Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) Pass
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) Pass
Pass course; full-time, 4 years
Year 1
Semester 1
BIOS1168 Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy A
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Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Cliffton Chan, Dr Joanna Diong Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 2hr lectures, 2hr practical:tutorial/week Assessment: Mid semester practical exam (30%), end semester practical exam (30%), end semester exam (40%) Campus: Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Semester 1 Unit Coordinators are Dr Cliffton Chan and A/Prof Leslie Nicholson, Semester 2 unit coordinator is Dr Joanna Diong
This unit of study introduces the basic concepts in musculoskeletal anatomy prior to a more detailed study of the gross anatomical structure of the upper limb as it relates to functional activities. Students will also study the histological structure of musculoskeletal tissues and surface anatomy of the upper limb. Material will be presented in lectures, practical sessions and online. Students will also be expected to undertake some independent learning activities. This unit includes laboratory classes in which human cadavers are studied; attendance at such classes is compulsory.
HSBH1007 Health Science and Research
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Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1x2-hr lecture/week, 1x1-hr tutorial/week Prohibitions: HSBH2007 Assessment: Individual written report (30%), group written report (20%), 90 min end of semester exam (50%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit introduces students to key research paradigms in health, and to the major approaches to designing and evaluating basic and applied research in health. Students are exposed to the types of research which inform our understanding of normal and abnormal functions of the human body and of treatment and preventative health care. Students will be engaged in the generation of new knowledge through evidence-based practice and evidence-based innovation. Current issues in health science research will be identified, with emphasis on the role of technology and e-health.
Textbooks
Saks, M. and Allsop, J. (eds.) (2013). Researching Health: qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods. London: sage.
OCCP1096 Understanding Occupation-People-Context
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Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Justin Scanlan Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x2-hr lecture/week, 1x1-hr tutorial/week and self-directed learning Assessment: Video demonstration and related report (50%), viva (30%) and weekly reading tasks (20%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Understanding people's occupations in context and the importance of occupation to their health and well-being is fundamental to all areas of occupational therapy practice. In this unit, students will develop the skills and knowledge needed to collect and organise information about individuals' engagement in occupations within their various contexts from their perspectives. They will use a client-centred perspective to explore participation in day-to-day activities, investigate various theoretical perspectives of human occupations, develop the therapeutic communication skills to discover where, when, how and why people engage in occupations, and examine the contextual and personal factors that affect occupational choices and participation in occupations.
OCCP1097 Analysing Occupations and Performance
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Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Joanne Hinitt Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x1hr lecture/week, 1x2hr tutorial/week Assessment: Written report (35%), referencing list (20%), Exam (45%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
The ability to analyse occupations, roles, activities, tasks and the environment is a core occupational therapy competency. Categories of activity which occupational therapists may observe and analyse include: self-care, mobility, domestic, social, educational, play, leisure, economic, and community. Using various methods of analysis, students will develop the skills to observe and analyse activities performed by children, youth and adults. In doing so, students will learn: How do I determine what enables (and hinders) people's participation in and performance of activities? How do I measure and summarise a person's time use? How do I identify environmental factors that influence people's performance in activities? How might I structure and adapt activities to enable performance, regardless of a person's health condition?
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
OCCP1098 Teaching Occupations and Performance
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Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Yu-Wei Chen Session: Semester 2 Classes: 2hr lecture/week, 1hr tutorial/week, and self-directed learning. Assessment: Case-based learning portfolio (50%); final exam (50%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Whether in working in partnership with one person or a group of people, teaching and learning is a fundamental, collaborative process applicable to all areas of occupational therapy practice. The unit applies principles of evidence based practice in relation to teaching and learning in occupational therapy. Students will develop proficiency using a range of processes to facilitate people's engagement in activities and routines in everyday life. In doing so, students will answer the following questions: How do I help people learn to perform activities and develop new routines where they live, work and play? What specific methods do I use to foster learning within different contexts? How do I best consider the learning process for persons with or without health conditions?
OCCP1099 Occupational Performance: Healthcare 1
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Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Celine Diaz Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1x1hr lecture/week, 1x2hr tutorial/week Assessment: Case study report (50%) and practical exam/VIVA (50%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Many adults experience difficulty performing daily activities and require interdisciplinary team services in a hospital setting. Occupational therapy services can help enhance, restore, or maintain performance in self-care, mobility, and other primary activities necessary to return to and live in the community. Mindful of a client-centred approach, students will acquire basic assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills relevant for adults within physical healthcare contexts such as an acute hospital, and begin assuming the role occupational therapists perform within healthcare teams. In doing so, students will learn: What occupational therapy processes do I use when a person's performance of self-care and mobility activities is significantly challenged? Within physical health care settings, how do I help enhance, restore, or maintain performance in daily life activities of concern? How do I incorporate a client-centre approach within healthcare systems?
OCCP1100 Professional Practice I
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Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Celine Diaz, Dr Merrolee Penman Session: Intensive January,Intensive June,Semester 2 Classes: Workshop based flexible delivery (3 hours per week) Assessment: Group presentation (30%), individual assignment x 2 (35% each), fieldwork assessment (Pass/Fail). Students must pass the practical work component of this unit as assessed on the fieldwork assessment in order to gain a pass for this unit. Practical field work: Practice education placement totalling a minimum 40 hours. Students may be allocated to placement outside of the semesters during semester breaks. Students are required to attend all preparation and debriefing classes and placement sessions to meet the expected overall programme requirement of 1000 practice education hours. Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Professional practice
Note: This unit of study includes a work integrated learning placement. Students must be aware of and complete all pre-placement requirements.
Establishing a professional identity and integrating and applying theory to practice are essential to occupational therapy service provision. This unit will focus on professionalism in preparation for practice in all areas. Additionally, students will develop an understanding of occupational therapy strategies implemented across diverse areas, develop essential core teamwork skills and elements of professional communication (written and verbal) skills, and cultivate a professional approach to work. Students will participate in supervised practical experience equivalent to 40 hours. This can occur outside of the semesters during semester breaks.
Elective (non-OT) [6] (see note 1)
[[b||Note:]] All Occupational Therapy students must complete the relevant pre-placement requirements prior to all work integrated learning or fieldwork placements. For more information visit sydney.edu.au/health-sciences/placements/disciplines/occupational_therapy/
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Year 2
Semester 1
HSBH1003 Health, Behaviour and Society
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Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Mairwen Jones and Assoc Prof Jennifer Smith-Merry Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x2-hr lecture/week, 1x1-hr tutorial/week Prohibitions: BACH1130 or BACH1132 or BACH1133 or BACH1134 or BACH1161 or BACH1165 Assessment: Sociology Exam (20%), Psychology group class presentation (20%), Weekly lecture quizzes (Sociology and Psychology (10%), 2-hr end of semester exam (Sociology and Psychology) (50%) Campus: Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit is an introduction to areas of psychology and sociology relevant to health and wellbeing. The unit provides sociological tools (covering both theory and method) useful for understanding and practicing in health and wellbeing. It is also an introduction to the principles and applications of psychology as they pertain to these areas. The unit aims to develop a 'sociological imagination', a quality of mind that will be used to prompt students to question common-sense assumptions regarding health and wellbeing. Students will also gain familiarity with the major paradigms and methodological approaches of contemporary psychology and will develop the applications of psychological theory to specific health issues in their major area of study.
Textbooks
Germov, J (2014), BACH1161 Introductory Behavioural Health Sciences + HSBH1003 Health, Behaviour and Society, Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
OCCP2085 Occupational Performance: Home and Family
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Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Sandi Lightfoot Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x1hr lecture week, 1x2hr tutorial/week Assumed knowledge: OCCP1099 Assessment: Written Assignment (50%); Written Assignment and Technical Drawings (50%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Many adults who experience challenges performing day-to-day activities could benefit from services in order to continue living in the community. Occupational therapy is useful to enhance, restore, or maintain performance of and participation in self-care, mobility, domestic, social, and leisure activities within the home. Paying particular attention to the typical social context (family) within which people live, students will further develop assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills relevant to the performance of daily life activities within the home. In doing so, students will learn: Within a home context, how do I best provide occupational therapy services from a client-centred perspective? How do I involve families when focusing on the performance of day-to-day activities within the home? How might home environments be modified to enhance safety and performance of everyday activities?
This unit of study builds on units such as OCCP1099: Occupational Performance: Healthcare I, to extend students' knowledge of occupational therapy practice beyond the hospital setting.
This unit of study builds on units such as OCCP1099: Occupational Performance: Healthcare I, to extend students' knowledge of occupational therapy practice beyond the hospital setting.
Textbooks
No specific textbook is required for this unit.
OCCP2086 Professional Practice 2
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Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Merrolee Penman Session: Intensive January,Intensive November,Semester 1 Classes: 1x3hr lecture seminar/week Prerequisites: OCCP1099 and OCCP1100 Assessment: Individual assessment (40%), final exam (60%) and fieldwork assessments (Pass/Fail). Students must pass the practical work component of this unit as assessed on the fieldwork assessment in order to gain a pass for this unit. Practical field work: Practice education placement totalling a minimum 80 hours incorporating clinical simulation on campus, embedded in the unit. Students are required to attend all preparation and debriefing classes and placement sessions to meet the expected overall programme requirement of 1000 practice education hours. Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Professional practice
Note: This unit of study includes a work integrated learning placement. Students must be aware of and complete all pre-placement requirements.
Professional practice involves problem solving, clinical reasoning and collaborative teamwork. This unit continues the focus on professional development in preparation for practice across all areas. During the semester, students will further develop their understanding of how clinical reasoning informs the occupational therapy process, along with their professional therapeutic and teamwork communication. Students will participate in supervised fieldwork experiences in a simulated health care setting and in an off-campus professional service setting. The off-campus component is completed outside of the semesters during semester breaks.
OCCP2088 Occupational Performance: Child and Family
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Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Yu-Wei Chen Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x2hr lecture/week, 1x1hr tutorial/week Assessment: written assessment (50%), final exam (50%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
For children, youth, and families living in the community and who experience performance challenges, occupational therapy is useful to enhance, restore, or maintain participation in day-to-day activities. Integrating an understanding of childhood development with family-centred practice, students will develop specific assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills to promote participation in day-to-day activities from infancy through adolescence. In doing so, students will learn: How do I provide occupational therapy within a family context? How can I promote quality in life through participation in everyday occupation? How do I consider the complex interaction of a person's capacity (physical, emotional and cognitive functioning) with environmental factors whilst focusing on the performance of activities of concern to families?
[[b||Note:]] All Occupational Therapy students must complete the relevant
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
BIOS1171 Neuroscience
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Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Jin Huang, Dr Alan Freeman Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 3 hours of lectures per week, 2 hours of practical classes per week, with a small online component Prohibitions: BIOS1137 or BIOS2103 or ANAT2010 Assessment: Mid-semester examination (40%), end-semester examination (60%) Practical field work: 2 hours per week Campus: Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Semester 1 coordinator is Dr Jin Huang, Semester 2 coordinator is Dr Alan Freeman
This unit of study introduces fundamental concepts of nervous system organisation and function. Anatomy of the brain and spinal cord is studied using models to understand the cortical and subcortical pathways as well as integrating centres that control movements and posture. The physiology component introduces students to mechanisms of signal generation and transmission, basic mechanisms of spinal reflexes, the function of the sensory systems and autonomic nervous system and motor pathways. Case studies aimed at identifying simple neural problems associated with sensory and motor systems are specifically designed for students following professional preparation degrees. This unit includes a few laboratory classes in which human cadavers are studied.Practical class attendance for this unit is compulsory.
OCCP2084 Occupational Performance: Healthcare 2
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Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Justin Scanlan Session: Semester 2 Classes: 2-hr lecture/week, equivalent of 2hr tutorial/week Assessment: Written report (50%), oral assessment (50%) and group facilitation skills competencies assessment (Pass / Fail) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Many adults experience significant challenges performing daily life activities due to mental illness or other psychosocial issues, and need interdisciplinary team services within mental health (and other psychosocial) settings. Occupational therapy can enhance, restore, or maintain performance and participation in daily routines and activities, enabling individuals to return to and live in the community. Mindful of a client-centred approach, students will acquire basic assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills relevant for adults within mental health and psychosocial contexts and begin assuming the role occupational therapists perform within healthcare teams. Students will learn: What assessments, intervention and evaluation processes do occupational therapists use when a person's routines and daily activities are challenged due to the effects of a mental illness or other psychosocial issues? Within mental health settings, how do I help enhance, restore, or maintain performance in daily life activities of concern? How do I incorporate a client-centred approach within healthcare systems? How can groups be used to support individuals to overcome the impacts psychosocial issues to promote satisfying and health-promoting occupational engagement.
OCCP2087 Occupational Performance: Community
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Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1hr lecture/week, 2hr tutorial/week Assessment: Community Access and Participation Workbook (50%) and written exam (50%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Many adults experience challenges participating in community, social and civic activities. These individuals may benefit from occupational therapy services to enhance, restore, or maintain participation in environments outside the home. Considering a broad community context, students will further develop their assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills relevant to activities such as transportation or shopping. In doing so, students will learn: How can I advocate for and promote people's participation in activities within their local communities?
Elective (non-OT) [6] (see note 1)
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Year 3
Semester 1
OCCP3061 Professional Practice IIIA
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Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Merrolee Penman Session: Intensive August,Intensive January,Intensive March,Intensive May,Intensive November Classes: Placement Preparation and debriefing (15 hrs) Prerequisites: OCCP1096 and OCCP1097 and OCCP1098 and OCCP1099 and OCCP1100 and OCCP2084 and OCCP2085 and OCCP2086 and OCCP2087 and OCCP2088 and BIOS1168 Assessment: Fieldwork assessment (Pass/Fail) Practical field work: Placement 40hrs/week for 7 weeks. Students are required to attend all preparation and debriefing classes and placement sessions to meet the expected overall programme requirement of 1000 practice education hours. Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Professional practice
Note: This unit of study includes a work integrated learning placement. Students must be aware of and complete all pre-placement requirements.
To become a competent occupational therapy practitioner, students need to be able to integrate theory and practice in context and become skilled in applying the occupational therapy process for an agreed caseload. Continuing to build on OCCP1100 Professional Practice I and OCCP2086 Professional Practice II, all of which focus on professional development in context, students will participate in a seven-week, supervised full time experience within a professional service setting.
OCCP3065 Professional Practice IIIB
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Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Merrolee Penman Session: Intensive August,Intensive January,Intensive March,Intensive May,Intensive November Classes: Placement preparation and debriefing (12 hrs) Prerequisites: OCCP1096 and OCCP1097 and OCCP1098 and OCCP1099 and OCCP1100 and OCCP2084 and OCCP2085 and OCCP2086 and OCCP2087 and OCCP2088 and BIOS1168 Corequisites: OCCP3061 Assessment: Fieldwork assessment (Pass/Fail) Practical field work: Practice education placement 40hrs/week for 7 weeks. Students are required to attend all preparation and debriefing classes and placement sessions to meet the expected overall programme requirement of 1000 practice education hours. Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Professional practice
Note: This unit of study includes a work integrated learning placement. Students must be aware of and complete all pre-placement requirements.
To become a competent occupational therapy practitioner, students need to be able to integrate theory and practice in context and become skilled in applying the occupational therapy process for an agreed caseload. Continuing to build on OCCP1100 Professional Practice I, OCCP2086 Professional Practice II and OCCP3061 Professional Practice IIIA, all of which focus on professional development in contexts, students will participate in a seven-week, supervised full time experience within a professional service setting.
[[b||Note:]] All Occupational Therapy students must complete the relevant pre-placement requirements prior to all work integrated learning or fieldwork placements. For more information visit sydney.edu.au/health-sciences/placements/disciplines/occupational_therapy
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
OCCP3076 Occupational Performance: Education
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Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Joanne Hinitt Session: Semester 2 Classes: 2-hrs lecture/week, 1-hr tutorial/week and self-directed learning Assessment: Written Assessments (60%) Practical Skills Portfolio (40%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Many children and young people experience challenges engaging in activities associated with school and other educational contexts. Occupational therapy can help to enhance, restore, or maintain children's participation in school-related activities, and prepare for a transition to adulthood. Integrating an understanding of human development and educational systems, students will develop the assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills to promote the school performance of children and youth. In doing so, students will be able to answer the questions: How do I provide occupational therapy services that are collaborative and consider the concerns of all involved? How do I assist educational systems to provide an inclusive environment that promotes participation for all children and youth?
OCCP3077 Occupational Performance: Productivity
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Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Jo Lewis Session: Semester 2 Classes: 3-hrs lecture/ tutorial/week, self-directed learning Assessment: Compensable return to work plan(40%), exam (40%), participation activities (20%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Some youth and adults experience challenges when engaging in productive (work and volunteer) activities. Occupational therapy can help to enhance and restore performance, and maintain participation in remunerative employment and related activities. Integrating an understanding of organisational systems with client-centred practice, students will develop the assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills to promote participation in economic and civic activities. In doing so, students will learn: How do I provide occupational therapy within employment and related contexts? How do I promote a person's productivity, given the complex demands of work activities, an individual's capacities, and opportunities available within the environment?
OCCP3078 Occupational Performance: Retirement
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Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Sanetta Du Toit Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1x1hr lecture/week, 1x2hr tutorial/week Assessment: Practical tutorial group activity (30%), individual written case study assignment (30%), and individual written reflective assignment (40%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Older adults may experience challenges participating in day-to-day activities during their retirement years. Occupational therapy can enhance, restore, or maintain performance of daily life activities, help to prevent future challenges from occurring, and assist older adults to continue ageing in place or in assisted living environments within community contexts. In this unit of study students will take an evidence-based approach to occupational therapy service provision and develop occupational therapy assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills specific to older adults. In doing so, students will learn: How do I provide occupational therapy for older adults from a client-centred perspective? How do I promote quality of life and wellbeing through continuing engagement in day-to-day activities?
Elective (non-OT) [6] (see note 1)
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Year 4
Semester 1
OCCP4087 Health Promotion Through Occupation
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Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Josephine Gwynn Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2-hr workshop/week, 1-hr tutorial/week for 13 weeks Prerequisites: OCCP3065 Assessment: Written critical reflexivity report (30%), major written paper (40%), 3 x preparatory reading quizzes (10% each; total 30%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study critically examines the theoretical foundations and processes of working with communities in order to develop competencies for enabling occupation and promoting health and well-being at a community level. Students will gain knowledge on theories of community development and health promotion. Students will learn and apply community development tools to each stage of the occupational performance practice process. Enablement skills required for intervention at the level of the community will be explored and students will gain knowledge of ethical frameworks to support professional decision-making when working with communities. This unit of study develops the capacity of students to participate in the development of emerging roles for occupational therapy practice with communities and develops competence for working cross-culturally. It includes a specific emphasis on working with Indigenous Australians.
Three Electives (OT or non-OT) [18] (see note 1)
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
OCCP4088 Professional Practice IV
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Credit points: 18 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Merrolee Penman Session: Intensive August,Intensive January,Intensive March,Intensive May,Intensive November Classes: Placement preparation and debriefing (7 hours). Prerequisites: OCCP3061 and OCCP3065 Assessment: Fieldwork assessment (Pass/Fail) Practical field work: Practice education placement 40hrs/week for 8 weeks. Students are required to attend all preparation and debriefing classes and placement sessions to meet the expected overall programme requirement of 1000 practice education hours. Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Professional practice
Note: This unit of study includes a work integrated learning placement. Students must be aware of and complete all pre-placement requirements.
Integrating theory and practice in context and becoming skilled in the application of the occupational therapy process is essential for meeting requirements for registration as an occupational therapist. Building on OCCP1100 Professional Practice I, OCCP2086 Professional Practice II and OCCP3061/OCCP3065 Professional Practice IIIA/IIIB, this unit concludes the focus on professional development in context with students responsible for a caseload approximating up to 80% of that expected of a new graduate in that specific position. Students will participate in an eight-week, supervised fulltime experience within a professional service setting.
OCCP4089 Evaluation in Professional Practice
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Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Kim Bulkeley Session: Semester 2 Classes: Workshop style delivery (approximately 6 days on campus) with associated self-study learning modules, or online equivalent Prerequisites: OCCP4087 Assessment: Quiz (30%), team oral seminar (25%), individual report (30%), participation self assessment (15%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Block mode
Working as a professional requires a high degree of autonomy, a dedication to life-long learning, a capacity to work in partnership with others, and an ability to reflect on the quality of one's practice and service delivery. This unit of study emphasises the role of evaluation and outcome measurment as a component of evidence-informed occupational therapy practice. Students will learn how to evaluate the process and outcomes of services, how to select, appraise, and apply outcome measurement in a practice context when evaluating outcomes of occupational therapy services. Students will develop skills for designing and disseminating program evaluation plans to contribute to monitoring, and evaluation for practice improvement.
Textbooks
Fawcett, A.J.L. (2007). Principles of assessment and outcome measurement for occupational therapist and physiotherapists: Theory, skills and application. Chichester, England: John Wiley and Sons (Call no 615.82.FAW - electronic copy also available).
[[b||Note:]] All Occupational Therapy students must complete the relevant pre-placement requirements prior to all work integrated learning or fieldwork placements. For more information visit sydney.edu.au/health-sciences/placements/disciplines/occupational_therapy/
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Notes
1. Students are required to complete 36 credit points of electives over the course of the degree. At least 6 credit points must come from the Behavioural or Social Sciences (or equivalent) and a minimum of 6 credit points must come from the Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent). Otherwise, students may choose from Non-OT units of study as well as Year 4 OT elective units of study. For Non-OT electives, see [[http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/health_sci/undergraduate/faculty_electives.shtml||Faculty Electives]] chapter. Students may also take broader University electives.
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) Honours
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) Honours
Honours course; full-time, 4 years
Years 1 and 2
As per Pass course (see note 1)
Year 3
Semester 1
OCCP3061 Professional Practice IIIA
This unit of study does not have Data Audit Committee approval
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Merrolee Penman Session: Intensive August,Intensive January,Intensive March,Intensive May,Intensive November Classes: Placement Preparation and debriefing (15 hrs) Prerequisites: OCCP1096 and OCCP1097 and OCCP1098 and OCCP1099 and OCCP1100 and OCCP2084 and OCCP2085 and OCCP2086 and OCCP2087 and OCCP2088 and BIOS1168 Assessment: Fieldwork assessment (Pass/Fail) Practical field work: Placement 40hrs/week for 7 weeks. Students are required to attend all preparation and debriefing classes and placement sessions to meet the expected overall programme requirement of 1000 practice education hours. Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Professional practice
Note: This unit of study includes a work integrated learning placement. Students must be aware of and complete all pre-placement requirements.
To become a competent occupational therapy practitioner, students need to be able to integrate theory and practice in context and become skilled in applying the occupational therapy process for an agreed caseload. Continuing to build on OCCP1100 Professional Practice I and OCCP2086 Professional Practice II, all of which focus on professional development in context, students will participate in a seven-week, supervised full time experience within a professional service setting.
OCCP3065 Professional Practice IIIB
This unit of study does not have Data Audit Committee approval
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Merrolee Penman Session: Intensive August,Intensive January,Intensive March,Intensive May,Intensive November Classes: Placement preparation and debriefing (12 hrs) Prerequisites: OCCP1096 and OCCP1097 and OCCP1098 and OCCP1099 and OCCP1100 and OCCP2084 and OCCP2085 and OCCP2086 and OCCP2087 and OCCP2088 and BIOS1168 Corequisites: OCCP3061 Assessment: Fieldwork assessment (Pass/Fail) Practical field work: Practice education placement 40hrs/week for 7 weeks. Students are required to attend all preparation and debriefing classes and placement sessions to meet the expected overall programme requirement of 1000 practice education hours. Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Professional practice
Note: This unit of study includes a work integrated learning placement. Students must be aware of and complete all pre-placement requirements.
To become a competent occupational therapy practitioner, students need to be able to integrate theory and practice in context and become skilled in applying the occupational therapy process for an agreed caseload. Continuing to build on OCCP1100 Professional Practice I, OCCP2086 Professional Practice II and OCCP3061 Professional Practice IIIA, all of which focus on professional development in contexts, students will participate in a seven-week, supervised full time experience within a professional service setting.
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
Choose two of the following three OCCP units (total 12 credit points)
OCCP3076 Occupational Performance: Education
This unit of study does not have Data Audit Committee approval
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Joanne Hinitt Session: Semester 2 Classes: 2-hrs lecture/week, 1-hr tutorial/week and self-directed learning Assessment: Written Assessments (60%) Practical Skills Portfolio (40%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Many children and young people experience challenges engaging in activities associated with school and other educational contexts. Occupational therapy can help to enhance, restore, or maintain children's participation in school-related activities, and prepare for a transition to adulthood. Integrating an understanding of human development and educational systems, students will develop the assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills to promote the school performance of children and youth. In doing so, students will be able to answer the questions: How do I provide occupational therapy services that are collaborative and consider the concerns of all involved? How do I assist educational systems to provide an inclusive environment that promotes participation for all children and youth?
OCCP3077 Occupational Performance: Productivity
This unit of study does not have Data Audit Committee approval
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Jo Lewis Session: Semester 2 Classes: 3-hrs lecture/ tutorial/week, self-directed learning Assessment: Compensable return to work plan(40%), exam (40%), participation activities (20%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Some youth and adults experience challenges when engaging in productive (work and volunteer) activities. Occupational therapy can help to enhance and restore performance, and maintain participation in remunerative employment and related activities. Integrating an understanding of organisational systems with client-centred practice, students will develop the assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills to promote participation in economic and civic activities. In doing so, students will learn: How do I provide occupational therapy within employment and related contexts? How do I promote a person's productivity, given the complex demands of work activities, an individual's capacities, and opportunities available within the environment?
OCCP3078 Occupational Performance: Retirement
This unit of study does not have Data Audit Committee approval
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Sanetta Du Toit Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1x1hr lecture/week, 1x2hr tutorial/week Assessment: Practical tutorial group activity (30%), individual written case study assignment (30%), and individual written reflective assignment (40%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Older adults may experience challenges participating in day-to-day activities during their retirement years. Occupational therapy can enhance, restore, or maintain performance of daily life activities, help to prevent future challenges from occurring, and assist older adults to continue ageing in place or in assisted living environments within community contexts. In this unit of study students will take an evidence-based approach to occupational therapy service provision and develop occupational therapy assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills specific to older adults. In doing so, students will learn: How do I provide occupational therapy for older adults from a client-centred perspective? How do I promote quality of life and wellbeing through continuing engagement in day-to-day activities?
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BHSC3021 Honours A: Research Design
This unit of study does not have Data Audit Committee approval
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Anne Honey Session: Intensive October,Semester 2 Classes: 12x 2hr Inter-disciplinary seminars, 6x1hr FRG, mentor or supervisor research meetings Assessment: Research proposal (3,000 to 5,000 words) (65%), Multiple choice and short answer format exam on inter-disciplinary material (25%), Weekly tasks (10%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit provides the conceptual framework and theoretical knowledge and some practical skills required to understand how scientific research is conducted and interpreted. The core content is fundamental for researchers and clinicians alike for evidence-based-practice and life-long learning. Content and skills are taught/learned via a series of web-based and class-based activities.
Textbooks
Stephen Polgar, Shane A. Thomas (2013). Introduction to research in the health sciences. Edinburgh : Churchill Livingstone Elsevier ISBN 9780702041945
and One Research Elective [6] (see note 1)
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Year 4
Semester 1
OCCP4087 Health Promotion Through Occupation
This unit of study does not have Data Audit Committee approval
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Josephine Gwynn Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2-hr workshop/week, 1-hr tutorial/week for 13 weeks Prerequisites: OCCP3065 Assessment: Written critical reflexivity report (30%), major written paper (40%), 3 x preparatory reading quizzes (10% each; total 30%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study critically examines the theoretical foundations and processes of working with communities in order to develop competencies for enabling occupation and promoting health and well-being at a community level. Students will gain knowledge on theories of community development and health promotion. Students will learn and apply community development tools to each stage of the occupational performance practice process. Enablement skills required for intervention at the level of the community will be explored and students will gain knowledge of ethical frameworks to support professional decision-making when working with communities. This unit of study develops the capacity of students to participate in the development of emerging roles for occupational therapy practice with communities and develops competence for working cross-culturally. It includes a specific emphasis on working with Indigenous Australians.
BHSC4012 Honours B: Applied Research Skills
This unit of study does not have Data Audit Committee approval
Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1,Semester 1b Classes: 6x 2-hr inter-disciplinary seminars, , 6x1-hr FRG, mentor or supervisor research meetings Prerequisites: BHSC3021 Assessment: Abstract submission (10%), Presentation (10 mins and 3 mins questions) (45%), and exam (45%) Practical field work: Optional discipline specific practicals Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Honours students undertake a supervised research project in a health discipline area within the Faculty. Students will contribute to designing and/or implementing an approved research project and submit a thesis describing the project and its implications. in designing the methodology the student will work closely with academic staff/mentor who will supervise their research activities. Students will meet regularly with their supervisor; attend seminars and workshops that contribute to the research process and their thesis.
Textbooks
Stephen Polgar, Shane A. Thomas (2013). Introduction to research in the health sciences. Edinburgh : Churchill Livingstone Elsevier ISBN 9780702041945
and Two Electives (OT or non-OT) [12cp]
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
BHSC4013 Honours C: Research Project
This unit of study does not have Data Audit Committee approval
Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 2 Classes: 5x2-hr inter-disciplinary seminars,, 5x1-hr FRG, mentor or supervisor research meetings Prerequisites: BHSC4012 Assessment: Thesis in the form of a journal article (5,000 to 6,500 words) (80%), Honours presentation (10 minutes, 3 mins for questions) (20%) Practical field work: Optional discipline specific practicals Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Honours students complete a supervised research project in a health discipline area within the Faculty. In completing the research, the student will work closely with academic staff/mentor who will supervise their research activities. Honours students learning and teaching activities will largely be driven by the nature of their research project. Likely learning and teaching activities include the production of written work that may be suitable for submission to a relevant refereed journal for publication or equivalent. These activities necessitate a collaborative relationship between supervisor and student.
OCCP4092 Professional Practice IVH
This unit of study does not have Data Audit Committee approval
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Merrolee Penman Session: Intensive August,Intensive January,Intensive March,Intensive May,Intensive November Classes: Placement briefing and debriefing (7 hours) Prerequisites: OCCP3061 and OCCP3065 Assessment: Fieldwork assessment (Pass/fail) Practical field work: Practice education placement 40hrs/week for 6 weeks. Students may be allocated to placement outside of the semesters during semester breaks. Students are required to attend all preparation and debriefing classes and placement sessions to meet the expected overall programme requirement of 1000 practice education hours. Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Professional practice
Note: This unit of study includes a work integrated learning placement. Students must be aware of and complete all pre-placement requirements.
Integrating theory and practice in context and becoming skilled in the application of the occupational therapy process is essential for meeting requirements for registration as an occupational therapist. Building on OCCP1100 Professional Practice I, OCCP2086 Professional Practice II and OCCP3061/OCCP3065 Professional Practice IIIA/IIIB, this unit concludes the focus on professional development in context with students responsible for a caseload approximating up to 80% of that expected of a new graduate in that specific position. Students will participate in a six-week, supervised fulltime experience within a professional service setting.
And choose one of the following four units (total 6cp)
OCCP3076 Occupational Performance: Education
This unit of study does not have Data Audit Committee approval
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Joanne Hinitt Session: Semester 2 Classes: 2-hrs lecture/week, 1-hr tutorial/week and self-directed learning Assessment: Written Assessments (60%) Practical Skills Portfolio (40%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Many children and young people experience challenges engaging in activities associated with school and other educational contexts. Occupational therapy can help to enhance, restore, or maintain children's participation in school-related activities, and prepare for a transition to adulthood. Integrating an understanding of human development and educational systems, students will develop the assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills to promote the school performance of children and youth. In doing so, students will be able to answer the questions: How do I provide occupational therapy services that are collaborative and consider the concerns of all involved? How do I assist educational systems to provide an inclusive environment that promotes participation for all children and youth?
OCCP3077 Occupational Performance: Productivity
This unit of study does not have Data Audit Committee approval
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Jo Lewis Session: Semester 2 Classes: 3-hrs lecture/ tutorial/week, self-directed learning Assessment: Compensable return to work plan(40%), exam (40%), participation activities (20%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Some youth and adults experience challenges when engaging in productive (work and volunteer) activities. Occupational therapy can help to enhance and restore performance, and maintain participation in remunerative employment and related activities. Integrating an understanding of organisational systems with client-centred practice, students will develop the assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills to promote participation in economic and civic activities. In doing so, students will learn: How do I provide occupational therapy within employment and related contexts? How do I promote a person's productivity, given the complex demands of work activities, an individual's capacities, and opportunities available within the environment?
OCCP3078 Occupational Performance: Retirement
This unit of study does not have Data Audit Committee approval
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Sanetta Du Toit Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1x1hr lecture/week, 1x2hr tutorial/week Assessment: Practical tutorial group activity (30%), individual written case study assignment (30%), and individual written reflective assignment (40%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Older adults may experience challenges participating in day-to-day activities during their retirement years. Occupational therapy can enhance, restore, or maintain performance of daily life activities, help to prevent future challenges from occurring, and assist older adults to continue ageing in place or in assisted living environments within community contexts. In this unit of study students will take an evidence-based approach to occupational therapy service provision and develop occupational therapy assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills specific to older adults. In doing so, students will learn: How do I provide occupational therapy for older adults from a client-centred perspective? How do I promote quality of life and wellbeing through continuing engagement in day-to-day activities?
OCCP4089 Evaluation in Professional Practice
This unit of study does not have Data Audit Committee approval
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Kim Bulkeley Session: Semester 2 Classes: Workshop style delivery (approximately 6 days on campus) with associated self-study learning modules, or online equivalent Prerequisites: OCCP4087 Assessment: Quiz (30%), team oral seminar (25%), individual report (30%), participation self assessment (15%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Block mode
Working as a professional requires a high degree of autonomy, a dedication to life-long learning, a capacity to work in partnership with others, and an ability to reflect on the quality of one's practice and service delivery. This unit of study emphasises the role of evaluation and outcome measurment as a component of evidence-informed occupational therapy practice. Students will learn how to evaluate the process and outcomes of services, how to select, appraise, and apply outcome measurement in a practice context when evaluating outcomes of occupational therapy services. Students will develop skills for designing and disseminating program evaluation plans to contribute to monitoring, and evaluation for practice improvement.
Textbooks
Fawcett, A.J.L. (2007). Principles of assessment and outcome measurement for occupational therapist and physiotherapists: Theory, skills and application. Chichester, England: John Wiley and Sons (Call no 615.82.FAW - electronic copy also available).
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Note
1. Students enrol in a research elective that matches their research topic. This decision should be taken together with their supervisor.
Occupational Therapy Electives
Occupational Therapy Year 4 electives
Students choose up to three OT or non-OT electives of 6 credit points each (total 18 credit points) and at least 12 credit points of Faculty electives. Availability of OCCP professional electives may vary from year to year. Faculty of Health Science electives are shown in [[http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/health_sci/undergraduate/faculty_electives.shtml||Faculty Electives]] chapter. Students may also take broader University electives.
OCCP4079 OT in Learning and Co-ord Difficulties
This unit of study does not have Data Audit Committee approval
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Chris Chapparo Session: Semester 1 Classes: 3hrs lecture/week Prerequisites: OCCP3076 Assessment: portfolio 2000wd (40%), 2x case based report 5000wd (60%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit will provide opportunities for students to study the impact of learning disabilities on childrens' home and school occupational performance. During the semester, students will study: various explanations of learning disorders; common assessment procedures used by occupational therapists to identify problems; and interventions. The focus will be on direct intervention as experienced in private practice occupational therapy for children, and consultation with schools. Students will be required to have access to one typical child aged between 5 and 9 years for practical work throughout the semester.
OCCP4080 Upper Limb and Hand Rehabilitation
This unit of study does not have Data Audit Committee approval
Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x3hr lecture/tutorial per week and independent study. Prerequisites: OCCP1099 and BIOS1168 Assessment: Orthotic mastery demonstration and experiential report (50%), Case study report (50%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Weekly attendance is mandatory
Students will develop knowledge and skills required to provide therapy for people whose occupational performance is compromised by impairments in the upper limb and hand. Causes of impairments include disease, disorders and conditions that affect the peripheral and central nervous system, bones and joints and connective tissues. Skills developed will include orthotic prescription and fabrication, task-embedded joint mobility and muscle strengthening methods and use of oedema and scar management techniques. Students will learn to clearly articulate the theoretical and evidence-based rationale for interventions selected
OCCP4082 OT in Work Injury Prevention and Rehab
This unit of study does not have Data Audit Committee approval
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Jo Lewis Session: Semester 1 Classes: 3hr lecture/tutorial/week Prerequisites: OCCP3077 Assessment: Work Health and Safety Portfolio (50%), Rehabilitation Report (30%), Case Conference Viva (20%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study will give students the opportunity to advance their assessment, intervention and professional communication in the area of workplace health and safety, rehabilitation and other areas of private practice, where there is a strong focus on client and customer centred services. Students will practice work health and safety assessments through hazard identification, risk assessments and development of an intervention plan in an industry. In this unit, students will conduct a functional assessment, as well as develop their communication skills, needed to negotiate and collaborate with other health professionals and stakeholders in this area of practice. Students will also refine their written communication skills to be able to produce professional reports. In all areas of this unit, there will be a focus on students articulating their clinical reasoning and justification in decision making.
OCCP4083 Mental Health Interventions
This unit of study does not have Data Audit Committee approval
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Nicola Hancock Session: Semester 1 Classes: 3hr workshop style lecture / week, and weekly online independent preparation tasks Prerequisites: OCCP2084 Assessment: Ten in-class quizzes (30%), written assessment (70%) and attendance requirements Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This elective unit will extend students' knowledge and skills in occupational therapy mental health practice. A large experiential learning component will build student confidence in working collaboratively with people living with mental illness to identify their needs and to use both occupational therapy specific and generic mental health strategies to support their mental health recovery. In line with current state and national directions, the unit will focus on trauma-informed care, well-being and recovery-oriented practice. We will cover adolescent, youth and adult mental health practice across acute, rehabilitation, community and forensic contexts.
Textbooks
Literature provided in class and within unit of study outline
OCCP4085 People with Intellectual Disability
This unit of study does not have Data Audit Committee approval
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Kim Bulkeley Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x3hr lecture/ week Prerequisites: OCCP3065 Assessment: Open book exam (30%), reading responses (30%) and fieldwork project report (40%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit aims to develop students' knowledge, skill and attitudes about people with intellectual disability, with a focus on participation and support needs. Students will study three modules: Module 1 - Foundational concepts including: conceptions of disability; advocacy; empowerment; person centred approaches; individualised supports; policy; and legislation. Module 2 - Strategies and techniques for support: Active support; skill development; visual communication; person/environment fit; and goal setting. Module 3 - Lifespan and contextual perspectives: Children, young people and families; inclusive education; transition from school; employment; end of life supports; rural issues; and cultural perspectives. Classroom teaching will be supported by a small-group fieldwork project.
OCCP4086 Professional Elective - General
This unit of study is not available in 2020
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Chris Chapparo Session: Semester 1 Classes: Classes/modes of delivery will vary depending on the topic chosen Assessment: Two to three items of assessment equivalent to 6 credit points (100%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Distance education, Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Departmental permission required for enrolment
This unit of study will present a topic for a professional elective that allows students to explore an area of occupational therapy practice in depth. The specific topic will be determined from time to time as teaching staff, visiting scholars and resources are available. The unit will extend the learning students have achieved in the topic in the first three years of the course requiring an increase in the depth of student understanding in the topic area than that required in earlier parts of the course.
OCCP4094 Technology for Living
This unit of study does not have Data Audit Committee approval
Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x3hr tutorial/wk Prerequisites: OCCP2085 and OCCP2087 and OCCP2088 and OCCP3065 Assessment: 1 x 3000wd written workbook (30%), 15 minute Viva (20%) and 1 x 3000wd case report (50%) Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
It is becoming increasingly important for occupational therapists to be 'tech-savvy' in order to address client goals and facilitate independence and participation. Modern technology can support the independence of people with disabilities in important tasks such as work, study, communication and connecting with others, recreation, living safely and managing a household. This unit will explore the ways that modern electronic technologies such as computers, iPads and tablets, and telephones can be accessed and used by people of all ages with various disabilities. It will also explore technologies that enable people with disabilities to control their environment, such as operating entertainment systems, doors, lights, windows and emergency call systems. The unit will be practical and skills-based, involving demonstrations and hands-on use of technologies, real-life case studies and guest speakers. The theoretical underpinnings of this area will also be examined, by exploring relevant conceptual frameworks, assessment tools, and recent literature.
The unit provides a foundation for students wishing to specialise in this area of practice. It will also provide students with skills that can be applied to clients in many areas of practice, as well as providing information on resources and referral to specialised services.
The unit provides a foundation for students wishing to specialise in this area of practice. It will also provide students with skills that can be applied to clients in many areas of practice, as well as providing information on resources and referral to specialised services.
OCCP4095 Stroke Rehabilitation
This unit of study does not have Data Audit Committee approval
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Margaret McGrath Session: Semester 1 Classes: 8 x 2 hour seminars and a series of online lectures Assessment: Online Quiz (30%), Participation in 8 seminars (10%), Written exam (60%) Practical field work: . Campus: Cumberland, Sydney Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit provides the opportunity for students from any discipline to increase their knowledge and experience of stroke rehabilitation. The aim of this unit is to develop students' understanding of the long-term nature of stroke recovery and rehabilitation after stroke. Topics will include stroke epidemiology, brain plasticity, person-centred goal setting, mobility, travel and driving, upper limb and cognitive retraining, communication, mood changes and self-management.