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Summary
Occupational therapists use a range of advanced assessment and intervention approaches and techniques that enable them to identify and mitigate factors that impact on occupational performance. In this course, students will develop competencies in a number of advanced approaches, techniques and skills that are used in contemporary occupational therapy practice.… For more content click the Read More button below.
SynopsisThis is an advanced course that expands upon the clinical skills students have developed in earlier courses. It uses practical learning experiences to develop specific competencies required in the practice context, including specific assessment and intervention skills. Students will have already established preliminary skills in OCT2202 Occupational Therapy with Children and Adolescents and OCT2203 Occupational Therapy and Mental Health, and concurrently in OCT3101 Occupational Therapy with Adults and Older Persons. In this unit students will extend their competencies in interpersonal approaches, home and workplace modifications, assistive technology, capacity building, energy conservation, occupational modification, splinting and skill acquisition. These skills will be developed in the context of service funding models in contemporary practice in Australia. APPROVED FOR FIRST OFFER 2025
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Offerings
Trimester 1
ON-IPSCH-TR1
ON-TWMBA-TR1
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
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1. Demonstrate proficiency in using advanced assessment processes to inform occupational therapy services.
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2. Manufacture and appraise a thermoplastic upper limb splint.
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3. Compile evidence of competence in using a range of approaches use to deliver occupational therapy services.
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4. Appraise own competency in advanced occupational therapy assessment and intervention approaches to develop a professional development learning plan.
Assessments
Assessment due dates (as listed in Week Due) are indicative until finalised by the end of Week 1 for each Study Period (Offering). After Week 1, Assessment due dates may change with the approval of the Dean (Academic) or Delegate in limited circumstances. All Assessment due date changes approved after Week 1 will be communicated to students accordingly via Handbook and StudyDesk.