Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Clinical Science 1

• Unit Code

  OCT1104

• Year

  2018

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  4

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Mrs Melanie Linda DAY

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Description

This unit provides an introduction to areas of occupational therapy practice and professional conduct for occupational therapy practitioners. Students will learn about the range of people that occupational therapists work with, and the impact of health conditions, impairment and disability on occupation. As this is an introductory fieldwork unit, we will cover information related to all clinical placements including manual handling, universal precautions and risk management.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Examine current and contemporary literature to understand the impact of health conditions, impairment and disability on occupation.
2. Communicate professionally and with respect for others, using appropriate verbal and non-verbal skills in diverse occupational contexts.
3. Apply knowledge of the core values, ethical standards, legal responsibilities and attitudes to develop professional occupational therapy competence.
4. Demonstrate responsibility for personal and professional conduct through practicum preparations and placement behaviour.

Unit Content

1. Application of referencing and literature search skills.
2. Academic integrity module.
3. Elements of effective communication.
4. Manual handling, risk management assessment and universal precautions.
5. Cultural awareness and sensitivity to diverse communities related to clinical healthcare settings.
6. The Australian Association of Occupational Therapists' Code of Ethics.
7. An overview of the history of Occupational Therapy.
8. The notion of what it means to be a health professional.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, laboratories, E-learning activities, small group activities, discussions and fieldwork clinics.

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 Board of Examiners.

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

Core Reading(s)

• Willard, H. S., & Schell, B. A. B. (2014). Willard & Spackman's occupational therapy (12th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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