Clinical Competencies in Occupational Therapy

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.