oct5aei advancd envrmentl intervention
ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL INTERVENTION IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
OCT5AEI
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will provide students with advanced knowledge of environmental intervention for people with disabilities, to enable access and effective occupational performance in the home, work and community (e.g.: access audits, kitchen or workstation redesign). It combines lectures, practical classes, student presentations and outside visits. The theoretical framework of the subject will be based on the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance, and WHOs International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF). Students will gain skills in: clinical reasoning; the application of evidence based practice; advanced technical drawing and computer aided design (CAD); preparation of reports for public bodies and legal purposes.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRobin Lovell
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 to sufficient enrolments. Must have completed a Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy by Faculty of Health Sciences.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Using environments to enable occupational performance | Prescribed | Letts, L., Rigby, P. and Stewart, D. | THOROFARE: SLACK (2004) |
| Readings | AS1428.1: Access for people with disabilities | Recommended | Standards Australia | SYDNEY: STANDARDS AUSTRALIA INTERNATIONAL (2001) |
| Readings | An Occupational Therapist's Guide to Home Modification Practice | Recommended | Ainsworth, E., De Jong, D. | THOROFARE: SLACK (2010) |
| Readings | Enabling occupation: An occupational therapy perspective | Recommended | Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists | 2ND ED. OTTAWA: CAOT PUBLICATIONS ACE (2002) |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse literature related to occupational therapy on environmental interventions and extrapolate the information and apply to clinical reasoning and occupational therapy theory.
- Activities:
- On-line learning activities and discussion
02. Understand the principles of universal design, 'design for all' and related concepts and relate these to occupational therapy practice.
- Activities:
- On-line learning activities and discussion
03. Apply these principles to create accessible housing and environments.
- Activities:
- On-line learning activities and discussion
04. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of home modification strategies.
- Activities:
- On-line learning activities and discussion
05. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of access and building auditing.
- Activities:
- On-line learning activities and discussion
06. Demonstrate a competency in advanced technical drawing and basic computer-aided design (CAD).
- Activities:
- On-line learning activities and discussion
07. Demonstrate a competency in writing and preparing reports, including an understanding of legislative and standards frameworks, documentation and legal responsibilities.
- Activities:
- On-line learning activities and discussion
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