Enabling Occupation Graduate Studies 2

Course aim

The aim of this course is to develop an in-depth understanding of the dimensions of environment that impact on occupational performance, and ways of addressing these in occupational therapy practice.

Course content

In-depth exploration and analysis of the physical, interpersonal and cultural dimensions of environment and their impact on occupational performance within scenarios and implications for planning occupational therapy programs. Exploration of the occupational impact of respiratory conditions, arthritic conditions, affective disorders, cerebral palsy, and total hip replacement. Overview of occupational therapy and other approaches to the management of these conditions and associated needs. Principles and techniques for the application of universal access, assistive technology, environmental modifications to facilitate occupational performance. Principles and techniques to assess the environmental dimensions of a person’s home environment and recommend equipment and modifications to facilitate occupational performance. Communication with people with special needs, including the use of technology to facilitate communication, and positioning to enhance occupational performance. Application of occupational analysis to the development of graded occupational programs. Approaches to teamwork in practice.

Textbook(s)

Townsend, E (ed.) 2002, Enabling Occupation: and Occupational Therapy Perspective, 2nd, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, Ontario

Crepeau, E, Cohn, E, Schell, B (ed) 2008, Willard and Spackman¿s occupational therapy, 11th, Lippincot Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	4 hours x 8 weeks
Tutorial	4 hours x 8 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assessment of participation, Case study, Written test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.