HSO408 - Transition to Practice
Unit details
| Enrolment modes: | (S) |
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| Credit point(s): | 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.250 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit commences in Trimester 2 2016 and is only available to students enrolled in H355 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy |
| Unit chair: | L Adamson (S) |
| Prerequisite: | HSO401 and HSO403 |
| Incompatible with: | HSO414 |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 2 hour seminar per week |
Note:Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
In this unit research and analytical skills are applied to the broader contexts of occupation and occupational therapy practice. Content includes socio-political perspectives, community development and empowerment, contemporary occupational issues in society, analysis of occupational therapy models and trends in terms of contemporary social and occupational issues, and strategies to address contemporary occupational issues to promote occupational health. Topics addressed in this unit include identifying trends in occupational therapy practice, reviewing and critiquing professional directions, strategies for critical reflection and analysis, identifying current issues related to occupation and health, developing individual and group responses to occupational issues, and promoting occupational health - design and management of change. Teaching methods will include group forums, resource sessions and lectures.
Assessment
Written assignment (800 words) 20%, group conference paper abstract 10%, group conference presentation (50 minutes each group) 50%, essay (800 words) 20%