Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Clinical Science 4

• Unit Code

  OCT2108

• Year

  2021

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  5

• 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 is a continuation from previous Clinical Science units and offers further exposure to professional practice. Students will observe and participate in activities in a clinical setting where they will have opportunities to develop their skills in observation, interpersonal communication, occupational analysis, recording data and professional conduct. Students will also attend weekly on-campus seminars that will consolidate academic and clinical learning.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass units OCT2202, OCT2203, OCT2208

Co-Requisite Rule

H96 students must enrol into OCT2108 and OCT2206 together.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Apply clinical reasoning for the occupational therapy management of common upper limb, hand injuries and conditions.
2. Demonstrate basic splinting skills and hand/upper limb assessment and treatment strategies.
3. Apply the occupational therapy process to an individual, including developing an intervention program to meet desired occupational performance.
4. Demonstrate professional conduct, time management, self-management and professional communication skills in Occupational Therapy practice settings.
5. Develop an understanding of reflective practice to inform clinical reasoning.

Unit Content

1. Biomechanics and anatomy of the hand.
2. Hand therapy principles.
3. Practical splinting skills.
4. Completion of 144 hours of fieldwork in residential aged care.
5. Application of occupational therapy process to a client in the field.
6. Application of occupational therapy process to a case study.
7. Practical application of reflection skills.
8. Practical application of manual handling skills
9. Completion of placement workbook

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

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 16 days (8 hours per day), at 2 days a week for 8 weeks, as specified by the Placement Coordinator; and successful completion of the Student Placement Evaluation Form (Supervisor). Students are given the opportunity to apply theory and knowledge acquired during university to real patient care, in the residential aged care context. Students are supervised by registered occupational therapists and 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 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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