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NHPOT3020 - Rural and Urban Practice 1
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Occupational Therapy
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<p>The unit will provide a minimum of 266 hours (seven weeks at 38 hours/week) of supervised practice placement with flexible support from the university. The aim of this placement is to integrate previously learnt material with new observations and practical clinical education. The placement will be either rural or urban and will enable the student to apply and utilise the theories and principles of occupational therapy in a variety of settings.</p>
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<p>The following documentation has substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit: The APHRA & National Boards Code of conduct (2022); Australian Occupational Therapy Competency Standards (2018); National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards -Second edition (2021); National Standards for Mental Health 2020 as based on Mental Health Act 2014; Aged Care Quality Standards (2021); National Digital Health Framework (2021); and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework (2020).<br><br>
Topics may include:<br>
1. Guidance on self-assessment using the SPEF-R2 placement assessment tool<br>
2. Establishing and recording supervision<br>
3. Self-care strategies for placement<br>
4. Power and authority in health care<br>
5. Developing a learning plan</p>
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Unit description
<p>The unit will provide a minimum of 266 hours (seven weeks at 38 hours/week) of supervised practice placement with flexible support from the university. The aim of this placement is to integrate previously learnt material with new observations and practical clinical education. The placement will be either rural or urban and will enable the student to apply and utilise the theories and principles of occupational therapy in a variety of settings.</p>
Unit content
<p>The following documentation has substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit: The APHRA & National Boards Code of conduct (2022); Australian Occupational Therapy Competency Standards (2018); National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards -Second edition (2021); National Standards for Mental Health 2020 as based on Mental Health Act 2014; Aged Care Quality Standards (2021); National Digital Health Framework (2021); and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework (2020).<br><br> Topics may include:<br> 1. Guidance on self-assessment using the SPEF-R2 placement assessment tool<br> 2. Establishing and recording supervision<br> 3. Self-care strategies for placement<br> 4. Power and authority in health care<br> 5. Developing a learning plan</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 2</strong><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Ungraded (e.g. S-Satisfactory, UN-Unsatisfactory)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
280
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nhpot3020">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPOT3015" target="_blank">NHPOT3015</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPOT3018" target="_blank">NHPOT3018</a> AND must have completed 1 of <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPOT3019" target="_blank">NHPOT3019</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPOT3119" target="_blank">NHPOT3119</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 and adopt resilient strategies for coping and thriving in clinical/ professional practice</p>
K2
<p>Examine power and authority in healthcare systems and organisations</p>
S1
<p>Practice appropriate professional behaviours, including communication and self-management skills to enable therapeutic and professional interactions</p>
S2
<p>Develop skill and knowledge for working in effective teams within the placement setting</p>
S3
<p>Create a realistic, achievable, personalised learning plan tailored to learning needs and the placement context.</p>
A1
<p>Apply professional reasoning to interpret information gathered and formulate culturally appropriate service provision in the placement setting</p>
A2
<p>Analyse and integrate theories and principles of occupational therapy through application in the placement setting</p>
A3
<p>Evaluate own service provision and performance</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Write an introductory letter to the supervising therapist</p>
<p>Written Assignment</p>
<p>S/U</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2
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<p>Develop a personal learning plan (including a self-care plan)</p>
<p>Written Assignment</p>
<p>S/U</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, S3, A2, A3
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<p>SPEF-R2 and attendance record (266 hrs)</p>
<p>Clinical Assessment</p>
<p>S/U</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Structured weekly reflection</p>
<p>Written reflection</p>
<p>S/U</p>
K1, S1, S3
Supplementary assessment available:
No
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 2</strong><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Ungraded (e.g. S-Satisfactory, UN-Unsatisfactory)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
280
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nhpot3020">View unit fees</a>
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