OCC1022 Foundations of occupational therapy practice
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
OCC1022 Foundations of occupational therapy practice is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It needs OCC1011 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 9 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before OCC1022
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After OCC1022
1 unit list OCC1022 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
In this unit, you will learn about occupational therapy's historical origins and theoretical foundations. Using case studies and practical learning activities, you will explore and apply theoretical concepts, models, and frameworks to understand and guide the professional reasoning processes in occupational therapy practice. You will gain an understanding of the principles and mechanisms underlying the relationship between people, their environment, and their daily occupations and how this relates to human health and well-being.
You will develop foundational knowledge of the psychometric properties of occupational therapy assessments and measures, which will help you understand their quality, relevance, and usefulness in professional practice. While completing this unit, you spend two days in a public health setting observing occupational therapy practice.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Report (2,500 words)Written25%
- Report (3,500 words)WrittenCompetency hurdle40%
- Oral presentation (20 minutes total (10 mins presentation and 10 mins questions)PresentationCompetency hurdle35%
- Reflection (600 words) Pass/FailWork integratedCompetency hurdle-
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
Explain and apply the professional reasoning processes used in occupational therapy practice.
- 2
Describe and apply theoretical concepts, models, and frameworks that can guide occupational therapy professional practice.
- 3
Apply foundational knowledge of the psychometric properties of occupational therapy assessment and measures.
- 4
Reflect upon the occupational therapy role in a professional practice setting and your professional behaviour, professional reasoning, and communication as a healthcare professional student.
- 5
Locate, retrieve, and apply credible resources and research evidence that underpin core occupational therapy practice principles.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
Two hours of self-directed learning per week, two hours of tutorial/practicum per week, two hours of workshops (three weeks of the semester), six hours of private study per week.
Two-hour seminar in Week 1.
Two-day observation practice education placement at a local public health network (15 hours)
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Ted Brown
- Krista Lenders
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Ted Brown
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for OCC1022?
You need OCC1011 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after OCC1022?
OCC1022 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including OCC3051. Those lead on to 9 units in all.
When is OCC1022 offered?
In 2026, OCC1022 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
Does OCC1022 have an exam?
No. OCC1022 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.