Unit Catalogue

OCC511, OCC512, OCC513 or equivalent

In this unit students will develop an in-depth understanding of the unique role and contribution of occupational therapists in a multidisciplinary mental health team. Learning activities will focus on the application of occupationbased strategies to minimise the impact of common mental health problems and trauma on participation in daily life of people of all ages. Students will adopt a Recovery oriented approach, acknowledging peoples strengths, capabilities and self-responsibility to create a meaningful life, when developing occupation-based plans.



Students will participate in Practice Education of 170 hours. During which students will, with moderate supervision: - practice authentic occupational therapy practice, - implementing the occupational therapy process and competencies through a range of activities. This may include assessments, provision services to individuals and or groups. The placement may be in traditional or nontraditional areas of practice.



The practice education of 170 hours within this unit forms part of the 1000 hours of practice education mandated by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists and is guided by the Australian Minimum Competency Standards for New Graduate Occupational Therapists (Occupational Therapy Board of Australia 2018). The practice education will consist of WIL and simulation.