12353 (v.3) OT 306 - Vocational Rehabilitation

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Area:	School of Occupational Therapy
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Introduction to occupational/vocational rehabilitation theories, process and services for individuals with psychological, psycho-social, intellectual and physical disabilities of an acute or chronic nature. Functional capacity evaluation - commercial andnon-commercial, work assessment tests/methods and job analysis. Legislation appropriate to the area, knowledge of organisations and their services.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Determine the most appropriate assessments, interventions and evaluations in response to changes in human systems and work environment resulting from disease, injury, and abnormal development or of a psychological nature and which affects vocational performance. Demonstrate analytical and clinical reasoning skills through appropriate planning, intervention and management for all stages of vocational rehabilitation. Compare and contrast vocational rehabilitation theories and processes and demonstrate skills in preparing a program plan, including selection of assessments, interventions and evaluations with regard to risk identification and management at all stages. Evaluate a range of occupational rehabilitation services such as sheltered employment and other community services for supporting individuals with special needs related to issues such as mental health problems, alcohol and other drug issues, and long-term unemployment. Provide clear, confidential and accurate documentation to fulfil legislative requirements.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Worker's Compensation and Rehabilitation Act, (1981), Amendments and Regulations, Government Printer. CCH, (1990), Guidebook to Worker's Compensation in Australia, New South Wales, C.C. Hamiton Ltd. Kroemer K. and Grandjean E., (1997), Fitting the Taskto the Human, 5th ed., London, Taylor and Francis. Jacobs K., (1999), Ergonomics for Therapists, 2nd ed., Boston, Butterworth-Heinemann.
Unit Texts:	Cameron D., Barrett T. and Browne D., (1996), Vocational Rehabilitation Learning Resource, CD ROM, (supplied by OT School). Ranney K., (1997), Chronic Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Work Place, Sydney, W.B. Saunders and Company. Occupational Rehabilitation 345 Resource Manual, (2000), Curtin University of Technology.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignment 40%, Examination 50%, Weekly online quizzes 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y