OCTY71-106: Occupational Therapy Roles and Responsibilities

Description

Occupational therapy roles are adapted to specific needs of contemporary health and social care contexts. In this subject you will develop core skills to fulfil your responsibilities as an occupational therapist across health and social care contexts. You will also explore the occupational therapy role in common areas of practice and develop key skills and knowledge aligned with the Australian Occupational Therapy Competency Standards.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate competencies in safe and professional practice including cultural safety, ethical & legal practice, documentation, manual handling and infection control. 2. Demonstrate professional behaviour and communication skills as required for occupational therapy placements. 3. Explain the impacts of external (including social, cultural, institutional and economic) and internal factors on occupational therapy roles and scope of practice. 4. Apply foundational knowledge and skills for common areas of occupational therapy practice.

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• January 2022 [Standard - .]
• September 2021 [Standard - .]
• January 2021 [Standard - .]
• September 2020 [Standard - Occupational Therapy Roles and Responsibilities]
• January 2020 [Standard]
• September 2019 [Standard]
• January 2019 [Standard]
• September 2018 [Standard]
• January 2018 [Standard]
• September 2017 [Standard]

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