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OCCUPATION FOCUSED ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION

OCT5OTB

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Student completing this subject will critically examine conceptual practice models used in occupational therapy and underpinning clinical reasoning processes. Students review occupation-focused models of practice and the thinking behind using theories in practice; evaluate occupation-focused tools and practices; and reflect on contextual issues related to taking an occupational perspective in contemporary practice settings. Students will also have opportunities to work together to develop presentations and written resources to support their own occupation-focused practice.

FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorEllie Fossey

Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions Subject offered alternative years contingent upon sufficient enrolments. Must have completed a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent. Must have completed a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent.

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsUnit ManualPrescribedN/AN/A
ReadingsConceptual foundations of occupational therapy. (4th Edition).RecommendedKielhofner, G. K.PHILADEPHIA FA, DAVIS, 2009.
ReadingsEnabling occupation IIRecommendedTownsend, E.A and Polatajko, H.J.CAOT PUBLICATIONA ACE, 2007.

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Online, 2014, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEllie Fossey

Class requirements

Directed Reading
Six 5.0 hours directed reading per study period and delivered via online.
"6 x online study modules comprising reading and participation in facilitated discussion forums. Equivalent to 30 hours of class based activities."

Scheduled Online Class
Six 1.0 hours scheduled online class per study period and delivered via online.
"Delivered via web conferencing tool (Collaborate)."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
One reflective activityHURDLE REQUIREMENT0
Online discussion contributions20
one 3,000-word written assignment70
one 30-minute presentation (pairs)10