302285 (v.3) OT 307 - Professional Practice

Area:

School of Occupational Therapy

Credits:

50.0

Contact Hours:

240.0

Clinical Practice:

6 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. Impact of learning styles and health beliefs on consumers.

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit students will be able to - Integrate occupational therapy theoretical frameworks and practice skills through effective clinical and ethical reasoning. Critically evaluate or analyse therapeutic intervention in professional practice. 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:

Determined by the students and fieldwork supervisors according to the nature of the fieldwork placement.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Clinical reasoning case study 100%, Fieldwork evaluation Pass/Fail. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y