oct4eca enabling change (aged)
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: ENABLING CHANGE A (AGED)
OCT4ECA
2016
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students will describe, apply and critique the principles of assessment and intervention for clients with problems related to capacities to engage in activities, occupations, and participation in community life. Foundation occupational therapy skills will be established which will be further developed through the subsequent subjects ECB and ECC. All cases will relate to older adults. Intervention principles will focus on the use of meaningful occupation and also incorporate environmental supports and barriers (advocacy, organisational change, environmental adaptation).
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorCheryl Neilson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed HBS2ALU, HBS3PAN, OCT4HOB and enrolled in one of the following courses: HZHSOT, HZHSOB, HZHSOM, HZHSOS, HZHSOW -Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Occupational Therapy Prac, OR Must have passed OCT4HOB and enrolled in one of the following courses: HMOTH, HMOTPB - Master of Occupational Therapy Prac, SZPSOT - Bachelor of Psychological Science/Master of Occupational Therapy Prac
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HZHSOT, HZHSOB, HZHSOM, HZHSOS, HZHSOW, HMOTH, HMOTPB, SZPSOT
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | A Model of Human Occupation: Theory and Application | Prescribed | Kielhofner, G 2008 | 4TH EDN, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS, BALTIMORE |
| Readings | Enabling occupation II: Advancing an occupational therapy vision for health, well-being and justice through occupation | Recommended | Townsend, E A & Polatajko H J 2013 | 2ND EDN, CAOT PUBLICATIONS ACE, OTTAWA ON |
| Readings | Evidence based practice across the health professions | Prescribed | Hoffman, T, Bennet, S & Del Mar, C 2013 | 2ND EDITION, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, ELSEVIER, SYDNEY |
| Readings | Occupational Therapy for physical dysfunction. | Prescribed | Radomski M V & Trombly Lathan, C A 2014 | 7TH EDN LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, SYDNEY |
| Readings | Occupational Therapy in Mental Health | Prescribed | Brown, C & Stoffel, V 2011 | FA DAVIS CO, PHILADELPHIA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Select, synthesise and apply occupational therapy conceptual models to scenarios, including analysing occupational performance issues experienced by older adults.
- Activities:
- Activity analysis Group presentations of intervention plans in SBL tutorials Case conference oral presentation
02. Critically analyse and apply professional practice models to guide assessment and intervention decisions for older adults.
- Activities:
- Activity analysis Group presentations of intervention plans in SBL tutorials. Case conference oral presentation.
03. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of assessment and use professional reasoning to select, administer and interpret occupational therapy assessment s used with older adults.
- Activities:
- Environmental modification assignment Group presentations of intervention plans in SBL tutorials. Case conference oral presentations.
04. Analyse contextual factors relating to older adults' physical, institutional, social and cultural environments and transform this information into intervention design.
- Activities:
- Environmental modification assignment Group presentations of intervention plans in SBL tutorials. Case conference oral presentation.
05. Design and communicate occupational therapy intervention for older adults using professional reasoning and authoritative evidence.
- Activities:
- Group presentations of intervention plans in SBL tutorials. Case conference oral presentation EBP assignment
06. Demonstrate critical and reflective learning about occupational therapy with older adults achieved through participation in the processes of scenario based learning and skills classes.
- Activities:
- :earning Portfolio
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Week 14-26, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCheryl Neilson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 15 - 25
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 15 - 26
Two 2.0 hours collaborative based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 15 - 25
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 15 - 25
One 2.5 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-based practice - appraise and apply quantitative research (1500 words, Individual) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 06 | |
| Environmental Modification Report (Group, 1000 words & 1 I ndividually drawn plan per student) | 30 | 03, 04 | |
| Intervention plan & skill demonstration (Group, 750 word plan & 7.5 min presentation per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Oral exam: 40 min case conference: 10 mins case presentation/discussion & 1000 word plan per student | Hurdle - pass mark in oral exam- students must achieve a pass mark (50%) in the oral exam to pass the subject Hurdle: Satisfactory participation in Scenario based learning tutorials | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2016, Week 14-26, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristopher Bruce
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 14 - 25
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 14 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 14 - 26
Two 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 14 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 14 - 25
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 14 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 14 - 25
One 2.5 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 14 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-based practice - appraise and apply quantitative research (1500 words, Individual) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 06 | |
| Environmental Modification Report (Group, 1000 words & 1 I ndividually drawn plan per student) | 30 | 03, 04 | |
| Intervention plan & skill demonstration (Group, 750 word plan & 7.5 min presentation per student) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Oral exam: 40 min case conference: 10 mins case presentation/discussion & 1000 word plan per student | Hurdle - pass mark in oral exam- students must achieve a pass mark (50%) in the oral exam to pass the subject Hurdle: Satisfactory participation in Scenario based learning tutorials | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |