Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

equirements for ethical and legal documentation, and the
communication processes for enabling relationships between
professionals and clients.
OCT4117 15 Credit Points
Occupational Analysis and Adaptation
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit considers the principles involved in the analysis and
adaptation of self-care, work, leisure activities and occupations to
understand their components parts, their possible meanings to
clients, and their therapeutic potential to promote the wellbeing of
individuals and groups. Biomechanical and cognitive
principles involved in the everyday activities of people who need
to adapt to changes in their functional abilities are examined.
Clinical reasoning, ethical and legal requirements for accurate
reporting, and the documentation of assessment and intervention
outcomes are reviewed.
OCT4118 15 Credit Points
Environmental Analysis, Adaptation and Technology
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit exams the physical, social, cultural and institutional
aspects of environments and their relationship to occupational
performance and wellbeing throughout the lifespan. Students are
introduced to universal design and assistive technology and its
applications in schools, at work, in the community and at
home. The unit adopts a holistic approach to problem
identification, problem analysis, intervention and discharge
planning to improve occupational performance.
OCT4119 15 Credit Points
Health Conditions and Occupational Performance
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Students are introduced to diseases, disorders and impairments as
barriers to occupational performance and participation in society
across the lifespan. This includes an introduction to the principles,
processes, conditions and cultural factors that affect a person's
physical and mental health, and general wellbeing. Attention is
given to the sensitivities health workers need to consider when
working with specific client populations, especially those from
other cultures.
OCT4120 15 Credit Points
Professional Practice 2
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
OCT4116 Professional Practice 1
This unit focuses on evidence-based practice and the tools for
critically appraising research. It includes the synthesis and
translation of information derived from research into practical
knowledge and skills that can be used in practice. The use of
observation and interviewing as tools for data collection, and
methodologies for practice-based research are reviewed. The
application of interviewing and group work methods are explored
and practiced in clinical settings. The concept of mentoring and
career growth and development are introduced.
OCT5201 15 Credit Points
Occupational Therapy Processes with Children
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
OCT4120 Professional Practice 2
Students are introduced to the common disabling conditions of
infants, children and adolescents and the effects these have on
occupational performance. There will be a review of models of
practice applied to paediatric and adolescent needs, and the
assessments and intervention strategies that enhance occupational
performance in self-care, school and play.
OCT5202 15 Credit Points
Occupational Therapy Processes with Adults
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
OCT4120 Professional Practice 2
This unit addresses theoretical and practical content regarding
occupational therapy practice with adults. Interventions that can
enable occupation and promote health for adults with or at risk of
musculo-skeletal, psycho-social and neuro-cognitive/neuro-motor
conditions will be examined, including those interventions that
consider both the environment and the person. Appropriate
assessments will also be addressed.
OCT5203 15 Credit Points
Occupational Therapy Processes with Senior Adults
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
OCT4120 Professional Practice 2
This unit addresses the theoretical and practical aspects of
occupational therapy practice for seniors with a focus on clientcentred
practice and wellness models which draw on teachinglearning
processes, motivational approaches, compensatory
strategies, social and physical environments and clinical
reasoning. It provides students with a background on normal
ageing and biological, clinical, psychosocial and environmental
factors that affect the occupational performance of the older
adult.
OCT5204 15 Credit Points
Community Occupational Therapy
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
OCT4120 Professional Practice 2
An introduction to community dynamics and the models,
principles and processes of community development that can
mobilise communities to participate in health promoting
occupations and lifestyles. There is a focus on the potential of
partnership models to transform the marginalisation and
disadvantage experienced by rural and remote communities,
especially of indigenous Australians.
OCT5205 15 Credit Points
Outcomes Research
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
OCT5204 Community Occupational Therapy
This unit introduces students to research approaches that assist
clinicians to test and validate practice. The use of qualitative and
quantitative research methods for evidence-based practice,
outcomes research and program evaluation will be reviewed.
Issues in the scientific inquiry of occupation and occupational
therapy interventions will be examined.
OCT5206 15 Credit Points
Professional Practice 3
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
OCT5204 Community Occupational Therapy
This unit involves the student undertaking 200 hours of
supervised clinical education in occupational therapy practice and
the development of professional competencies. During the
practicum students will work with occupational therapists and
other professionals and their clients, integrate theory into practice,
develop their evidence-based and clinical reasoning skills, apply
the concepts of outcome measures of intervention effectiveness,
and learn and practice other skills that underpin competent
practice. In addition students will participate in some of the
general duties undertaken by occupational therapists and learn
about the systems and legislative frameworks that govern the
provision of services within that organisation.
OCT5207 30 Credit Points
Professional Practice 4
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
OCT5204 Community Occupational Therapy
This unit involves the student undertaking 360 hours of
supervised clinical education in occupational therapy practice and
the development of professional competencies. During the
practicum students will work with occupational therapists and
other professionals and their clients, integrate theory into practice,
develop their evidence-based and clinical reasoning skills, apply
the concepts of outcome measures of intervention effectiveness,
288 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008