Subjects overview
This program can be completed in 8 months (2 semesters)
Required
Students must take 50 credit points of required subjects
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OCTY71-100: Foundations of Occupational Therapy (10CP)
Occupation is a human activity that brings meaning and purpose to life. In this subject, you will explore the foundations of occupational therapy. You will develop an understanding of occupation, the relationships between occupation and health, and the role of occupational therapy in enabling occupation. You will explore the principles of occupational science and occupational justice. Short practice placement experiences will develop your understanding of the occupational therapy profession.
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OCTY71-101: Health Conditions and Multidisciplinary Management (10CP)
Contemporary health care practice takes place in a multidisciplinary context where care is centred on the needs of the client / healthcare consumer. In this subject you will integrate your existing knowledge of body functions and structures in to an understanding of common health conditions. You will consider the pathology, epidemiology, prognosis and impact of physical and mental health disorders as well as death and dying. You will explore the multidisciplinary management of common health conditions, and articulate your potential role as a practitioner, referrer and care coordinator.
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OCTY71-102: Neuroscience for Health Professionals (10CP)
The neurological system is integrally connected to every function of the human mind and body. In this subject you will develop foundational knowledge in neuroscience. You will discover the neurological bases of movement, sensation, perception, cognition and function. This knowledge will be applied in the context of neurological testing through the development of assessment skills and exploration through case studies.
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OCTY71-103: Enabling Environments: A Systems Approach (10CP)
In this subject you will explore the environments in which people live their lives and experience the world from multiple perspectives. You will adopt an ecological lens to view disability and health. You will explore the physical, sensory, informational, cultural, social, economic and institutional environments in the context of Australian health and social care. Concepts of accessible and useable design, social determinants of health and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture will be focus topics within this subject.
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OCTY71-107: Evidence based Practice for Health Professionals (10CP)
This subject focuses on evidence based practice (the use of health research in professional practice) and lays the foundation for developing professionally-relevant competencies in research and evidence-based practice. It includes the study of research and appraisal methods applicable to the interpretation, application, and conduct of health research, using systematic and critical analysis approaches enshrined in the evidence-based practice approach. It uses problem-based and interactive learning to engage students in learning about the principles and applications of evidence based practice, epidemiology, research paradigms, quantitative and qualitative research design methods, and results appraisal and interpretation, and collaborative decision-making with patients and healthcare choices. This subject serves as a pre-requisite subject for further studies in health research design and planning implementation that follows in the Master of Occupational Therapy program.
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Alternative Option
Students must take 10 credit points from the alternative options
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HPER71-124: Educating Health Professionals (10CP)
Throughout your career in health, there will be numerous opportunities to facilitate learning amongst your colleagues and with students. In this subject, you will examine and describe the learning needs of specific health workforces, integrate theory and learning practices to design health education, apply technologies for effective communication, and understand the importance of considering healthcare users in health education. You will also develop skills that will enable you to encourage and support learning through mentoring, supervision, and feedback amongst different health practitioners, empowering them to provide contemporary and quality healthcare in the future.
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MGMT71-104: Managing People (10CP)
The Managing People subject provides an introduction to the field of organisational behaviour. The subject emphasises understanding, predicting, and influencing behaviour in organisations using insights gained from theory, empirical research, and sharing of practical experience. The facet that differentiates this subject from traditional organisational behaviour modules is the focus on self-assessment, self-insight, self-management and leadership. Topics discussed include: Work group dynamics and team decision making; Individual differences; Understanding how perceptions and attitudes affect behaviour at work; Motivation; Current models of motivation and job design; Conflict management and resolution; Leadership effectiveness; Organisational and national culture effects on individual and organisational behaviour. Methods used throughout the semester include lecture and readings, experiential exercises, self-assessment instruments, written and verbal assignments, video critiques, case discussions, and group discourse.
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Directed Electives
Students must take 20 credit points from the selection of Directed Electives
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OCTY71-104: Engage: In Occupation (10CP)
Engagement in occupation can lead to the development, redevelopment and maintenance of health, well-being, life skills, and meaning & purpose. In this subject you will further develop your understanding of occupation, including occupation analysis, performance analysis, and occupational adaptation. The subject will be framed within the Model of Human Occupation, incorporating principles of behaviour change, group work & skill development. You will also develop skills in planning & evaluation in the context of an occupational engagement project.
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OCTY71-105: Enable: Occupational Performance (10CP)
In this subject you will learn core skills in enabling occupation. The subject will adopt the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and the Canadian Model of Client-Centred Enablement. You will learn foundational skills in therapeutic communication, adaptation of tasks and recommendation of assistive technology, advocacy, collaboration & coordination, environmental modification, and health education. You will also develop hands-on skills in a range of specialised interventions such as splint fabrication.
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OCTY71-106: Occupational Therapy Roles and Responsibilities (10CP)
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.
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OCTY71-110: Occupational Therapy: Independence and Participation (10CP)
In this subject you will explore the role of occupational therapy in enabling independence and participation. There will be an emphasis on independence in self-care and activities of daily living to function in the home environment, as well as focussed attention on selected activities (including transport, sex and sexuality, and sleep) that underpin participation. At the end of the semester you will conduct a community presentation, where you will demonstrate group education and facilitation skills in the context of promoting independence and participation.
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OCTY71-401: Health Research Design and Planning (10CP)
This subject builds on the subject Evidence-Based Practice for Health Professionals to develop student competencies relating to research design and planning. Students will identify research methods most appropriate to their research questions and practice context, consider and submit ethics applications for review and develop research submissions for external peer review and funding consideration. Students are required to successfully complete this subject before progressing to research internships or capstone in the Master of Occupational Therapy.
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