HSO408 - Transition to Practice
Unit details
| Year: | 2024 unit information |
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| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Waterfront (Geelong) |
| Credit point(s): | 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.250 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Rachel Knight |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in H355 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy |
| Prerequisite: | HSO401 and HSO403 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | HSO414 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 300 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: | 1 x 3 hour lecture and 1 x 2 hour seminar per week |
Content
In this unit research and analytical skills are applied to the current contexts of occupation and occupational therapy practice. Occupational therapy models will be used to provide a framework for analysis of topics being addressed, they 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. Following analysis there will be a focus on using the trends to relate to the individual students transition from student to professional, with practical sessions to assist with transition. Students will also be directed to reflect on their current level of competency, using the content of the unit to identify their level and compile evidence to support this statement of competency. Teaching methods will include class presentation from both lecturers and external guest presenters, in class group discussion, practical learning opportunities including CV writing, interviewing and job seeking.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
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| ULO1 | Identify, analyse and present a range of environmental, political and social factors influencing Occupational Therapy practice, both local and global. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Explain the ways in which the occupational therapy profession responds to current challenges in practice environments, with international perspective. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Predict influences on the transition from student to practitioner and examine strategies that will assist in constructing a personalised plan to assist with the transition process. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Perform a critical analysis of the individual’s level of competency, and a selected field of practice. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Prepare and present a portfolio of evidence to support students' competency to practice and current level of employability. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
Trimester 2:| Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Assessment 1: Critical analysis of competencies | 800 words | 10% |
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| Assessment 2: Critical analysis of field practice | 2000 words | 25% |
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| Assessment 3: Transition to practice report | 2000 words | 25% |
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| Assessment 4: Competency oral presentation | Equivalent to 3200 words | 40% |
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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.
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