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NHPOT3021 - Rural and Urban Practice 2
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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. Placement essentials<br>
2. Guidance on self-assessment with the SPEF-R2 placement assessment tool<br>
3. Establishing and recording supervision <br>
4. Power and authority in health care<br>
5. Developing learning plans</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. Placement essentials<br> 2. Guidance on self-assessment with the SPEF-R2 placement assessment tool<br> 3. Establishing and recording supervision <br> 4. Power and authority in health care<br> 5. Developing learning plans</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>Spring Semester</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/nhpot3021">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPOT3020" target="_blank">NHPOT3020</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>
Learning Outcomes
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Outcome
K1
<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>Demonstrate an increased competence in professional behaviours, including verbal and written communication and self-management skills to enable therapeutic and professional interactions</p>
S2
<p>Practice in a collaborative and culturally appropriate, client-centred manner</p>
S3
<p>Reflectively examine the learning journey to construct and implement effective learning plans to maximise learning outcomes on placement</p>
A1
<p>Critically analyse the inter-relationships between occupational therapy, research evidence and practice experience to further develop professional reasoning throughout the occupational therapy process</p>
A2
<p>Apply professional reasoning to interpret information gathered and implement culturally appropriate service provision in the placement setting</p>
A3
<p>Evaluate own service provision and performance and implement strategies to address areas for improvement.</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and 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, A3
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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, S1, S2, S3, A1, 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, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Structured weekly reflection</p>
<p>Structured reflection</p>
<p>S/U</p>
K1, S1, A3
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>Spring Semester</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/nhpot3021">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: NHPOT3021 - U3.1