Principles of Occupational Therapy Practice

Course aim

Students will perform an occupational analysis, and design an occupation-based program based on an occupation which they choose. They will apply and evaluate the occupational therapy program for people of their own culture and other cultures.

Course content

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) framework, Occupational Performance Process Model, Occupation-based theoretical models, occupation as a means and end, occupational analysis, occupational grading, learning theory, working with people from diverse cultures including but not limited to Aboriginal culture, identifying and addressing disabling influences in cultures, intervention planning, evaluation, outcomes and outcome measures.

Textbook(s)

Dirette, D. P., & Gutman, S. A. (Eds..). 2020, Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction , 8th, Wolters Kluwer

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
REHB 1030	Introduction to Occupational Therapy Practice

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Workshop	3 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Workshop	3 hours x 13 weeks

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

Assessment

Case study, Essay, Professional plan, Reflection

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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