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<p>This unit introduces students to the concept of human development across the lifespan. Physical, cognitive and psychosocial development is examined in relation to major theorists and stages of human development from birth through to death. Socio-cultural aspects in relation to multiculturalism and health and well-being are explored.</p>
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<p>The following documentation has substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit: The Professional Standards for Speech Pathologists in Australia (2020); Speech Pathology Guidelines for Reporting of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Curriculum Development and Inclusions (2018); The AHPRA & National Boards Code of Conduct (2022); Australian Occupational Therapy Competency Standards (2018); Physiotherapy Board of Australia and Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand, Physiotherapy practice thresholds in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand (2015); National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards Second Edition (2021); National Standards for Mental Health 2020 as based on Mental Health Act 2014; Aged Care Quality Standards (2021); National Digital Health Framework (2021); and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework (2020).<br><br>
Topics may include:<br>
1. Biological beginnings<br>
2. Infancy<br>
3. Early childhood,<br>
4. Middle and late childhood<br>
5. Adolescence<br>
6. Early, middle and late adulthood<br>
7. Death and dying</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>This unit introduces students to the concept of human development across the lifespan. Physical, cognitive and psychosocial development is examined in relation to major theorists and stages of human development from birth through to death. Socio-cultural aspects in relation to multiculturalism and health and well-being are explored.</p>
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<p>The following documentation has substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit: The Professional Standards for Speech Pathologists in Australia (2020); Speech Pathology Guidelines for Reporting of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Curriculum Development and Inclusions (2018); The AHPRA & National Boards Code of Conduct (2022); Australian Occupational Therapy Competency Standards (2018); Physiotherapy Board of Australia and Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand, Physiotherapy practice thresholds in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand (2015); National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards Second Edition (2021); National Standards for Mental Health 2020 as based on Mental Health Act 2014; Aged Care Quality Standards (2021); National Digital Health Framework (2021); and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework (2020).<br><br> Topics may include:<br> 1. Biological beginnings<br> 2. Infancy<br> 3. Early childhood,<br> 4. Middle and late childhood<br> 5. Adolescence<br> 6. Early, middle and late adulthood<br> 7. Death and dying</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Occupational Therapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nhphs1003">061799 - Rehabilitation Therapies, n.e.c.</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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Outcome
K1
<p>Describe and explain physical, cognitive, socio-emotional development throughout the human lifespan</p>
K2
<p>Describe the major developmental periods from human conception to death</p>
K3
<p>Identify and define major theoretical approaches of human development</p>
S1
<p>Identify how physical, cognitive, socio-emotional theories of development influence health related behaviours and outcomes</p>
S2
<p>Relate physical, cognitive, socio-emotional theories of development into the role of an Allied Health professional</p>
A1
<p>Apply socio-cultural influences on human development, health and well-being</p>
Assessment
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<p>Observing and understanding child development</p>
<p>Written assignment (Individual Task)</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, S1, S2, A1
2
<p>Applying theories of development to a case study</p>
<p>Oral presentation (Group Task)</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A1
3
<p>Final exam</p>
<p>Written examination</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2
4
<p>Attendance and participation in at least 80% of tutorials</p>
<p>Attendance and participation</p>
<p>S/U</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A1
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Occupational Therapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nhphs1003">061799 - Rehabilitation Therapies, n.e.c.</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Disclaimer
<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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