OCCT2252
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course introduces the student to possible occupational issues associated with the motor and process abilities of a person. This includes the Person Environment Occupation [PEO] relationship. The student will study the effects of neurological conditions on motor and processing abilities through case (or client) based scenarios [CBL]. The course develops student knowledge and application of assessments and interventions relevant to motor and processing abilities within the occupational therapy process based on evidence based practice principles.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of how neurological conditions effect occupational issues.
2. Link knowledge in neurological conditions to the occupational therapy process in the context of professional practice.
3. Analyse how neurological conditions affect a persons motor and processing abilities in their daily occupations including the effect on person- environment occupation [PEO].
4. Demonstrate competence in assessment skills.
5. Demonstrate the ability to develop client-centeredness while considering occupational issues.
6. Synthesise and apply this knowledge to the application of the occupational therapy process for people with neurological conditions.
7. Demonstrate their ability to apply and reflect on the professional reasoning and behaviours.
Content
- The definition and exploration of motor and processing skills.
- The effect of neurological conditions on occupational issues.
- The assessment and occupational therapy interventions for motor and processing skills applied to an individual.
- The application of evidenced-based occupational therapy processes using a case based approach [CBL].
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) program.
Pre-requisite - successful completion of HUBS2103.
Assessment items
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case Study
Formal Examination: Exam (Formal)
In Term Test: Online Exam
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 7 week(s)
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirement.
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 7 week(s)
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1.5 hour(s) per week(s) for 7 week(s)
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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