PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE A
OCT5PPA
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this placement students will integrate occupational therapy theoretical knowledge (developed from cases) with practical skills. The focus on this placement is on the development of core occupational therapy skills and students are required to demonstrate skills in data gathering, intervention/program planning, implementation and evaluation, recording and reporting and practice these skills in a sensitive, ethical and professional manner. They are expected to describe and apply reasoning processes, including relevant conceptual and professional practice theories and frameworks, and demonstrate good communication and self management skills.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Christopher Bruce
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must have passed OCT4HOB and OCT4ECA and enrolled in one of the following courses: HZHSOT, HZHSOB, HZHSOM, HZHSOS, HZHSOW - Bachelor Health Sciences and Master of Occupational Therapy Practice, HMOTH, HMOTPB - Master of Occupational Therapy Practice, SZPSOT - Bachelor of Psychological Science/Master of Occupational Therapy Practice
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/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 | OCT5PPA Subject Manual | Prescribed | Department of Occupational Therapy | DOT 2015 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Conduct self in professional manner
- Activities:
- 4-week placement at various agencies across Victoria
02. Demonstrate effective self-management skills
- Activities:
- 4-week placement at various agencies across Victoria
03. Communicates effectively within the workplace, with service users and significant others including clear articulation of professional reasoning
- Activities:
- 4-week placement at various agencies across Victoria
04. Develop and maintain appropriate documentation of the professional standard required by the workplace including use of supporting evidence
- Activities:
- 4-week placement at various agencies across Victoria
05. Observe, describe, practice and critically reflect reflect on assessment/ information gathering skills
- Activities:
- 4-week placement at various agencies across Victoria
06. Observe, describe, practice and critically reflect on intervention/ service provision methods (individual/ group), i.e. defining goals, coordination and implementation)
- Activities:
- 4-week placement at various agencies across Victoria
Bendigo, 2016, Week 29-32, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Christopher Bruce
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 29 - 32
Four 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 29 - 32
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"4 week full time professional placement"
WorkShopWeek: 29 - 32
Two 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation (midway & final), using Student Practice Evaluation Form,revised edition (SPEF-R) | Hurdle tasks Learning Contract Professional Placement Portfolio Self-evaluation (midway & final), using Student Practice Evaluation Form,revised edition (SPEF-R) Reflective journal | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Bendigo, 2016, Week 47-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Christopher Bruce
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 47 - 51
Four 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 47 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 47 - 51
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 47 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
"4 week full time professional placement"
WorkShopWeek: 47 - 51
Two 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 47 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation (midway & final), using Student Practice Evaluation Form,revised edition (SPEF-R) | Hurdle tasks Learning Contract Professional Placement Portfolio Self-evaluation (midway & final), using Student Practice Evaluation Form,revised edition (SPEF-R) Reflective journal | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Bendigo, 2016, Summer 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Robin Lovell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 02 - 07
Four 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 02 - 07
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
"4 week full time professional placement"
WorkShopWeek: 02 - 07
Two 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation (midway & final), using Student Practice Evaluation Form,revised edition (SPEF-R) | Hurdle tasks Learning Contract Professional Placement Portfolio Self-evaluation (midway & final), using Student Practice Evaluation Form,revised edition (SPEF-R) Reflective journal | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2016, Week 29-32, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Christopher Bruce
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 29 - 32
Four 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 29 - 32
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"4 week full time professional placement"
WorkShopWeek: 29 - 32
Two 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation (midway & final), using Student Practice Evaluation Form,revised edition (SPEF-R) | Hurdle tasks Learning Contract Professional Placement Portfolio Self-evaluation (midway & final), using Student Practice Evaluation Form,revised edition (SPEF-R) Reflective journal | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2016, Week 33-36, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Christopher Bruce
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 33 - 36
Four 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 36 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 33 - 36
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 36 and delivered via face-to-face.
"4 week full time professional placement"
WorkShopWeek: 33 - 36
Two 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 36 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation (midway & final), using Student Practice Evaluation Form,revised edition (SPEF-R) | Hurdle tasks Learning Contract Professional Placement Portfolio Self-evaluation (midway & final), using Student Practice Evaluation Form,revised edition (SPEF-R) Reflective journal | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2016, Week 47-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Christopher Bruce
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 47 - 51
Four 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 47 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 47 - 51
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 47 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
"4 week full time professional placement"
WorkShopWeek: 47 - 51
Two 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 47 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation (midway & final), using Student Practice Evaluation Form,revised edition (SPEF-R) | Hurdle tasks Learning Contract Professional Placement Portfolio Self-evaluation (midway & final), using Student Practice Evaluation Form,revised edition (SPEF-R) Reflective journal | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2016, Summer 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Robin Lovell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 02 - 07
Four 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 02 - 07
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
"4 week full time professional placement"
WorkShopWeek: 02 - 07
Two 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation (midway & final), using Student Practice Evaluation Form,revised edition (SPEF-R) | Hurdle tasks Learning Contract Professional Placement Portfolio Self-evaluation (midway & final), using Student Practice Evaluation Form,revised edition (SPEF-R) Reflective journal | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |