OCC1021 Psychology for occupational therapy
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
OCC1021 Psychology for occupational therapy 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 has no prerequisites and unlocks 5 units, leading on to 8 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 45%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before OCC1021
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After OCC1021
5 units list OCC1021 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- OCC1011Professional issuesNo reviews yet
- OCC1032Occupational development across the lifespanNo reviews yet
- OCC1042Human occupation and developmentNo reviews yet
- OCC2013Introduction to occupational therapy professional practiceNo reviews yet
- OCC2014Occupational performance, capabilities and componentsNo reviews yet
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit explores psychological theory and research relevant to the practice of occupational therapy, including psychological perspectives on stress, illness, and functioning. Grounded in a biopsychosocial model of health and wellbeing, this introductory unit provides students with an overview of the major psychological approaches e.g. psychodynamic, developmental, cognitive, social psychology, etc., and examines how each provides insight into the challenges and issues experienced by individuals, carers, families and communities. This unit also introduces students to the methods of inquiry and assumptions of theory associated with the science of psychology. The relevance of the discipline of psychology to occupational therapy thinking and practice is emphasised.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Five in-class tests (4% x 5) (20%)In class test20%
- Written task (2,500 words) (35%)Assignment35%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes) (45%)ExamThreshold hurdle45%
- AttendanceCompetency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify and discuss key psychological theories, concepts, and perspectives applicable to a biopsychosocial model of health and wellbeing;
- 2
Identify and discuss the differences among the various psychological approaches (i.e. psychodynamic, developmental cognitive, behavioural, social, personality, etc.), and how each is related to occupational therapy thinking and practice;
- 3
Articulate the relevance of psychology to practice including the role of biopsychosocial forces in shaping more approaches to daily life
- 4
Explain how psychological theory and research can be applied to issues such as stress, illness, and functioning;
- 5
Critically evaluate information obtained from research, the broader community and the media; and
- 6
Identify, evaluate and integrate psychological knowledge in the preparation of assessment tasks set, including the correct use of APA 6th edition referencing.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops6 hours
- Applied sessions11 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
2 hour lecture and 2 hour tutorial 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
- Professor Ted Brown
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Nikos Thomacos
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for OCC1021?
OCC1021 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after OCC1021?
OCC1021 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 5 units, including OCC1011, OCC1032, OCC1042, OCC2013 and OCC2014. Those lead on to 8 units in all.
When is OCC1021 offered?
In 2021, OCC1021 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does OCC1021 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 45% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.