OCC2012 Foundation clinical sciences for occupational therapy
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
OCC2012 Foundation clinical sciences for occupational therapy is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It needs BMA1902 and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 10 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before OCC2012
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After OCC2012
2 units list OCC2012 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in M3001
Overview
This unit builds on foundation anatomy and physiology units BMA1901 and BMA1902 and aims to provide you with an understanding of functional anatomy and pathophysiology to inform the practice of Occupational Therapy.
The unit provides advanced study of functional musculoskeletal anatomy, functional brain and spinal cord anatomy.
The unit includes an introduction to neurochemistry and pharmacology and the pathophysiology of cerebrovascular accidents and traumatic brain, spinal and nerve injury.
The function of the central nervous system is studied in relation to cognition and behaviour, including age-related changes, memory, altered states such as sleep, and the neurobiology of mental illness, in particular, autism and schizophrenia.
You will learn through lectures and workshops with an emphasis on case-cased learning.
Assessment includes a written and practical exam, peer-review and quizzes.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Online quizzesQuiz / Test10%
- Group PresentationsWritten30%
- Practical Examination (1 hour)Examination25%
- Written Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Examination35%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the musculoskeletal anatomy related to movement and apply anatomical principles to determine function and common pathology
- 2
Explain the functions and structure of the nervous system in relation to cognition, affect, memory formation and motor control.
- 3
Discuss the pathophysiology and clinical consequences of stroke and traumatic brain, spinal and nerve injury;
- 4
Evaluate the basic neurochemistry, use and action of different classes of psychoactive drugs and explain the potential issues relating to occupational therapy.
- 5
Explain the mechanisms and consequences of mental/psychosocial, physical and social capacities of humans across the lifespan.
- 6
Evaluate body functions, body structures and related clinical conditions and the applications to occupational performance challenges for clients of occupational therapy.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops4 hours
- Practical activities6 hours
- Seminars16 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
2 hours per week contact time in weeks 1 to 3, and 1 hour per week subsequently.
6 to 10 hours private study including reviewing online resources and preparing for class presentations
Seminars: 2 hours recorded online
Laboratory classes: 2 hours, weeks 1 to 3
Workshops: 1 hour
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 Dylan Fox
- Dr Andrew Davies
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Andrew Davies
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for OCC2012?
You need BMA1902 before you enrol; and OCC2014 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after OCC2012?
OCC2012 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including OCC3000 and OCC3051. Those lead on to 10 units in all.
When is OCC2012 offered?
In 2025, OCC2012 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does OCC2012 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.