Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Clinical Science 2

• Unit Code

  OCT1208

• Year

  2018

• Enrolment Period

  2

• Version

  3

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Janet Elaine RICHMOND

Description

In this unit students focus on the development of their professional skills, evidence-based practice and the tools required to systematically review evidence. This unit is a continuation from Clinical Science 1 and considers issues related to the documentation of the results and the synthesis of evidence to determine best practice guidelines for occupational therapists. It also includes the synthesis and translation of information derived from research into practical knowledge and skills. The use of observation and interviewing as tools for client interaction and data collection are developed, as is the purpose and understanding of allied health professional teams and environments.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 2 units from OCT1101, OCT1104

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Outline the rationale for systematically reviewing evidence in the practice of occupational therapy.
2. Apply the process of systematically reviewing evidence to determine best practice in an area of occupational therapy.
3. Demonstrate techniques for client engagement and analysis of occupational performance and its components.
4. Describe the role of allied health teams and the occupational therapy process within this environment.
5. Construct best-practice guidelines based on the synthesis of available evidence, professional expertise and the needs and preferences of the client with appropriate cultural sensitivity to the individual, group, community or population.

Unit Content

1. Evidence-based practice: translating research findings into practice.
2. Issues related to best practice and the skills required to retrieve, analyse and interpret research evidence.
3. Systematically reviewing evidence, measurement and analysis technologies applied to occupational performance.
4. Documentation of best-practice guidelines based on the synthesis of scientific evidence, expertise, client preference and client need.
5. The role of the client and allied health professional team.
6. Development of observation and client engagement skills.
7. Cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with diverse clients.

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

WIL - Internship, Clinical or Professional placement (off-campus)

Students will undertake, and be assessed on, authentic activities through engagement with industry and community partners.

Work done in an actual workplace in which the student applies discipline-specific knowledge and skills, supervised by an industry professional separate from an ECU campus or location.

Additional Learning Experience Information

This unit includes participation in placement consisting of 10 days of community practicum (a day comprises 8 hours) as specified by the Placement Coordinator and successful completion of the Student Placement Evaluation Form (Supervisor). The placement provides students with the opportunity to apply the theory and knowledge of evidence-based practice in real world situations. The placement aims to develop skills in community participation for people with disability, including communication, and development of initial occupational profile. An on-site support worker will enable the day-to-day planning and activities. The student will have regular contact with the ECU Placement Coordinator who will oversee the placement.

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