OCC415 Political and socio-cultural contexts of practice (8)

This subject will engage students in critically examining professional practice in occupational therapy in relation to Indigenous Australian people, considering the impact of standpoint. Students will analyse the social, cultural and historical dimensions of the diverse experiences of Australian Indigenous people to design strategies for ongoing development informed by a human rights and social justice framework. Students will consider strengths-based and community-led approaches for engaging with Indigenous Australian people and diverse cultural groups. They will debate the impact of a range of issues on occupational therapy practice leading to a critical evaluation of the effect occupational therapy could have on contemporary global, national or local sociocultural and political issues.

Availability

Session 2 (60)
Online
Albury-Wodonga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: OCC415. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Community Health

Enrolment Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

Assumed Knowledge

IKC 100

OCC 304

Incompatible Subjects

OCC413

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • Reflexively examine their professional practice in relation to Indigenous Australian people, considering impact of standpoint
  • Critically analyse the social, cultural, and historical dimensions of occupational therapy and health practice as it relates to Indigenous Australian people
  • Design professional strategies for continued learning and development of cultural capabilities in health practice
  • Examine strengths-based and community-led engagement strategies and partnerships, and role of the occupational therapy profession when working with Indigenous Australian people and diverse cultural groups
  • Debate the impact of contemporary global, national and/or local sociocultural and/or political issues on occupational therapy practice
  • Critically evaluate the impact occupational therapy could have on contemporary global, national and/or local sociocultural and/or political issues

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Module 1: Examining professional practice - socio cultural, historical and professional positioning.
  • Module 1: Examining professional practice - critique of occupational therapy as a profession.
  • Module 2: Social, cultural and historical dimensions of occupational therapy - theories of race and the legacy of historical ideologies in contemporary practice.
  • Module 2: Social, cultural and historical dimensions of occupational therapy - historical and contemporary policies and practices as related to the health of Indigenous Australian people.
  • Module 3: Preparing for the profession - diversity of experiences and diversity of strategies.
  • Module 3: Preparing for the profession - continuing professional development specific to enhancing cultural competence within a professional philosophy framed by human rights and social justice
  • Module 4: Enacting change - Occupational therapy positions statements: Occupational therapy in disaster, preparedness and response; diversity and culture.
  • Module 4: Enacting change - community partnerships and projects.
  • Module 5: Organisational-economic contexts - health system funding with a focus on the NDIS, participation and inclusion.
  • Module 5: Organisational-economic contexts - private practice, equity and access.
  • Module 6: Transitioning to the profession - Student conference presentation: based on a contemporary practice issue identified by students throughout their workplace learning and course.

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of OCC415 in Session 2 2020. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Discussion forum posts
15
2
Viewpoint article
35
3
Conference presentation
50

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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