HSO306 - Occupational Performance: Evaluation and Intervention 2

Unit details

Year:

2024 unit information

Enrolment modes:Trimester 2: Waterfront (Geelong)
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 2: Sally Logan
Cohort rule:This unit is only available to students enrolled in H355
Prerequisite:

HSO305 or HXJ305

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: Nil
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment:

2 x 4 hour seminars per week

Note:

This unit is taught intensively for 5 weeks.

Content

The second of the skill development units is aimed at learning about the design and implementation of intervention. It links theoretical models to selection, review and modification of occupational therapy programs. Topics to be addressed in this unit include: client-centred interaction and participation; reviewing evidence to identify best practice and standards; goal identification and development; innovation and problem-solving; evaluation strategies, reviewing progress, and documenting outcomes. Teaching methods will include classes, PBL learning seminars, and small group activities.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes

ULO1

Apply a variety of relevant occupational therapy intervention approaches to a typical clinical scenario.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
GLO7: Teamwork

ULO2

Generate concise and relevant occupational therapy reports in a range of clinical contexts.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO3

Investigate and explain the methods of funding in relation to clients’ assistive technology and other needs.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO4

Investigate and justify relevant community agencies and other services within the context of a real life case presentation.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO5

Describe the aetiology and impact of a range of conditions commonly presenting in occupational therapy practice.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication

ULO6

Application of relevant occupational therapy model / framework to demonstrate appropriate clinical reasoning in relation to occupational therapy assessment and interventions.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

Assessment

Trimester 2:
Assessment description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1: Open book practical examination 10 minutes + question 30%
  • Week 6 of Intensive teaching period
Assessment 2: Case report 1 1000 words 30%
  • Dependant on intensive dates
Assessment 3: Case report 1 1200 words 40%
  • Dependant on intensive dates

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Hurdle requirement

  • Practical examination - graded as Pass or Fail

Learning Resource

The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: HSO306 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

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