OT 102 - Occupational Performance

• explain the importance of the history and philosophical base of the profession of occupational therapy and discuss the influence of OT history and OT theory on the practice of occupational therapy as well as how social, economic, political, geographic, and demographic factors impact OT practice;
• demonstrate knowledge of the influence of environmental, sociocultural, socioeconomic, and diversity factors (including disability) on human engagement in occupation and explain how this knowledge facilitates the development of, and appreciation for, cultural competency;
• explain the role of occupation in the promotion of health and prevention of disease/disability for the individual, family, and society and the importance of balancing areas of occupation with achievement of health and wellness;
• discuss activity demands and the types of occupational therapy interventions (use of occupation and purposeful activities, as well as preparatory methods, tasks, education/training, advocacy, and group interventions) to support client goals and address client factors/performance skills/ performance patterns/contexts;
• explain the OT process from referral to discontinuation including the process of gathering and sharing data for screening/evaluation (utilizing components of the OT practice framework), recognizing and communicating the need for referral of clients, use of the consultative process, the discharge planning process (to include consideration of resources upon discharge and discharge environment) and recognizing and communicating the need for termination of OT services;
• describe how environments, tools, materials, and occupations can be adapted and graded to meet the needs of clients; and
• exhibit the ability to analyze tasks relative to areas of occupation, performance skills, contexts, and activity demands.