Introduction to Occupational Therapy Practice

Course aim

The aim of this course is to develop students understanding of current occupational therapy practice and beginning level occupational analysis skills.

Course content

Introduction to occupational therapy practice including the occupational performance process model, impact of physical interpersonal and cultural dimensions of environment on occupational performance and therapeutic use of self. Introduction and practice in occupational analysis focusing on observation and reporting skills. Occupational therapy competency standards and code of ethics. Role of occupation in personal health and wellbeing. Frameworks and models including International Classification of Function, Person-Environment-Occupation Framework (PEO), Occupational Performance Model.

Textbook(s)

Thomas, H 2015, Occupation-based Activity Analysis, 2nd edition, Slack Incorporated, Thorofare, NJ

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Workshop	3 hours x 13 weeks
Industrial Placement	10 hours x N/A

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

Assessment

Portfolio, Practical examination, Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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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.