OCC413 Occupational Therapy Practice in Context (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Allied Health (ALHEA)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject provides students with the opportunity to examine and explore broader professional issues that are relevant in the day-to-day practice of occupational therapy. The issues addressed in this subject are the contextual factors that support and influence the work of occupational therapy. An understanding of some of the broader professional aspects of working life will be developed through exploration of areas such as contemporary practice issues, trends influencing health practice, health management and successful employment strategies. Knowledge and skills developed in this subject are relevant to the students' future practice as occupational therapists.
To engage in this subject effectively, students should be able to critique the complexities of occupational therapy practice in context; implement well reasoned and appropriate enabling strategies; evaluate the effectiveness of the enabling strategies programs; critique the provision of occupational therapy services and suggest potential ways to develop practice; and identify personal goals and learning needs in relation to professional practice.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Albury-Wodonga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: OCC413
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Students must be enrolled in Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or Bachelor of Occupational Therapy(Honours)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to:
- identify and discuss broader structures such as political, organisational and social conditions which impact upon current occupational therapy practice
- discuss managerial and administrative tasks expected of an early career occupational therapist
- debate contemporary practice issues, which will impact upon their occupational therapy practice, from both personal and professional perspectives
- demonstrate abilities in a range of activities required of professionals in contemporary health and human services
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Management roles in health and human services - Quality processes and assessment systems - Job seeking, recruitment and selection - Grant preparation and budgeting - Marketing - Performance management - Conflict resolution - Leadership - Advocacy and lobbying - Workplace and employment issues - Continuing professional development and accreditation - Work and family balance - managing stress and burnout - Globalisation and localisation - Sole and remote practitioners - Networking
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.