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307105 (v.1) OT 608 Rehabilitation and Ergonomics
Area: | School of Occupational Therapy |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Laboratory: | 2 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 307104 (v.1) OT 607 Psychosocial Theory and Application or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Study of adult physical rehabilitation, and study of occupational health and ergonomics in the context of person-environment interactions, occupational performance and adaptation. Assessments, interventions and interpretation of individuals' occupational roles and functional levels, including modifications to work, home and leisure environments. Promotion of health and well-being in different occupational contexts. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Selected, administered and interpreted assessments and applied intervention strategies for adults affected by musculo-skeletal and general medical conditions. Selected, applied and interpreted the results of appropriate assessments to determine the needs of individuals and groups, within their occupational environments. Applied the scientific basis of physical, environmental and cognitive ergonomics and its application to the person, machine and environment. Applied the risk management process to the home, work, leisure and clinical environments to promote injury prevention. Analysed and applied relevant legislation and common law issues related to injury prevention for people at work, home and in the community. |
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: | Cameron D. and Barrett T., (Eds.), (1999), Safe Business, Good Business - A Practical Guide to Workplace Safety, Health and Insurance, Perth, Vineyard Publishing. Chaparo C. and Ranka J., (Eds.), (1997), Occupational Performance Model, Sydney, Monograph Total Print Control. Daniel M.S. and Strickland L.R., (1992), Occupational Therapy Protocol Management in Adult Physical Rehabilitation, Baltimore, Aspen Publication. Hanson R. and Atchison B., (1993), Conditions in Occupational Therapy, Baltimore, Williams and Wilkins. Health and Safety Executive, (1993), Successful Health and Safety Management, Suffolk, HSE Books. Hertfelder S. and Gwin C., (Eds.), (1989), Work in Progress, MD, American Association of Occupational Therapists, Bethesda. ILO, (1996), Ergonomic Checkpoints, International Labour Office, Geneva. Kerr J., Griffiths A. and Cox T., (Eds.), (1996), Workplace Health - Employee Fitness and Exercise, London, Taylor and Francis. Kroemer K.H.E. and Grandjean E., (1997), Fitting the Task to the Human, 5th ed., London, Taylor and Francis. Mathews J., (1993), Health and Safety at Work, 2nd ed., Sydney, Pluto Press. Pheasant S., (1991), Ergonomics, Work and Health, London, MacMillan. |
Unit Texts: | Trombly C. and Radomski M.V., (2002), Ed. Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction, (5th ed.), Baltimore, Williams and Wilkins. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Case study report 30%, Ergonomics evaluation 30%, Examination 40%. 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 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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