OTH2300C - Psychosocial Occupational Therapy and Lab

Academic Dean’s Contact Information

LAKELAND DEAN’S OFFICE: LLC 2255              PHONE: (863) 297-1024
WINTER HAVEN DEAN’S OFFICE: WSC 101      PHONE: (863) 297-1020

Polk State College Mission and Program Outcomes

Polk State College, a quality driven institution, transforms lives through the power of education by providing access to affordable associate and baccalaureate degrees, career certificates, and workforce employment programs, delivered by diverse, qualified faculty and staff. In line with this purpose, Polk State’s Associate in Science and baccalaureate degree programs develop competence in various career-related skills. This course focuses on the development of competencies related to the following program outcomes:

 
Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, the student will be able to:

4. OT Theory & Practice                                
1.  Describe the OT continuum of care including evaluation, treatment, re-assessment, and discharge in the mental health setting (1, 9). 
2.  Compare OT frames of reference utilized in the mental health setting, and their applications to practice and development of rehabilitation programs (3, 4, 5, 6).
3.  Describe the impact of person, environment, and occupation on occupational performance (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15)
4.  Explain the use of “occupation” and “purposeful activity” as means to assessing, promoting, and restoring function and occupational performance in individuals with psychosocial dysfunction (6).

5. Professional Roles & Behaviors
5.  Explain the role of the COTA in the mental health setting and the collaborative relationship with the OTR and interdisciplinary team (7, 12, 13, 14, 15). 
6.  Describe methods of maintaining patient confidentiality and methods of advocating for patient rights (1, 12, 14, 15).

1. Structure & Function of the Human Body 
2. Normal & Abnormal Conditions Across Life Span
3. Logical & Critical Thinking
6. Screening & Assessment
7.  Identify and describe specific psychiatric diagnosis, their respective pathologies, and their incidence/severity within specific age groups (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
     a.     Diagnosis typically seen in infancy
     b.    Types of Dementia (Alzheimer’s, etc.)
     c.     Schizophrenias
     d.    Mood disorders
     e.    Anxiety disorders
     f.      Eating disorders
     g.    Personality disorders
8.    Describe evaluation tools typically used by mental health OT (1, 2)
9.    Perform specific mental health evaluation procedures under the supervision of an OTR (1, 2, 8, 9).
10. Explain the process of formulating clinically sound individualized treatment goals (3, 4, 6, 8).

1. Structure & Function of the Human Body
2. Normal & Abnormal Conditions Across Life Span
3. Logical & Critical Thinking
7. Treatment Interventions & Implementation
11. Compare specific treatment techniques, and interventions utilized for specific psychiatric diagnosis (4, 5, 6, 9).
12. Apply basic activity analysis to the selection of purposeful activities to attain individualized behavioral goals (3, 4, 5, 6).
13. Identify medications used to treat various psychiatric diagnosis (3, 4).
14. Identify the benefits of a variety of therapeutic media, including crafts (3, 4, 5, 6).
15. Explain the group process/dynamics and effective ways to facilitate it social interaction (3, 4, 5, 6).
16. Demonstrate basic competence in therapeutic group leadership and instruction of crafts (3, 4, 5, 6)
17. Demonstrate effective use of interviewing skills with individuals with mental health dysfunction (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9). 

2. Normal & Abnormal Conditions Across Life Span
3. Logical & Critical Thinking 
8. Written, Oral, and Non-verbal Communication
18. Discuss effective communication and interaction skills with patients of various psychiatric diagnosis, cultural, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds (5, 6, 7).
19. Complete basic documentation using SOAP and/or narrative formats (7, 8).

9. Management of OT Services
20. Identify community resources, prevention programs, and referral systems for mental health services (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
21. Maintain infection control and safety guidelines/precautions in the clinic and during direct patient care (1, 5).
22. Demonstrate basic competence in computer use and information literacy (7, 8)

 

Course Content:

Refer to class calendar issued on first day of class.

Textbook and Other Requirements

Textbook information is provided in the course syllabus, at the campus bookstore, on the campus bookstore website (www.polk.bncollege.com), or via the “Shop Textbooks” button on the PASSPORT schedule of classes.

College-Level Communication and Computation Skills

State Rule 6A-10.030 does not apply to this course.

Student Help

The professor is available for help during posted hours and by appointment during other non-class hours. Each student is encouraged to seek assistance from the professor. To further the educational process, the Learning Resources Centers, comprised of the campus Teaching/Learning and Computing Centers (TLCCs), JDA Student Success Center, and campus libraries, are available for student use. Each resource provides qualified staff and up-to-date equipment and facilities to promote academic success. The TLCCs and JDA Student Success Center provide tutoring services, computing resources, and other instructional support. The library provides information resources, individual and group study space, research assistance, information literacy instruction, and computing resources. Each facility provides free wireless access to the Internet. The Polk State College Library, Student Success Center, and TLCC hours of operation and tutoring schedules are posted at each facility and on the College website.

Withdrawing From a Course

A student may officially withdraw from a course during any given term, provided he or she follows the appropriate policy and procedure. Following the conclusion of the Drop period, students may officially withdraw without receiving a grade from any course, provided they do so no later than the published withdrawal deadline. The published deadline reflects approximately (but no more than) 70% of the term, based upon the course’s scheduled duration. It is the student’s responsibility to submit these withdrawal forms; failure to do so may result in a grade of F in the course. Under the Forgiveness Policy, a student is allowed only three attempts in any one course: one initial enrollment and two repeats. A student is not allowed to withdraw from a third course attempt. Limited admission programs may have specific guidelines regarding course withdrawal that vary from this policy; these guidelines are listed in the specific program handbooks. If a student stops attending class, the grade earned, usually an F, is assigned and posted. Prior to withdrawing from a course, the student should consult with the Financial Aid Office to determine what impact, if any, withdrawal from the course will have on his or her financial aid status. A student cannot use course withdrawal to avoid academic dishonesty penalties. A student who has been penalized for academic dishonesty in a course is not eligible to withdraw from the course.

Repeating a Course

Under the Forgiveness Policy, a student is allowed only three attempts in any one college credit course: one initial enrollment and two repeats. Under certain circumstances, a student may petition to repeat a credit course beyond the third attempt. Limited admission programs may have specific guidelines regarding repeating courses that vary from this policy; these guidelines are listed in the specific handbooks. The student should be aware that repeating a course may result in a higher course cost. A course cannot be repeated unless the previously earned grade is a D, F, or W (the Polk State Catalog provides further details regarding this process). Prior to repeating a course, the student should consult with the Financial Aid Office to determine what impact, if any, repeating the course will have on his or her financial aid status.

Academic Dishonesty

Each student is responsible for his or her work. It is assumed that each student is honest and will abide by this standard; however, in the event that there is an indication or suspicion of cheating or plagiarism, the situation shall be dealt with in accordance with the published College policy. Copies of this policy are available in the Student Services Office. More specific information can be found in the Course Syllabus.

Information Technology Access/Use Policy

The information technology resources provided by Polk State College (this includes, but is not limited to, telephones, computers, the Polk State Local Area and Wide Area Networks, and the Internet) must be used for academic purposes only. Use of these resources is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use can result in revocation or suspension of this privilege.

Equal Access/Opportunity

Polk State College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to students, employees, and applicants for employment or admission to the College. Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Valparisa Baker
Director, Equity and Diversity (Title IX Coordinator)
999 Avenue H NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Office: WAD 227
Telephone: (863) 292-3602
e-mail: vbaker@polk.edu

Equal Opportunity For Students With Disabilities

The College complies with The Americans with Disabilities Act and provides equal educational opportunity for qualified individuals. A student with a disability who requires special accommodations or auxiliary aids under The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Coordinator or Director of Disability Services. Note: Limited admission programs may have performance restrictions that apply. Restrictions (where applicable) are outlined in each program’s student handbook.

 

Attendance:

Regular attendance is the student’s responsibility. Absences of more than 15% of scheduled contact hours are unacceptable and considered excessive, which will result in the withdrawal of the student from the course with a “W” grade before the withdrawal date. After the withdrawal date, a student may receive an “F” grade for the course for excessive absences (more than 9 hours accumulated since the beginning of the term). Students in this program must make the commitment to attend courses consistently. Absenteeism is emphatically discouraged. If unable to attend class, students are to notify the instructor before the class is adjourned, at (863) 297-1010 ext. 5753 or (863) 297-1035. In case of an emergency, reasonable efforts will be made to assist the student with the course material.

Tardiness is also discouraged. Students are allowed only 2 tardy appearances per semester; tardiness exceeding this limit will result in disciplinary intervention as per program regulations.

 

Work Missed:

No make-ups will be given for missed exams, quizzes, assignments, or projects unless absence is due to medical condition, military leave or immediate family emergency. If any work is missed, the grade assigned will be a zero (0). If absent due to a medical condition, the student must submit appropriate medical documentation to the instructor, within a week of such event, to substantiate the medical leave. Students who need to be on military leave, must submit copies of the official orders to the instructor at least 2 weeks before the assignment in order for accommodations to be made. If there is a family emergency, the student must notify the instructor as soon as possible. Students who are absent due to illness need to submit a medical excuse in order to be allowed to make up missed work.

Students are expected to turn in assignments on the designated day, during the respective class period. No assignments will be accepted after the class period unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Failure to comply will result on a “zero” for the assignment.

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