Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Theory of Occupation

• Unit Code

  OCT1101

• Year

  2021

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Mrs Melanie Linda DAY

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Description

In this unit students investigate the theory and models of occupation and the relationship between the person, their environment and their occupations. It explores the links between occupation, culture, health and well-being and the human need to engage in occupation. Clinical reasoning and its role for effective practice are also examined.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Describe the cultural, religious and spiritual values that are central to occupational therapy theory and practice.
2. Describe the links between occupation, culture, health and well-being.
3. Apply the concepts of occupational roles to occupational performance, occupational components and performance contexts.
4. Critique the form, function and meaning of occupation in context.
5. Outline a clinical reasoning framework and describe its relevance in practice.

Unit Content

1. An overview of the historical foundations of occupational therapy.
2. Models and theories of occupational therapy that highlight the nexus between the person, the environment and occupation.
3. The centrality of occupation to well-being and health.
4. The meaning of place, and the influences of socioeconomic and cross cultural factors on occupational performance.
5. Exploration of human diversity in occupational therapy.
6. The concept of health and wellness and the centrality to this of individual responsibility and choice.
7. A futures perspective and population health.
8. Clinical reasoning as an essential component of professional judgement and decision-making.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and experiential laboratories, small group and class discussions. Problem solving activities, interviewing practice, guest lecturers from industry.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

^ Mandatory to Pass

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