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
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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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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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. |
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 2 | 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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