Area: | School of Occupational Therapy |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Social and cultural construction of disability. Contemporary social theories and their influences on service development. Human rights, legal issues and formulation of policies and laws. Service planning and delivery, and delivery models. |
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Unit Outcomes: | Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to - Describe contemporary social and cultural issues affecting the lives of people with disabilities and their families. Critically examine current social theories and their relationship to disability services. Apply knowledge of legislation, policy and models of services and examine their influence on service delivery. Critique ethical issues surrounding provision of services and the role of professional advocacy. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Annison, J., Jenkinson, J. Sparrow, W. and Bethune, E. (1996). Disability, A Guide for Health Professionals. Melbourne, Thomas Nelson Australia. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 1 30%, Assignment 2 30%, Assignment 2 40%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61700 Rehabilitation Therapies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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