As a result of completing this course students will be able to:
1. Locate, interpret and synthesise literature relating to areas of occupational science enquiry so that this work is evidenced based.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of political, cultural and socio-economic factors that impact upon occupational functioning and well-being for communities.
3. Construct a viable community program that is designed with potential client consultation.
4. Appraise the program upon reflection of the processes that underpinned this task.

Topics include:
1. Health promotion and community development.
2. Community needs assessment.
3. Occupational functioning / dysfunctioning of groups and/or communities.
4. World Health Organisation (ICF) models and frameworks.
5. Evidenced based practice in relation to occupational science.
6. Examples from local practice.

Replacing part of Course OCCT2210

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This course will use cumulative knowledge from the prior 2.5 years of study in all the occupational therapy courses + practice education courses OCCT2254 & OCCT3161 and the Public Health course PUBH1080 and PSYCH2505.

Distance Learning : IT Based
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode

Case Study
Email Discussion Group
Field Study
Lecture
Experience Based Learning
Self Directed Learning
Student Projects
Tutorial

Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 1 weeks
Lecture: for 4 hour(s) per Week for 4 weeks
Self Directed Learning: for 6 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks
Experience Based Learning: for 4 hour(s) per Week for 3 weeks