OCC4020 Humans as occupational beings

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Describe, examine and explain how humans use time, classify occupation and influence of person-environment-occupation interactions on peoples' health and wellbeing;

2. 2

   Articulate and contrast contemporary developmental lifespan concepts, theories and research;

3. 3

   Examine, compare and contrast the physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioural, social and occupational aspects of human development across the lifespan, with respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples  and culturally diverse populations, and the influence of external factors on development;

4. 4

   Source and appraise literature related to the physical, social, cultural, economic, political and institutional environments of individuals and groups, with respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples  and culturally diverse populations, to inform occupation-based practices across the lifespan;

5. 5

   Describe observations and critique these in relationship to developmental theories about typical childhood occupations;

6. 6

   Demonstrate effective communication and interview skills for practice and professional behaviour;

7. 7

   Describe and apply  occupational therapy clinical reasoning process to practice situations;

8. 8

   Identify data collection methods, collect and analyse data on the occupational performance of self and others that inform understanding about health and wellbeing, key occupational issues and concepts for practice;

9. 9

   Demonstrate basic knowledge related to body functions and structures.