Foundations of Occupational Therapy PG (8349.4)

This unit combines lectures, case based tutorials and work integrated learning. Students begin to develop an advanced understanding of occupation, the core domain of occupational therapy, and occupational therapy values, theories, perspectives, models and processes which they can apply in practice. Students gain specialised skills in occupation analysis and develop insight of the diverse settings in which the broad scope of occupational therapy is practised.

This unit will be co-taught with Foundations of Occupational Therapy, 10300.

Learning outcomes

On the successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Synthesise information gathered from a comprehensive occupation analysis;
2. Justify a rationale for adopting an occupation-focus in practice by drawing upon recent and relevant theory, research and literature; and
3. Articulate the value and importance of reflective practice for occupational therapy practice.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
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

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

9071 Occupational Therapy Toolbox 1 PG AND Enrolment in 132JA Master of Occupational Therapy

Incompatible units

10300 Foundations of Occupational Therapy

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.