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 2026 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 10 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 45%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2026 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
2 units list OCC1021 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
In this unit, you will learn about psychological theory relevant to the practice of occupational therapy, such as sensation and perception, cognition, emotion, personality, mental disorders, and social psychology.
You will explore the application of these theories to occupational therapy practice through real world case studies. In this application, you will learn and apply strategies for effective teamwork, learning, and the communication of theories in different formats.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Class tests x 3 (45 minutes per test)Examination45%
- Summary (1,250 words)Artefact25%
- Group case study (1,500 words + 10 min presentation)Project30%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify and discuss key psychological theories, concepts, and perspectives applicable to human health and wellbeing.
- 2
Apply psychological theories, concepts and perspectives to real world scenarios.
- 3
Explain how psychological theory can be applied in occupational therapy practice.
- 4
Apply strategies for effective teamwork and learning in professional practice.
- 5
Communicate effectively psychological theories, concepts and perspectives in multiple formats.
Workload and teaching
- Assessments2 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Workshops6 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
2.5 hours of tutorial/workshop, 2 hours of online student learning activities (lectures & associated), plus 7.5 hours of self-directed study 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
- Ms Karen Dixon
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Karen Dixon
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 2 units, including OCC1042 and OCC3051. Those lead on to 10 units in all.
When is OCC1021 offered?
In 2026, OCC1021 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does OCC1021 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 45% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.