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307102 (v.1) OT 605 Society, Health and Disability
Area: | School of Occupational Therapy |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Co Requisite(s): | 307082 (v.1) OT 601 Human Development Science or any previous version
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307084 (v.1) OT 603 Occupational Therapy Theory and Practice or any previous version
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Syllabus: | A critical analysis of the social, cultural, environmental, political and economic determinants of health, ill-health and disability. Policy, structural and legislative contexts that frame health service delivery. Analysis of public health concepts and principles. Mental health. Psychiatry. Foundations of occupation as a core professional value. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Critically evaluated the assumptions supporting the relationship between occupation, health and adaptation, that enables lifestyle change within an occupational therapy framework. Investigated the association between patterns of health, illness, disability and social groupings, and draw conclusions that have implications for ethical and culturally appropriate occupational therapy services across the continuum of care, inclusive of marginalised groups. Critically appraised relevant legislation and its impact on people with impaired function that results from medical, developmental, physical or psychiatric conditions or disabilities.Analysed the concepts and principles of Primary Health Care thatframe public/population-based health and other models of service delivery as they pertain to the needs of individuals, groups and communities. Described major psychiatric conditions, explain their impact upon occupational performance and discuss appropriate health care service provision in relation to people with these conditions. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Annison J., Jenkinson J., Sparrow W. and Bethune E., (1995), Disability - A Guide for Health Professionals, Australia, Thames Nelson. Haring K.A., Lovett D.L. and Haring N.G., (1992), Integrated Lifestyle Services For Persons with Disabilities - A Theoretical and Empirical Perspective, New York, Springer-Verlag. Kaplan H.I., Sadock B.J., and Grebb J., (1998), Synopsis of Psychiatry, 8th ed., Baltimore, Williams and Wilkins. McMurray A., (1999), Community Health and Wellness - A Socioecological Approach, Artarmon, Mosby. Neistadt M. and Crepeau E.B., (eds.), (1998), Willard and Spackman's Occupational Therapy, 9th ed., Philadelphia, J.B Lippincott. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examination 50%, Individual assignment 25%, Presentation 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61703 Occupational Therapy | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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