oct5aei advancd envrmentl intervention
ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL INTERVENTION IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
OCT5AEI
2017
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. Students will gain skills in: clinical reasoning; the use of occupational therapy theory to support environmental modification; the application of evidence based practice in environmental modification; advanced technical drawing and computer aided design (CAD); preparation of environmental modification reports.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKylee Lockwood
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites All students require subject coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions OCT5AEI is offered subject to sufficient enrolments.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Using environments to enable occupational performance | Recommended | Letts, L., Rigby, P. and Stewart, D. | THOROFARE: SLACK (2004) |
| Readings | An Occupational Therapist's Guide to Home Modification Practice | Prescribed | Ainsworth, E., De Jong, D. | THOROFARE: SLACK (2010) |
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
04. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of home assessment and modification strategies.
- Activities:
- On-line learning activities and discussion
06. Demonstrate competency in technical drawing and basic computer-aided design (CAD).
- Activities:
- On-line learning activities and discussion
07. Demonstrate 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
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKylee Lockwood
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours block mode per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One review of an assessment tool (1000 words) | 20 | 01, 04 | |
| One Technical Drawing assignment | 20 | 04, 06 | |
| Participation in online discussions | 20 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| One case report and appraised article (2500 words) | Hurdle: Complete online quiz (module 7) and five short answer questions (modules 8 and 9) | 40 | 01, 02, 04, 07 |