Course Guide - Edith Cowan University
Course Guide - Edith Cowan University
Course Guide - Edith Cowan University
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applications in schools, at work, in the community and at<br />
home. The unit adopts a holistic approach to problem<br />
identification, problem analysis, intervention and discharge<br />
planning to improve occupational performance.<br />
OCT4119<br />
15 Credit Points<br />
Health Conditions and Occupational Performance<br />
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE<br />
Students are introduced to diseases, disorders and impairments as<br />
barriers to occupational performance and participation in society<br />
across the lifespan. This includes an introduction to the principles,<br />
processes, conditions and cultural factors that affect a person's<br />
physical and mental health, and general wellbeing. Attention is<br />
given to the sensitivities health workers need to consider when<br />
working with specific client populations, especially those from<br />
other cultures.<br />
OCT4120<br />
15 Credit Points<br />
Professional Practice 2<br />
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE<br />
Prerequisite :<br />
OCT4116 Professional Practice 1<br />
This unit focuses on evidence-based practice and the tools for<br />
critically appraising research. It includes the synthesis and<br />
translation of information derived from research into practical<br />
knowledge and skills that can be used in practice. The use of<br />
observation and interviewing as tools for data collection, and<br />
methodologies for practice-based research are reviewed. The<br />
application of interviewing and group work methods are explored<br />
and practiced in clinical settings. The concept of mentoring and<br />
career growth and development are introduced.<br />
OCT5201<br />
15 Credit Points<br />
Occupational Therapy Processes with Children<br />
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE<br />
Prerequisite :<br />
OCT4120 Professional Practice 2<br />
Students are introduced to the common disabling conditions of<br />
infants, children and adolescents and the effects these have on<br />
occupational performance. There will be a review of models of<br />
practice applied to paediatric and adolescent needs, and the<br />
assessments and intervention strategies that enhance occupational<br />
performance in self-care, school and play.<br />
OCT5202<br />
15 Credit Points<br />
Occupational Therapy Processes with Adults<br />
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE<br />
Prerequisite :<br />
OCT4120 Professional Practice 2<br />
This unit addresses theoretical and practical content regarding<br />
occupational therapy practice with adults. Interventions that can<br />
enable occupation and promote health for adults with or at risk of<br />
musculo-skeletal, psycho-social and neuro-cognitive/neuro-motor<br />
conditions will be examined, including those interventions that<br />
consider both the environment and the person. Appropriate<br />
assessments will also be addressed.<br />
OCT5203<br />
15 Credit Points<br />
Occupational Therapy Processes with Senior Adults<br />
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE<br />
Prerequisite :<br />
OCT4120 Professional Practice 2<br />
This unit addresses the theoretical and practical aspects of<br />
occupational therapy practice for seniors with a focus on clientcentred<br />
practice and wellness models which draw on teachinglearning<br />
processes, motivational approaches, compensatory<br />
strategies, social and physical environments and clinical<br />
reasoning. It provides students with a background on normal<br />
ageing and biological, clinical, psychosocial and environmental<br />
factors that affect the occupational performance of the older<br />
adult.<br />
OCT5204<br />
15 Credit Points<br />
Community Occupational Therapy<br />
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE<br />
Prerequisite :<br />
OCT4120 Professional Practice 2<br />
An introduction to community dynamics and the models,<br />
principles and processes of community development that can<br />
mobilise communities to participate in health promoting<br />
occupations and lifestyles. There is a focus on the potential of<br />
partnership models to transform the marginalisation and<br />
disadvantage experienced by rural and remote communities,<br />
especially of indigenous Australians.<br />
OCT5205<br />
15 Credit Points<br />
Outcomes Research<br />
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE<br />
Prerequisite :<br />
OCT5204 Community Occupational Therapy<br />
This unit introduces students to research approaches that assist<br />
clinicians to test and validate practice. The use of qualitative and<br />
quantitative research methods for evidence-based practice,<br />
outcomes research and program evaluation will be reviewed.<br />
Issues in the scientific inquiry of occupation and occupational<br />
therapy interventions will be examined.<br />
OCT5206<br />
15 Credit Points<br />
Professional Practice 3<br />
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE<br />
Prerequisite :<br />
OCT5204 Community Occupational Therapy<br />
This unit involves the student undertaking 200 hours of<br />
supervised clinical education in occupational therapy practice and<br />
the development of professional competencies. During the<br />
practicum students will work with occupational therapists and<br />
other professionals and their clients, integrate theory into practice,<br />
develop their evidence-based and clinical reasoning skills, apply<br />
the concepts of outcome measures of intervention effectiveness,<br />
and learn and practice other skills that underpin competent<br />
practice. In addition students will participate in some of the<br />
general duties undertaken by occupational therapists and learn<br />
about the systems and legislative frameworks that govern the<br />
provision of services within that organisation.<br />
OCT5207<br />
30 Credit Points<br />
Professional Practice 4<br />
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE<br />
Prerequisite :<br />
OCT5204 Community Occupational Therapy<br />
This unit involves the student undertaking 360 hours of<br />
supervised clinical education in occupational therapy practice and<br />
the development of professional competencies. During the<br />
practicum students will work with occupational therapists and<br />
other professionals and their clients, integrate theory into practice,<br />
develop their evidence-based and clinical reasoning skills, apply<br />
the concepts of outcome measures of intervention effectiveness,<br />
and learn and practice other skills that underpin competent<br />
practice. In addition students will participate in some of the<br />
general duties undertaken by occupational therapists and learn<br />
about the systems and legislative frameworks that govern the<br />
provision of services within that organisation.<br />
OHM5112<br />
20 Credit Points<br />
Management of Occupational Diseases and Injuries in the<br />
Workplace<br />
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE<br />
This unit examines the diagnosis and management of a range of<br />
occupational diseases. These include conditions related to a<br />
variety of physical, chemical, biological and psychosocial<br />
influences and injuries in the workplace. The focus is on<br />
important and common conditions.<br />
278 ECU Postgraduate <strong>Course</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> 2007