307103 (v.1) OT 606 Physical Medicine and Practice

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Area:	School of Occupational Therapy
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	164.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 40 Hours Quarterly
Co Requisite(s):	307102 (v.1) OT 605 Society, Health and Disability or any previous version
Syllabus:	Changes in human functioning that occurs as a result of physical and neurological health conditions. Relate impairments in body structure and function to occupation and social participation. Clinical medicine and social management of selected health conditions across the continuum of care and various contexts. Professional practice emphasising clinical reasoning, communication and teamwork.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Described major physical and neurological health conditions. Interpreted how dysfunction in body systems and function can affect occupational performance in activities and social participation within various contexts. Explained the appropriate management of people with these conditions and how this may vary across the continuum of care and various contexts. Demonstrated appropriate professional behaviours and effective communication and appliedthe concepts of clinical reasoning and reflection within the professional practice setting.
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., (2002), Master of Occupational Therapy, Fieldwork Manual, Curtin University of Technology. McCance K. L. and Heuther S.E., (1998), Pathophysiology - The Basis for Disease in Infants and Children, St Louis, Mosby. Neistadt M. and Crepeau E.B., (eds.), (1998), Willard and Spackman's Occupational Therapy, 9th ed., Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott. Porth C.M., (1998), Pathophysiology - Concepts of Altered Health States, 5th ed., Waxman, Lippincott.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Class presentation 30%, Examination 30%, Mid semester test 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. For successful completion of the unit students are expected to pass the exam, pass the test/presentation and pass professional practice.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y