300904 (v.3) OT 406 - Professional Practice

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Area:	School of Occupational Therapy
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	160.0
Clinical Practice:	4 x 40 Hours Quarterly
Syllabus:	Supervised practicum that meets the requirements of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. Integration of occupational therapy theoretical frameworks with the development of clinical and ethical reasoning, and practical knowledge and skills in planning, assessments, interventions, communications, documentation and management functions. Reflection on learning styles and beliefs about health and how these impact on consumers.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Integrate occupational therapy theoretical frameworks and practice skills through effective clinical and ethical reasoning. Demonstrate skills in self-management and professional behaviours. Demonstrate practical knowledge and skills in planning, assessments, interventions and communications with clients and team members. Evaluate how learning styles and beliefs about health impact on consumers.
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:	Mason L., Fourth Year Fieldwork Manual 2001, School of Occupational Therapy, Curtin University of Technology.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Fieldwork evaluation Pass/Fail. This is by pass/fail assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y   Y 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y   Y