Overview
This book of exercises and case studies focuses on the basic skills required in all areas of Occupational Therapy practice. Its objective is to help users achieve competency at maintaining or improving function in activities of daily living, in preventing human performance deficits, and in understanding the underlying components affecting sensorimotor, cognitive, and psychosocial functions across the life span. Chapter topics encompass physical disabilities, pediatrics, psychiatric dysfunction, and geriatrics. For individuals enrolled in an Occupational Therapy program—demonstrating the abilities of screening and assessment, treatment planning, implementation, reassessment, outcomes, documentation, and direction of activity programs.
"...a comprehensive workbook containing over 200 exercises & case studies, presenting all the essential basic components that an entry level OT practitioner needs to know...includes study questions and suggested readings."
Synopsis
This book encompasses the entire curriculum for occupational therapy, and focuses on the fundamental skills including all areas of practice—pediatrics, psychosocial, physical rehabilitation, and geriatrics. Emphasizing an interactive and collaborative approach, Clinical Competences in Occupational Therapy presents al lthe skills entry-level occupational therapy assistants and occupational therapists need to provide effective client care.
Features:
- Comprehensive coverage follows the standards established by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Association
- Unique and interactive activities (for both lab settings and cooperative classroom environments) in every chapter help readers develop the skills needed for clinical reasoning
- Study questions facilitate responsibility for independent study preparing students to meet objectives prior to each exercise
- Tear-out exercises and checklists provide a record of clinical competency, documenting professional growth and development
- Case studies cover all areas of practice, developing problem-solving skills and allowing for consideration of client's cultural and environmental needs when planning intervention