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OCC1022 · Monash University

Foundations of occupational therapy practice

Credit points
6
Level
1
Workload
—
Faculty
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

What it covers

In this unit, you will learn about occupational therapy's historical origins and theoretical foundations. Using case studies and practical learning activities, you will explore and apply theoretical concepts, models, and frameworks to understand and guide the professional reasoning processes in occupational therapy practice. You will gain an understanding of the principles and mechanisms underlying the relationship between people, their environment, and their daily occupations and how this relates to human health and well-being. You will develop foundational knowledge of the psychometric properties of occupational therapy assessments and measures, which will help you understand their quality, relevance, and usefulness in professional practice. While completing this unit, you spend two days in a public health setting observing occupational therapy practice.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
Reflection (600 words) Pass/FailhurdleWork integrated0%
Oral presentation (20 minutes total (10 mins presentation and 10 mins questions)hurdlePresentation35%
Report (2,500 words)Written25%
Report (3,500 words)hurdleWritten40%

Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterPeninsulaOn-campus