OCC304 Enabling Strategies: Working with Communities (8)
Abstract
This subject builds on knowledge developed in OCC100, OCC205, SOC108, and complements OCC300. The subject focuses on participatory ways in which occupational therapists work collaboratively with members of diverse communities. It moves beyond individualistic approaches to health and examines the concepts within public health, primary health, health promotion and community development. Regional, state, national and international perspectives and policies relating to health and wellbeing are explored and students are asked to consider how these perspectives impact on the particular needs of diverse communities, including at risk populations and underserved groups.
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Internal | Albury-Wodonga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: OCC304
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Community Health |
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Enrolment restrictions| Students must be enrolled in Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or Bachelor of Occupational Therapy(Honours) |
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| Incompatible subject(s) |
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| OTY401 OTY402 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to explain principles of occupation-centred service delivery with diverse communities;
- be able to apply occupation-centred approaches to the needs of diverse communities, considering attitudes of discrimination, experimentation, risk, and human rights;
- be able to justify and articulate implications for practice of health determinants related to at risk populations and underserved groups;
- be able to outline regional, national, and international political agendas that inform current development in rural and urban health and wellness programs;
- be able to assess the health and wellbeing needs of identified communities;
- be able to evaluate programs aimed at improving health and wellbeing.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Occupation-centred service delivery in diverse communities
- Cultural intelligence
- Social model of health
- International health promotion conventions
- Equity and the politics of health care
- Stigma and sterotyping
- Needs assessment
- Community profiles and consultations
- Program development, implementation, and evaluation
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
