Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Clinical Science 7

• Unit Code

  OCT4214

• Year

  2018

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• 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.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from OCT3108

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded OCT4212

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 outcome measures to test the effectiveness of interventions.
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 evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning 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 analysis and 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

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.

Assessment

GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail 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.

^ Mandatory to Pass

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