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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
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.
Students will attend a four to five day placement (dependent on availability). Placement partners may change placement timing and shifts with minimal notice because of operational demands. This is outside of the control of ECU.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour lab | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 22 x 9 hour practical class | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students experience an environment where they observe and/or participate in the application of theoretical knowledge and skills in a professional setting, under the supervision of an expert or professional in the field. Examples include study tours, observation, shadowing, fieldwork, industry tours.
The on-campus lectures and labs are highly interactive to introduce concepts of professional practice in occupational therapy with hands on activities. Students must complete a series of supervised observations of an occupational therapist, in an appointed work environment within a public, private or non-profit organisation.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Disability and the Impact on function | 20% |
| Portfolio ^ | Professional Portfolio | 50% |
| Test | Online test | 30% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
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.
Students will attend a four to five day placement (dependent on availability). Placement partners may change placement timing and shifts with minimal notice because of operational demands. This is outside of the control of ECU.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour lab | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 22 x 9 hour practical class | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students experience an environment where they observe and/or participate in the application of theoretical knowledge and skills in a professional setting, under the supervision of an expert or professional in the field. Examples include study tours, observation, shadowing, fieldwork, industry tours.
The on-campus lectures and labs are highly interactive to introduce concepts of professional practice in occupational therapy with hands on activities. Students must complete a series of supervised observations of an occupational therapist, in an appointed work environment within a public, private or non-profit organisation.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Disability and the Impact on function | 20% |
| Portfolio ^ | Professional Portfolio | 50% |
| Test | Online test | 30% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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