Overview

The unit uses an integrated scenario/case-based learning approach. Students are introduced to mechanisms and consequences of problems related to mental, sensory, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological and biomechanical capacities that underpin occupational engagement and occupational performance. Students integrate this knowledge into occupational therapy and related theories/models of practice. They develop clinical questions, … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-PENINSULA-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Aislinn Lalor

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Aislinn Lalor

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Apply critical appraisal, critical reasoning and critical thinking skills to occupational therapy scenario-based learning

2.

Clearly articulate to clients the specialist contribution of occupational therapy to health service intervention

3.

Describe occupational justice issues in the allocation and distribution of resources within services

4.

Recognise the rights of consumers and carers and integrate their lived experience of health needs into service planning and delivery

5.

Apply key theoretical models of human occupation to client-centred occupational therapy assessment, and goal setting

6.

Appraise occupational therapy assessment tools and apply them in clinical contexts to evaluate occupational performance and occupational engagement

7.

Describe and apply the principles of occupational analysis and grading and adaptation of occupations to a therapy situation

8.

Locate, retrieve and use resources to inform decision making about health and occupational issues.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment summary

Supplementary assessment is not available for this unit. Check the supplementary assessments page for details about exemptions.

Assessment

1 - Scenario-based occupational analysis assessment (2,000 words)
2 - Practice skill test (10 minutes)
3 - 2 x 10 minute case scenario oral presentations
4 - Written in-semester examination (2 hours)
5 - Written/oral examination (2 hours)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Practical activities
Seminars
Tutorials
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Availability in areas of study

Occupational therapy