy

Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; OTPT-100, OTA.-100.
Explores roles and group dynamics with a variety of impaired populations in various settings. Emphasis will be placed on the clinical aspect and occupational therapy intervention treatment and teaching strategies. Students will facilitate groups and participate in role playing.

Course Outcomes
1. Identify the principle components of a group 2. Identify various "roles: of group members 3. Identify and explore various types of groups i.e. cooperative, parallel, task, project and thematic groups 4. Demonstrate entry-level knowledge and skill at structuring a group - giving explanation for types of group, sequencing and group goals 5. Implement one group based on individual group member's treatment needs 6. Identify ways to adapt various groups to fit clients' environment and needs 7. Have increases sense of roles of self within various groups

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