Units

In this unit, you will learn about the unique role of occupational therapists in comparison to other healthcare professionals. You will develop the skills required to demonstrate appropriate behaviour and beginner-level proficiency in occup…

In this unit, you will learn about psychological theory relevant to the practice of occupational therapy, such as sensation and perception, cognition, emotion, personality, mental disorders, and social psychology. You will explore the appli…

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 under…

You will learn about the principles and mechanisms underlying the relationship between persons, their environments and occupations; and how it relates to human health and wellbeing. The concept of occupation will be described, and how peopl…

This unit introduces you to the profession of occupational therapy and key knowledge, skills and attitudes that are essential for professional practice. Within this unit you will gain the theoretical foundations of occupational therapy whic…

In this unit you will focus on the relationship between occupation, health, and well-being that supports occupational therapy practice from a lifespan perspective. You will also explore experiences of engaging in the occupation from psychol…

This unit builds on foundation anatomy and physiology units BMA1901 and BMA1902 and aims to provide you with an understanding of functional anatomy and pathophysiology to inform the practice of Occupational Therapy. The unit provides advanc…

This unit will prepare you for occupational therapy professional practice and includes applying clinical reasoning in relation to the practice activities you will engage in. You will apply theoretical knowledge to the practice environment,…

The unit uses an integrated scenario/case-based learning approach. You are introduced to mechanisms and consequences of problems related to mental, sensory, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological and biomechanical capacities that underpi…

This is the first unit of the occupational therapy intervention units. It comprises integrated case-based learning, skills-based learning, theories and evidence-based practice with participation in practice education placement to consolidat…

This unit provides an overview of the skills necessary to critique and evaluate the usefulness, relevance and quality of research evidence related to occupational therapy professional practice. Components of evidence-based practice will be…

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) must complete practice education placement to satisfy the professional requirements that a sufficient period of supervised practice be completed prior to graduation and app…

This is the second unit of the occupational therapy intervention units. It comprises 10 weeks of integrated scenario-based learning. In this unit, you further describe, apply and critique the principles of assessment and intervention for in…

This unit examines the key theory, frameworks and practical approaches used in contemporary health promotion and occupational therapy practice to address health inequalities, prevent illness and injury, and promote health and wellbeing. You…

In this unit, you will begin to shift your view beyond the occupational challenges facing individuals, to consider the ways in which the occupations and health and wellbeing of populations may be impacted by social, political and organisati…

In this unit you will apply the principles of enabling occupational participation, occupational rights and justice to promote health and wellbeing for an identified population. You will learn and apply collaborative project management skill…

In this unit, you will effectively integrate research knowledge and skill with occupational therapy practice knowledge and skill. You will gain skills in applying qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to design and develop an…

In this unit you will continue to work two days per week in collaboration with a community-based agency and apply the principles of enabling occupational participation, occupational rights and justice to promote health and wellbeing for an…

In this unit, you will examine the topics of professionalism, professional development, preparation for employment, self-management and supervision as a beginning practitioner. You will consider ethical, medicolegal, risk and safety complia…

This unit comprises 10 weeks of practice education placement followed by on campus debriefing workshops. The unit provides you with the opportunity to develop, integrate and enhance their practice skills to reach the entry level of competen…

In OCC4091, you will continue to spend up to two days per week in the organisation or service area where the research proposal developed in OCC3072 will be implemented. This will involve you undertaking a research project, collecting data,…

This unit will enable you to consider your own role within health and human service organisations, and apply and critique contemporary practice knowledge and theory in areas such as leadership and management, team functioning and governance…

Competing in today's global market is influenced by change, innovation and rapid time to market means organisations manage more and more complex projects and are exposed to higher risks. In this course you will study fundamental concepts of…

In this Course you will explore why businesses succeed whilst others fail through studying fundamental theory behind contemporary business practice and its intersection with workplace culture both for large and small (start-up) organisation…

Through instruction, experimentation, and hands on activities you will explore the role, responsibilities, and application of engineering and associated scientific and technical disciplines in humanitarian and global development contexts. Y…

This course is the first half of a team-based industry project that comprises two sequential courses (Part A and Part B). In this project you will work as a member of a project team at your workplace. You will apply your technical knowledge…

This course is the second half of a team-based industry project that comprises two sequential courses (Part A and Part B). In this project you will work as a member of a project team at your workplace. You will apply your technical knowledg…

This is an online module in Moodle. A quick and easy introduction to occupational health, safety and environmental training within the context of courses and units offered by the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture.

This course offers an in-depth understanding of the relationship between nutrition and chronic diseases such as obesity, type II diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. It emphasises the critical examination of diet-health connections and the…

This course focuses on the significance of communication in patient-facing health professional and non-patient facing biomedical science practice. You'll examine factors affecting professional communication, including personal values and cu…