OCCT8002 Occupational Science

Dr Sandra Mortimer

2020

4.5

1 x 1-hour lecture weekly
1 x 6-hour seminar once-only
1 x 2-hour workshop-1 weekly
1 x 3-hour workshop-2 once-only
1 x 93-hour independent study per semester

1 Admission into BHSMOT-Bachelor of Health Sciences, Master of Occupational Therapy
1a Admission into MOCTC-Bachelor of Health Sciences, Master of Occupational Therapy
2 6 of DSRS3222, HLTH3102, HLTH3105, MMED3932, MMED3941, REHB3001, REHB2002, HLTH3112, HLTH3116
3 Admission into MOT-Master of Occupational Therapy
Must Satisfy: (((1 or 1a) and 2) or (3))

1 OCCT8001 - Occupational Therapy Practice 1
2 REHB8101 - Interprofessional Practice
Must Satisfy: (1 and 2)

The Master of Occupational Therapy has a number of pre-requisites for admission, and students must demonstrate a level of academic achievement in the areas of Physiology, Anatomy, Communication Skills, Research Methods, and Social Perspectives in Health before being admitted to the course. These admission requirements form the basis of all assumed knowledge.

Assignments; Tutorial Presentations

Occupational Science is the study of humans as occupational beings which examines the links between engagement, occupation, culture, health and well-being.

This topic will examine occupational science and its relation to occupational therapy. Students will study humans as occupational beings and examine the relationship between occupation, culture, health and well-being, and occupational justice.

On completion of this topic, students will be expected to be able to:

Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the relationship between occupation, health and well-being
Analyse the complex factors that influence time use and apply the concepts of occupational balance
Analyse the effect of the environment on occupational engagement and performance
Analyse patterns of occupation and their relationship to health and well-being
Examine and respond to the unique perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ experiences of health, wellbeing and occupation, encompassing cultural connections
Apply the concepts of occupational justice for both individuals and populations
Articulate health and social issues from an occupational lens.

Key dates and timetable

Timetable details for 2020 are no longer published.

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