Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

• Unit Title

  Clinical Science 6

• Unit Code

  OCT4213

• Year

  2020

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  30

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Ms Karen Margaret LONG

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Description

This professional practicum unit provides students with an opportunity to work with clients, i.e. individuals or groups, for up to 280 hours. During the practicum students will work under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist to provide occupational therapy services to clients. This involves working with their supervisor and other professionals to apply theory to practice, to develop evidence-based and clinical reasoning skills and learn the additional skills required for competent and professional practice. Students also learn about the systems and legislative frameworks that govern the provision of services.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

Students are allocated to a placement block to complete their practicum. Placement blocks are scheduled throughout the year except during Essential Student Services Period.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must have passed these units OCT3201, OCT3202, OCT3203, OCT3209, OCT3205, OCT3206, OCT3108.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded OCT4211

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Adopt a health and well-being framework in their approach to practice with clients.
2. Apply the concepts of occupational analysis in formulating an intervention that will best meet a client's needs.
3. Apply the occupational therapy process (assess, plan, implement, review)with a range of people across the lifespan and from diverse cultural backgrounds.
4. Demonstrate engagement and commitment to the values of client-centred practice and consumer participation in decision-making and evaluation of interventions and services.
5. Demonstrate professional conduct, time management and self-management skills in practice settings.
6. Demonstrate proficiency in written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
7. Use clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice as a basis for decision-making with clients.

Unit Content

1. A practicum to work with clients (individuals or groups).
2. Communication skills - written, oral and interpersonal.
3. Contribution to team work in a clinical setting.
4. General duties undertaken by occupational therapists.
5. Occupational therapy process, occupational analysisand practice skills that underpin competent practice.
6. Professional values, behaviour and conduct.
7. The application of evidence-based methodology to guide practice.
8. The systems and legislative frameworks that govern the provision of services within the organisation.
9. Use of clinical reasoning skills.

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)

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

Students learn professional competencies under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist. The student learning experience is guided through the formulation of 5-10 learning objectives relevant to the professional practice area. The learning objectives are reviewed by the student supervisor at the commencement and completion of the practicum. Learning occurs through a hands-on, practical application of skills and knowledge experience within a real-world context.

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 Board of Examiners.

^ Mandatory to Pass

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