OCC1011 Professional issues
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
OCC1011 Professional issues is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It needs OCC1011 and OCC1021 and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 6 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before OCC1011
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After OCC1011
3 units list OCC1011 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course M3001.
Overview
This unit will provide students with the skills necessary to describe the role of an occupational therapist as distinct from other health professionals. Students will learn to demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour and beginner's competency with specific early clinical skills. The unit will support students to develop an awareness of the legal, cultural and ethical issues of practice, and begin to understand and articulate some of the challenges faced by clients/consumers of health services.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Personal and Professional Development 1. describe ethical and legal issues pertinent to a practicing occupational therapist; 2. demonstrate effective communication and interview skills for practice; Theme
- 2
Population Society and Health 3. consider concepts of disability and appreciate the impact of disability upon the individual; Theme
- 3
Applied Practice 4. develop competent pre-clinical skills in client handling, equipment use and prescription, and the correct use of mobility techniques; 5. examine safety and basic infection control issues in the workplace; 6. apply task and activity analysis to the occupational therapy practice context.
Workload and teaching
Lecture component: 2 hours per week, Tutorial/Practicum component: 2 hours per week, Private study: 8 hours per week.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Ted Brown
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Luke Robinson
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for OCC1011?
You need OCC1011 and OCC1021 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after OCC1011?
OCC1011 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including OCC1012, OCC1022 and OCC1032. Those lead on to 6 units in all.
When is OCC1011 offered?
In 2020, OCC1011 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.