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 2021 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It needs OCC1011 and OCC1021 and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 7 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before OCC1011
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After OCC1011
4 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 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- AttendanceCompetency hurdle-
- Completion of disability experience (e.g., visual impairment, limited mobility) (2 hours)Competency hurdle-
- Lived Experience Reflective Essay (2,500 words)30%
- Professional Issues Essay (2,500 words)30%
- Class Tests x 2 (2 x 1 hour)40%
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
- Tutorials24 hours
- Practical activities8 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Lecture component: 2 hours per week, Tutorial/Practicum component: 2 hours per week, Private study: 8 hours per week.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Luke Robinson
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Ted Brown
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 4 units, including OCC1012, OCC1022, OCC1032 and OCC1042. Those lead on to 7 units in all.
When is OCC1011 offered?
In 2021, OCC1011 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does OCC1011 have an exam?
No. OCC1011 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.