307226 (v.1) Rehabilitation Activity Participation 500

Area:

School of Occupational Therapy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Individual Study:

2 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Changes in human functioning that occurs as a result of physical and neurological health conditions. Relating impairments in body structure and function to occupation and social participation. Adult physical rehabilitation including activity and participation restrictions in self-care and domestic life in selected health conditions across the continuum of care and various contexts. Assistive devices.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Analysed the impact of impairment in body structures and function on occupational performance in self-care and domestic life activities and participation within various contexts. Justified the use of assessment techniques and treatment plans in adult physical rehabilitation of people with these conditions and how this may vary across the continuum of care and various contexts. Identified and applied a range of appropriate assistive devices to support community living.

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:

Neistadt, M., and Crepeau, E. B. eds.(1998), Willard and Spackman's Occupational Therapy, 9th ed. J.B. Lippincott, Philadelphia. Porth, C. M. (1998), Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 5th ed. Lippincott. Waxman, S. G. (1996), Correlative Neuroanantomy, 23rd ed. Prentice Hall, London.

Unit Texts:

Trombly, C. A., Radomski, M. V. (2002), Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction, 5th ed. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment (1) 30%. Assignment (2) 40%. Written Exam 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y		Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2			Y