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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment (1) 30%. Assignment (2) 40%. Written Exam 30%. 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 | | Y | | 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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