Foundations of Occupational Therapy (10300.2)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-Campus |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Discipline Of Occupational Therapy | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit introduces students to key values, theories, perspectives and concepts that underpin the profession of occupational therapy and models that guide occupational therapy practice. Students learn about the diverse settings, from urban to remote, local and international, in which occupational therapy is practised. They also learn about of the broad scope of practice in occupational therapy, from traditional roles in hospitals working with individuals, to consultation and advocacy roles working on behalf of communities and populations. This unit complements Occupational Therapy Toolbox 1, 10301, by providing foundational knowledge relevant to the prescription and implementation of occupational therapy services.
This unit is co-taught with Foundations of Occupational Therapy PG, 8349.
1. Synthesise information gathered from a comprehensive occupation analysis and describe contextual aspects of the analysis;
2. Explain the rationale for adopting occupation-focused practice by drawing upon recent and relevant theory, research and literature; and
3. Understand the value and importance of reflective practice for occupational therapy practice.
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
This unit is co-taught with Foundations of Occupational Therapy PG, 8349.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Synthesise information gathered from a comprehensive occupation analysis and describe contextual aspects of the analysis;
2. Explain the rationale for adopting occupation-focused practice by drawing upon recent and relevant theory, research and literature; and
3. Understand the value and importance of reflective practice for occupational therapy practice.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
Prerequisites
10299 Introduction to Occupational TherapyCorequisites
Must be enrolled in 10301 Occupational Therapy Toolbox 1 AND must be enrolled in 373JA Bachelor of Occupational Therapy.Incompatible units
8349 Foundations of Occupational Therapy PGEquivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | On-Campus | Ms Bre Cave |
2024 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Daniela Castro De Jong |
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