Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Extended Professional Practice Three

• Unit Code

  OCT4202

• Year

  2024

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  30

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Mrs Melanie DAY

Description

This is the last unit in a series of three extended professional practice units the students need to complete. These units enable students to gain occupational therapy experience in workplace settings to develop the skills and capabilities necessary for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. Under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist, students are required to demonstrate the occupational therapy process with people across the lifespan and who have a range of mental health and/or physical conditions. Professional practice activities of information gathering, report writing, and service delivery are included. Students also need to develop organizational and time management skills to work both independently and as a member of a team. Professional behavior is also required throughout the placement to ensure a culturally sensitive and respectful approach. Students complete a minimum of 320 hours of placement within private, public or rural settings. Pre-placement screens, vaccinations and training need to be completed before commencing placement.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

Students will undertake professional placement during the hours specified by the placement provider and that these may occur at times outside the identified semester weeks. Additionally, placement days and hours may change with minimal notice to students due to circumstances outside the control of the School.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must have passed OCT4128, OCT4121, OCT4102, OCT4124

Must have passed 4 units in {OCT4128, OCT4121, OCT4102, OCT4124}

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded OCT4212

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate the professional behaviours and self-management skills, including the legal and ethical responsibilities required within an occupational therapy practice setting.
2. Communicate effectively, professionaly and in a cultural safe manner with a range of people using verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
3. Expand competence in occupational therapy knowledge to demonstrate occupational therapy practice.
4. Use reflective practice to support lifelong learning.

Unit Content

1. Professional behaviour
2. Communication skills
3. Legislation and policies
4. Professional reasoning
5. Integrating occupational therapy theory, knowledge and skills
6. Occupational therapy process
7. Culturally safe practice

Additional Learning Experience Information

Students are required to submit compulsory pre-placement documents that show they have completed necessary background checks, training, vaccinations, and medical screens. To participate in placement and to be eligible to pass this unit these pre-placement requirements must be completed and submitted within specified timeframes. Students may have their placement cancelled or ceased and they may receive a fail grade if they do not complete their pre-placement preparation as required. During the placement, students use the Student Practice Evaluation Form – Revised (Second Edition) (or SPEF-R2) to guide their learning. They are required to keep evidence of their achievements, capabilities, and self-reflections. In collaboration with their placement supervisor a student is assessed using the Student Practice Evaluation Form – Revised (Second Edition). The SPEF-R2 is completed at the midway point and at the end of the placement. A student’s final grade for this unit is taken from the supervisor completed SPEF-R2.

Assessment

GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for Undifferentiated Pass/Fail units inc. practical units or work-integrated learning

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.

^ Mandatory to Pass