Learning outcomes

To successfully complete this unit you will be able to demonstrate you have achieved the learning outcomes (LO) detailed in the below table.

Each outcome is informed by a number of graduate capabilities (GC) to ensure your work in this, and every unit, is part of a larger goal of graduating from ACU with the attributes of insight, empathy, imagination and impact.

Explore the graduate capabilities.

Content

Topics will include:

Understanding childhood occupations

·      Occupational roles in the home, school and community

·      Impact of developmental disorders and diagnoses on the occupations of children and youth

·      Self-care

·      Leisure

·      Play

·      Social participation

·      School based productivity

 Theories, models and frames of reference informing occupational therapy process

• Family-and child-centred practice
• Developmental theory
•  International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF)
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social and Emotional Wellbeing Model
• Learning theory
• Motor learning theory
• Sensory processing theory
• Participation and the family of Participation-Related Constructs (fPRC)
• Neuro-affirming practice

 Goal setting and goal evaluation

·    Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)

·    Goal Attainment Scale (GAS)

 Evidence-based interventions

·      Bimanual occupational therapy

·      Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT)

·      Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP Approach)

·      Functional Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support

·      Goal Directed Training (GDT)

·      Handwriting interventions

·      Occupational Performance Coaching

·      Parent coaching

·      Pathways and Resources for Engagement and Participation (PREP)

·      Play-based interventions

·      Seating and positioning

Strategies to support interventions

·      Environmental adaptation and assistive technology

·      Greber’s 4QM model of facilitated learning

·      Home programmes

·      Play

Inter-professional practice

Written and verbal reporting and communication

Service delivery models

Funding models including NDIS

Learning and teaching strategy and rationale

In this unit, students will revise and acquire skills and knowledge of carefully selected theories, frameworks, assessments, interventions and intervention strategies. Students will use professional reasoning to apply this repertoire of skills and knowledge to assist children with a range of diagnoses impacting their occupational performance. Over the course of the semester students will developmentally refine skills in observing child ability, selecting and reporting assessment results and selecting, justifying and reporting interventions.

Learning activities for this unit may include blended and self-directed learning, lectures, practical sessions, workshops and case studies. Lectures will deliver core content and background material and students will be expected to engage with lectures prior to tutorials as this content will be assimilated and applied in tutorials. Completion of self-directed learning activities prior to tutorials complements and extends lecture content. Self-directed learning activities and lecture content will be applied in tutorials, practical sessions and workshops using case studies, role play and experiential learning. Tutorials are interactive, and students will be expected to take responsibility for their learning and to participate actively within group activities, demonstrating respect for each individual as an independent learner. Learning activities have been designed to develop practical skills in assessment, goal setting, intervention planning, outcome measurement and verbal and written reporting.

Learning and Teaching approaches included in this unit were developed in collaboration with First Peoples’ Cultural Advisors.

Australian Occupational Therapy Competency Standards (AOTCS) 2018

In connection to the learning outcomes, Australian occupational therapy competency standards (AOTCS) 2018 developed within this unit are:

• AOTCS Standard 1

  Relating to

  Professionalism

  An occupational therapist practises in an ethical, safe, lawful and accountable manner, supporting client health and wellbeing through occupation and consideration of the person and their environment.

  An occupational therapist:

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 1.1

  Relating to

  Complies with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia’s standards, guidelines and Code of conduct

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 1.3

  Relating to

  Maintains professional boundaries in all client and professional relationships

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 1.5

  Relating to

  Practises in a culturally responsive and culturally safe manner, with particular respect to culturally diverse client groups

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 1.7

  Relating to

  Collaborates and consults ethically and responsibly for effective client-centred and interprofessional practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 1.9

  Relating to

  Identifies and manages the influence of her/his values and culture on practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 1.10

  Relating to

  Practises within limits of her/his own level of competence and expertise

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 1.13

  Relating to

  Manages resources, time and workload accountably and effectively

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 1.14

  Relating to

  Recognises and manages her/his own physical and mental health for safe, professional practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 2

  Relating to

  Knowledge and learning

  An occupational therapist’s knowledge, skills and behaviours in practice are informed by relevant and contemporary theory, practice knowledge and evidence, and are maintained and developed by ongoing professional development and learning.

  An occupational therapist:

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 2.1

  Relating to

  Applies current and evidence-informed knowledge of occupational therapy and other appropriate and relevant theory in practice 

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 2.2

  Relating to

  Applies theory and frameworks of occupation to professional practice and decision-making

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 2.3

  Relating to

  Identifies and applies best available evidence in professional practice and decision-making

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 2.9

  Relating to

  Maintains knowledge of relevant resources and technologies, and

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 3

  Relating to

  Occupational therapy process and practice

  An occupational therapist’s practice acknowledges the relationship between health, wellbeing and human occupation, and their practice is client-centred for individuals, groups, communities and populations.

  An occupational therapist:

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 3.1

  Relating to

  Addresses occupational performance and participation of clients, identifying the enablers and barriers to engagement

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 3.2

  Relating to

  Performs appropriate information gathering and assessment when identifying a client’s status and functioning, strengths, occupational performance and goals

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 3.3

  Relating to

  Collaborates with the client and relevant others to determine the priorities and occupational therapy goals

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 3.4

  Relating to

  Develops a plan with the client and relevant others to meet identified occupational therapy goals

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 3.5

  Relating to

  Selects and implements culturally responsive and safe practice strategies to suit the occupational therapy goals and environment of the client 

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 3.7

  Relating to

  Reflects on practice to inform and communicate professional reasoning and decision-making

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 3.8

  Relating to

  Identifies and uses practice guidelines and protocols suitable to the practice setting or work environment

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 3.12

  Relating to

  Uses effective collaborative, multidisciplinary and interprofessional approaches for decision-making and planning

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 3.13

  Relating to

  Uses appropriate assistive technology, devices and/or environmental modifications to achieve client occupational performance outcomes, and

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 4

  Relating to

  Communication

  Occupational therapists practise with open, responsive and appropriate communication to maximise the occupational performance and engagement of clients and relevant others.

  An occupational therapist:

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 4.1

  Relating to

  Communicates openly, respectfully and effectively

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 4.2

  Relating to

  Adapts written, verbal and non-verbal communication appropriate to the client and practice context

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 4.4

  Relating to

  Uses culturally responsive, safe and relevant communication tools and strategies 

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 4.8

  Relating to

  Maintains collaborative professional relationships with clients, health professionals and relevant others

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 4.10

  Relating to

  Seeks and responds to feedback, modifying communication and/or practice accordingly, and

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO3, LO4

• AOTCS Standard 4.11

  Relating to

  Identifies and articulates the rationale for practice to clients and relevant others.

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO3, LO4