302450 (v.2) OT 105 - Foundations for Practice

Area:

School of Occupational Therapy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

10.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Fieldwork:

1 x 6 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Study of occupation including definitions, terminology, classification, values and meaning. Relationship to occupational therapy, health, well being, quality of life and changing lifestyles. Introduction to methodologies to study components of leisure,productive and self care occupations. Supervised practicum to integrate theoretical frameworks and develop practical skills.

Unit Outcomes:

Upon completion of this unit students will be able to - Identify the core components of occupational science and the practice of occupational therapy, based on observation, interviews and theory. Analyse the relationship between occupations in their context and health, well being, quality of life and life style changes. Correctly apply appropriate methodologies to study occupations. Demonstrate an understanding of the occupational therapy code of ethics, and standards of practice through professional behaviour in fieldwork. Identify and reflect on a range of practice environments, outcomes and strategies used by occupational therapists, and the roles of other health professionals.

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:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Neistadt, M.and Crepeau, E.B., eds., (1998). Willard and Spackman's Occupational Therapy, 9th ed. Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott. Annison. J., Jenkinson, J., Sparrow, W., and Bethune, E. (1996). Disability: A Guide for Health Professionals. South Melbourne, Nelson Thompson Learning.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Exam 40%, Group assessment 30%, Individual assessment 40%, Fieldwork Pass/Fail. A pass in occupational science and fieldwork is required to successfully complete this unit. This is by grade/mark assessment.

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