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OT 205Group Process Across The Lifespan

3 credits · Occupational Therapy · Penn State

The course addresses concepts & theories related to group processes and dynamics within the OT therapeutic context. Topics addressed in the course, include but are not limited to: types of groups, group roles, leadership styles, theory of group development & implementation, group norms, and the selection of appropriate activities based on age and occupational performance areas or components, safety, management of the environment, and time management.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “OT 103 and BIOL 161 and BIOL 162 and BIOL 163 and BIOL 164 and Concurrent Courses: OT 207 and OT 209”

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 2 · Fall (2 programs).

Required in (2)

  • Occupational Therapy, A.S. (Berks)
  • Occupational Therapy, A.S. (University College)
What it opens up

Courses that list OT 205 as a prerequisite (6)

  • OT 207 Assistive Technologies and Methods of Adaptation
  • OT 209 Management, Leadership and Ethics in Occupational Therapy
  • OT 210W Clinical Reasoning and Documentation in Occupational Therapy
  • OT 212 Occupational Therapy for Child & Adolescent Health
  • OT 214 Occupational Therapy for Psychosocial and Behavioral Health
  • OT 216 Occupational Therapy for Physical Health and Rehabilitation