Unit rationale, description and aim
Occupational Therapists require a sound understanding of human anatomy in order to assess and manage client needs. The knowledge and skills gained in this unit will form the basis to learn about occupational therapy assessment and intervention later in the course. Students will study, through practical and applied learning, the foundational anatomical and functional basis of the human body’s structure and function. This unit will develop students’ knowledge of human musculoskeletal structure and function relevant to understanding typical movement and form the foundation for analysis of occupational performance.
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.
Identify and describe structures of the musculoske...
Learning Outcome 01
'OTHY102 - Musculoskeletal Structure and Function for Occupational Therapy - Graduate Capabilities v2 - '
Describe the function of major muscle groups of th...
Learning Outcome 02
'OTHY102 - Musculoskeletal Structure and Function for Occupational Therapy - Graduate Capabilities v2 - '
Using correct anatomical terminology, analyse ever...
Learning Outcome 03
'OTHY102 - Musculoskeletal Structure and Function for Occupational Therapy - Graduate Capabilities v2 - '
Content
Topics will include:
Introduction to Anatomical Terminology
- Anatomical referencing system
Structural and functional features
- Skeletal articular system
- Muscular system
- Major vascular system structures
- Surface landmarks
Regional Structure and Function
- Head, vertebral column, axial musculature and posturing
- Pelvis, Lower limb and gait
- Upper limb, hand function and grasp
Peripheral nervous system
- Overview of nervous system, neurons and peripheral nerves
- Innervation of representative muscles and regions of the body
Assessment strategy and rationale
This unit aims to develop student's foundational knowledge of the structures and processes relating to typical movements of the human body. Assessment 1 enables students to demonstrate their factual and conceptual understanding of foundational anatomical knowledge (LO1, LO2) and their ability to apply it to various functional activities (LO3). It also incorporates assessing their ability to communicate these concepts effectively in written communication. It allows students to gauge their own personal learning throughout the semester. Assessment 2 tasks students with locating and naming as well as effectively communicating their understanding of normal function through a spot test. Students work independently to identify, and name pinned or presented structures (LO1, LO2) and then answer a range of general and applied questions related to those items (LO3). This assessment helps students build on their foundational knowledge and challenges them to apply their understanding. Assessment task 3 is an exam comprised of multiple-choice questions and extended response questions. This final task allows students to demonstrate their understanding of both the foundational functional anatomy (LO1, LO2) and their ability to apply it to various functional activities (LO3), it also incorporates assessing their ability to communicate these concepts effectively in written communication.
To pass this unit, students must demonstrate achievement of every unit learning outcome and obtain a minimum mark of 50% in the unit.
Overview of assessments
Assessment 1: Quiz. Summative assessment that e...
Assessment 1: Quiz.
Summative assessment that enables students to demonstrate understanding of foundational anatomical knowledge and application to functional activities.
25%
Assessment 2: Two Spot tests. Summative assessme...
Assessment 2: Two Spot tests.
Summative assessments that enable students to identify structures and apply their understanding of foundational functional anatomy to normal presentations.
40%
(Midsemester – 20%, End semester – 20%)
Assessment 3: Written Examination. Summative as...
Assessment 3: Written Examination.
Summative assessment that enables students to communicate, in writing, their understanding of foundational functional anatomy and application of their knowledge to functional activities.
35%
Learning and teaching strategy and rationale
This unit fosters student-centred active learning and accommodates diverse student needs. It includes a combination of self-paced, online learning and real-time classes. Early and additional feedback on learning, and tailored support, are provided to facilitate students’ transition to university. Tutorials incorporate small group, collaborative learning with students engaging in activities utilising anatomy teaching tools. These activities are coupled with whole group theoretical discussions of the content around each of the main body regions studied. Students will be expected to take responsibility for their learning and to participate actively within group activities, demonstrating respect for the individual as an independent learner. The teaching and learning approaches employed in this unit helps students to develop lifelong learning and problem-solving skills that are beneficial for successful professional practice.
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: