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<p>This unit provides a comprehensive exploration of the contextual factors affecting engagement in occupation for individuals, groups, and communities. Students will explore the dynamic interplay between physical, social, cultural, and institutional factors that influence occupational participation. Through this process, students will develop skills in assessing contextual factors and implementing enabling strategies to facilitate participation and enhance well-being.</p>
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<p>The following documentation has substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit: The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA) Code of Conduct (2014); Australian Occupational Therapy Competency Standards (2018); National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (2017); 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. Universal Design<br>
2. Ergonomics<br>
3. Home Modification<br>
4. Assistive Technology<br>
5. Accessible public spaces<br>
6. Regulatory Frameworks<br>
7. Funding Models<br>
8. Interprofessional Collaboration<br>
9. Cultural Competence<br>
10. Displaced people<br>
11. Marginalised populations</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 provides a comprehensive exploration of the contextual factors affecting engagement in occupation for individuals, groups, and communities. Students will explore the dynamic interplay between physical, social, cultural, and institutional factors that influence occupational participation. Through this process, students will develop skills in assessing contextual factors and implementing enabling strategies to facilitate participation and enhance well-being.</p>
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<p>The following documentation has substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit: The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA) Code of Conduct (2014); Australian Occupational Therapy Competency Standards (2018); National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (2017); 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. Universal Design<br> 2. Ergonomics<br> 3. Home Modification<br> 4. Assistive Technology<br> 5. Accessible public spaces<br> 6. Regulatory Frameworks<br> 7. Funding Models<br> 8. Interprofessional Collaboration<br> 9. Cultural Competence<br> 10. Displaced people<br> 11. Marginalised populations</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/nhpot2014">061703 - Occupational Therapy</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:
Yes
Placement hours:
38
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=NHPOT2015" target="_blank">NHPOT2015</a>"</p>
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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K1
<p>Identify the physical, social, cultural, and institutional factors impacting engagement in occupation.</p>
K2
<p>Discuss the interplay between different contextual factors and their collective impact on occupational participation.</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate competence in occupational therapy professional communication skills.</p>
A1
<p>Appraise various information gathering strategies tailored to the needs and situation of individuals, groups, and communities.</p>
A2
<p>Analyse contextual factors contributing to occupational disruption, alienation, and injustice for individuals, groups, and communities.</p>
A3
<p>Design enabling strategies that address contextual factors contributing to occupational dysfunction in individuals, groups, and communities.</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>38-40 hours observational placement</p>
<p>Practice Placement</p>
<p>S/U</p>
K1, K2, S1, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Written report</p>
<p>Group assignment</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, K2, S1, A2
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<p>Oral presentation</p>
<p>Infographic</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, K2, S1, A1, A3
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<p>All theory focus</p>
<p>Written examination</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, S1, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Attendance and participation in at least 80% of Workshops</p>
<p>Attendance, Participation and Reflection</p>
<p>S/U</p>
K1, K2, S1, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Achieving a pass result for written examination</p>
<p>Written examination</p>
<p>S/U </p>
K1, K2, S1, A1, A2, A3
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/nhpot2014">061703 - Occupational Therapy</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:
Yes
Placement hours:
38
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<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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Internal reference: NHPOT2014 - U2.3