Enabling occupation 1

In this unit you will begin to describe, apply and critique the principles of assessment and intervention for clients with problems related to capacities to engage in activities, occupations, and participation in community life. Case-based scenarios will relate to people across the lifespan. Intervention principles will also incorporate environmental supports and barriers (advocacy, organisational change, environmental adaptation), and evidence-based practice. This unit also provides knowledge and skills necessary to understand different research methodologies, critique and evaluate the usefulness and quality of research evidence that supports evidence-based practice. Youu will be guided through the process of how to ask clinically relevant questions, search for evidence, and critically appraise published research. You will undertake practice-based learning for 2 days per week throughout the term (135 hours). The focus of practice education placement is on the development of core occupational therapy skills and you are required to demonstrate skills in data gathering, intervention/program planning, implementation and evaluation, recording and reporting and practice these skills in a sensitive, ethical and professional manner.