oct4hob humans as occupational beings

HUMANS AS OCCUPATIONAL BEINGS

OCT4HOB

2015

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

In this subject students will explore the theoretical foundations of occupational therapy, the relationship between occupational participation, health and well being. Human occupation will be examined from a life span perspective integrating key concepts of the Model of Human Occupation (Kielhofner, 2008) and occupational science. Skills in occupational analysis, critical appraisal of research and client-centred intentional communication will be developed and applied in occupationally based learning experiences.

SchoolSchool of Allied Health

Credit points30

Subject Co-ordinatorKylie Carra

Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HZHSOT, HZHSOB, HZHSOM, HZHSOS, HZHSOW - Bachelor Health Sciences and Master of Occupational Therapy Practice and successfully completed 240 credit points OR HMOTH, HMOTPB - Master of Occupational Therapy Practice OR SZPSOT - Bachelor of Psychological Science/Master of Occupational Therapy Practice and successfully completed 360 credit points.

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 4th Ed.	Prescribed	Kielhofner, G. (2008).	BALTIMORE: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.
Readings	Enabling occupation II: Advancing an occupational therapy vision for health, well-being and justice through occupation.	Recommended	Townsend, E.A. & Polatajko, H.J. (2007).	OTTAWA, CAOT PUBLICATIONS ACE
Readings	Evidence-based practice across the health professions, 2nd edn	Prescribed	Hoffman, T., Bennett, S. & Del Mar,C. (2010).	CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE. ELSEVIER.
Readings	Introduction to occupation: the art and science of living. (2nd ed.).	Prescribed	Christiansen, C. & Townsend, E. (2010).	UPPER SADDLE RIVER: NEW JERSEY PRENTICE HALL.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Collaborate successfully with a team in a scenario based learning (SBL) environment

Activities:: Scenario based learning activities
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Recognise and communicate the relationship between occupational participation, health and well-being

Activities:: Scenario based learning activities, occupational exchange sessions

03. Interpret and validate the Model of Human Occupation (Kielhofner, 2008) and its key components when examining human occupation

Activities:: Scenario based learning activities, on-line activities

04. Design and deliver occupationally focussed experiences using principles and processes of occupational analysis

Activities:: Occupational exchange sessions

05. Facilitate client-centred and culturally sensitive intentional communication

Activities:: Intentional communication skills classes

06. Critically appraise research findings/theories

Activities:: Qualitative research appraisal skills classes

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2015, Week 06-13, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate D'Cruz

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 06 - 13
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.

Problem Based LearningWeek: 06 - 13
Two 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Use of moodle for online learning"

PracticalWeek: 06 - 13
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.

SeminarWeek: 06 - 13
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
MOHO learning activity: a) My Occupations, b) Wikipedia resource development, c) Online forum	Hurdle - mandatory pass required for this assessment	20	01, 02, 03
Occ exchange (10 min per mem) 1 x 1000 wrd rpt (reflective diary of exp & occ analysis) per student	Cumulative assessment. 10% group presentation & 10% individual report	20	02, 04
One 3000 word assignment (individual)	Hurdle - mandatory pass required for this assessment	40	02, 03, 05
One qualitative article critical review report (1500 words individual)	Cumulative individual assessment	20	06

Melbourne, 2015, Week 06-13, Day