OCC200 Decision-making in Occupational Therapy (8)

In this subject students will develop knowledge of models, theories and frames of reference that underpin occupational therapy practice, identify decision points and considerations, practise making and justifying clinical decisions about practice scenarios, and reflect on the decision-making process. Students will contextualise decision making as integral to their future professional practice and learn how different types of knowledge, models of practice, professional concepts, and ethical frameworks inform the professional decision making process. Students will develop skills in making informed, respectful and culturally appropriate decisions to facilitate occupational engagement and participation across the lifespan and in a range of practice contexts. Factors including client goals, clinical and research evidence, legal and ethical requirements, and the practice and social contexts will be considered in relation to the decision-making process.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Port Macquarie Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: OCC200. 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 Allied Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

Assumed Knowledge

Content from OCC104 & OCC105 is assumed knowledge.

It is recommended that OCC200 is completed concurrently with OCC220.  Otherwise it is strongly recommended for students on an alternate pathway, that OCC200 is completed before OCC220.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to describe and apply models, theories and frames of reference relevant to working with persons, groups, and/or communities;
  • be able to reflect on and describe the rationale for practice decisions to clients and/or relevant others;
  • be able to demonstrate cultural awareness with regard to the application of models, theories, frames of reference and professional decision making;
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of legal considerations and requirements relevant to occupational therapy practice;
  • be able to identify ethical challenges and apply a suitable process to justify professional decision making; and
  • be able to describe issues of occupational justice and how these influence occupational therapy practice.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Occupational therapy practice concepts, professional reasoning, and decision making;
  • Occupational therapy models, theories and frames of reference to guide professional decision making;
  • Australian legal requirements relevant to occupational therapy when making decisions;
  • Ethical challenges including maintaining professional boundaries, conflicts of interest, limited competence, managing resources, and power imbalance;
  • Cultural safety considerations in relation to profession decision making in occupational therapy practice;
  • Reflection on practice to inform current and future reasoning, decision-making, and service improvement; and
  • Occupational justice.

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of OCC200 in Session 1 2021. 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
Mid session exam
25
2
Evidence based review
35
3
Client scenario discussion
40

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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