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 2023 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before OCC1011
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
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 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- 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
Describe ethical and legal issues pertinent to a practicing occupational therapist;
- 2
Demonstrate effective communication and interview skills for practice;
- 3
Consider concepts of disability and appreciate the impact of disability upon the individual;
- 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
- Workshops-
- 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
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Luke Robinson
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Luke Robinson
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for OCC1011?
OCC1011 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after OCC1011?
OCC1011 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including OCC1022, OCC1042 and OCC3051.
When is OCC1011 offered?
In 2023, OCC1011 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does OCC1011 have an exam?
No. OCC1011 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.