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<p>This unit will provide students with a thorough understanding of the physical and cognitive-neurological factors of human performance and how they influence engagement in occupation. The role of occupational therapists in empowering engagement in occupation through addressing physical and cognitive-neurological factors will be the focus of this unit through assessment and enabling strategies. The unit will further establish the practical application of anatomy and physiology, and lifespan development content taught in Year 1. The purpose of this unit is for students to develop professional skills and competencies in assessment, measurement, intervention planning and implementation of enabling strategies to address physical and cognitive-neurological factors that impact on engagement in occupation.</p>
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<p>The Ahpra and National Boards’ Shared Code of Conduct (2022); Australian Occupational Therapy Competency Standards (2018) and National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (2017) Aged Care Quality Standards (2021); National Digital Health Framework (2021); and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework (2020) have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit.</p>
<p>Topics may include:</p>
<p>•Theory in occupational therapy</p>
<p>•Professional reasoning, assessment, intervention</p>
<p>•Assistive technology</p>
<p>•Biomedical frame of reference and treatment approaches</p>
<p>•Structure and analysis concepts for movement</p>
<p>•Seating and posture</p>
<p>•Mobility and gait</p>
<p>•Biomechanics of lifting</p>
<p>•Work and play as an occupational performance area</p>
<p>•Biomechanical risk factors</p>
<p>•Motor and sensory systems</p>
<p>•Special senses, sensory approaches and processing</p>
<p>•The role of occupational therapy in adults and paediatrics</p>
<p>•Cognitive determinants in adults and paediatrics</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit will provide students with a thorough understanding of the physical and cognitive-neurological factors of human performance and how they influence engagement in occupation. The role of occupational therapists in empowering engagement in occupation through addressing physical and cognitive-neurological factors will be the focus of this unit through assessment and enabling strategies. The unit will further establish the practical application of anatomy and physiology, and lifespan development content taught in Year 1. The purpose of this unit is for students to develop professional skills and competencies in assessment, measurement, intervention planning and implementation of enabling strategies to address physical and cognitive-neurological factors that impact on engagement in occupation.</p>
Unit content
<p>The Ahpra and National Boards’ Shared Code of Conduct (2022); Australian Occupational Therapy Competency Standards (2018) and National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (2017) Aged Care Quality Standards (2021); National Digital Health Framework (2021); and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework (2020) have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit.</p> <p>Topics may include:</p> <p>•Theory in occupational therapy</p> <p>•Professional reasoning, assessment, intervention</p> <p>•Assistive technology</p> <p>•Biomedical frame of reference and treatment approaches</p> <p>•Structure and analysis concepts for movement</p> <p>•Seating and posture</p> <p>•Mobility and gait</p> <p>•Biomechanics of lifting</p> <p>•Work and play as an occupational performance area</p> <p>•Biomechanical risk factors</p> <p>•Motor and sensory systems</p> <p>•Special senses, sensory approaches and processing</p> <p>•The role of occupational therapy in adults and paediatrics</p> <p>•Cognitive determinants in adults and paediatrics</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Occupational Therapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
061703 - Occupational Therapy
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
10
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nhpot2015">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed all of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPBM1032" target="_blank">NHPBM1032</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPHS1003" target="_blank">NHPHS1003</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPHS1401" target="_blank">NHPHS1401</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPOT1012" target="_blank">NHPOT1012</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPRH1004" target="_blank">NHPRH1004</a>"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Identify appropriate enabling strategies to address issues of physical and cognitive-neurological dysfunction through use of evidence-based practice.</p>
S1
<p>Develop competence in measurement, assessment and analysis of physical and cognitive-neurological factors impacting on engagement in occupation.</p>
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<p>Acquire competence in professional behaviour, thinking and documentation relating to the physical and cognitive-neurological determinants of occupation.</p>
A1
<p>Apply anatomy and physiology knowledge to analyse physical and cognitive-neurological factors impacting on engagement in occupation.</p>
A2
<p>Utilise knowledge of life span development to analyse physical and cognitive-neurological factors impacting on engagement in occupation.</p>
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<p>Evaluate appropriate enabling strategies to address issues of physical and cognitive-neurological dysfunction through use of evidence-based practice.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Attendance and participation in at least 80% of Workshops</p>
<p>Attendance and participation</p>
<p>S/U</p>
K1, S1, A1, A2, A3
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<p>In class test</p>
<p>Written test</p>
<p>10-20%</p>
K1, S1, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Case study provided for students to formulate a problem statement, identify and demonstrate appropriate assessments</p>
<p>Oral viva and practical exam</p>
<p>10-20%</p>
K1, S1, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Developing an occupational profile and intervention plan for a client with a physical and/or cognitive condition.</p>
<p>Written assignment</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, S1, S2, A1, A3
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<p>Written examination (All topics covered)</p>
<p>Written examination (Must pass assessment task)</p>
<p>35-45% (Pass Hurdle)</p>
K1, S1, S2, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Case study provided for students to formulate a problem statement, identify and demonstrate appropriate assessments</p>
<p>Oral viva and practical exam</p>
<p>15-25%</p>
K1, S1, S2, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
Students will demonstrate high-level skills to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups Students will be required to display (in person and/or online) high-level skills in-person and/or online in: Effective verbal and non-verbal communication via a range of synchronous and asynchronous methods Active listening for meaning and influencing High-level empathy for others Negotiating and demonstrating extended conflict resolution skills Working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams
FedTASK 2: Leadership
Students will demonstrate the ability to apply leadership skills and behaviours Students will be required to display skills in: Creating, contributing to, and enabling collegial environments Showing self-awareness and the ability to self-reflect for personal growth Inspiring and enabling others Making informed and evidence-based decisions through consultation with others Displaying initiative and ability to solve problems
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Occupational Therapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
061703 - Occupational Therapy
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
10
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nhpot2015">View unit fees</a>
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