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OCC516 - Occupational Therapy Practice for Adults and Older Adults

2023

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Occupational Therapy

OCC511, OCC512, OCC513 or equivalent

Unit Description

In this unit students will explore the occupations of adults and older adults, including exploring the purpose, meaning and benefits of work. They will also develop understanding of the diverse interests and capabilities of older adults and reflect on various challenges (physical, psychological, social) that impact participation of adults as they age.

Students will participate in Practice Education of 180 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. These 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 180 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.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Critically analyse how physical, social, political and economic factors within the workplace influence adults participation in work.
2.	Critically assess the person, environment and context issues that can impact occupational performance of older people.
3.	Appraise evidence and apply clinical reasoning to defend a plan aimed at increasing occupational performance of adult(s) or older adult(s) with an impairment.
4.	Apply occupational therapy skills in line with the professional codes of conduct and ethical practice with moderate supervision.
5.	Translate theoretical concepts to practice and undertaking critical reflection, with moderate supervision.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Work assessment (1500 words)	30%	1,3,4
2.	Report on occupational change and the factors that impact upon this. (1500 words)	30%	1,2,3
3.	Therapy Plan (2000 words)	40%	1,2,3,4,5
4.	Student Practice Evaluation Form - Revised (Second Edition) (SPEF-R2 Â©): self-assessment and supervisor assessment (1 hour)	P/F	4,5
5.	Quizzes and Lab simulation (3hr (6 x 30min))	P/F	1,2,3,4,5
6.	Minimum on-site hours of attendance specified for placement completed and verified by supervisor for Placement. (Timesheet with demonstration of at least 180 hours of practice education)	P/F	4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2023	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	ITV,OLR
2023	Semester 1	External	External Studies	ITV,OLR

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ITV: This unit will be delivered/part-delivered intensively in this teaching period rather than over the full semester.

OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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