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 are drawn from the Occupational Therapy Competency Standards in preparation for the placement block.

AOTCS 1: Professionalism

Professional Behaviours:

• In accordance with the WFOT standards
• Professional attitudes
• Professional communication skills
• Professional responsibilities
• Expectations for placement
• Supervision models and supervisor feedback

Ethical practice:

• In interprofessional teams
• In accordance with WFOT standards (2016)

Cultural capability:

• Incorporating and responding to historical, political, cultural, societal, environmental and economic factors influencing health, wellbeing and occupations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

 AOTCS 2: Knowledge and Learning

• Performance evaluation:
• Utilising reflective practice
• Determining appropriate actions to enhance future performance
• Adjusting intervention plans
• Determining and utilising appropriate therapy outcome measures

AOTCS 3: Occupational therapy process and practice

Occupational therapy practice implementation

• Establishing the therapeutic relationship
• Interview and assessment approaches relevant to practice setting
• Incorporating evidence-based practice
• Understanding and incorporating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ experiences of health, wellbeing and occupations encompassing cultural connections

AOTCS 4: Communication

Effective communication skills

• Clients, carers, family
• Groups and / or communities
• Professional colleagues
• Managers and key stakeholders
• Culturally responsive, safe and relevant communication tools and strategies

Learning and teaching strategy and rationale

Students will complete mandatory preparatory sessions prior to their 5-week (200 hours) Professional Practice Placement. The preparatory sessions will introduce students to the expectations, frameworks, and learning tools required for placement. These sessions will include case studies, group discussions and self-directed learning activities to develop skills in reflective practice and professional practice reasoning. Students will prepare a learning plan prior to commencing placement. They will seek and respond to peer and tutor feedback, and will reflect on progress towards meeting the learning plan at the end of the placement block.

On completion of preparatory sessions and the learning plan, students will complete 5 weeks (200 hours) of professional practice. These professional practice placements will provide students the opportunity to develop competencies expected of a 3rd year undergraduate occupational therapy student. 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, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 1.1

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 1.2

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  Adheres to legislation relevant to practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 1.3

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  Maintains professional boundaries in all client and professional relationships

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 1.4

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  Recognises and manages conflicts of interest in all client and professional relationships

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 1.5

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 1.6

  Relating to

  Incorporates and responds to historical, political, cultural, societal, environmental and economic factors influencing health, wellbeing and occupations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 1.7

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 1.8

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  Adheres to all work health and safety, and quality requirements for practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 1.9

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 1.10

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 1.11

  Relating to

  Maintains professional competence and adapts to change in practice contexts

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 1.12

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  Identifies and uses relevant professional and operational support and supervision

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 1.13

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  Manages resources, time and workload accountably and effectively

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 1.14

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 1.15

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  Addresses issues of occupational justice in practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 1.17

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  Recognises and manages any inherent power imbalance in relationships with clients.

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• 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, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 2.1

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 2.2

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 2.3

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 2.4

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  Understands and responds to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health philosophies, leadership, research and practices

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 2.5

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  Maintains current knowledge for cultural responsiveness to all groups in the practice setting

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 2.6

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  Maintains and improves currency of knowledge, skills and new evidence for practice by adhering to the requirements for continuing professional development

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 2.7

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  Implements a specific learning and development plan when moving to a new area of practice or returning to practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 2.8

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  Reflects on practice to inform current and future reasoning and decision-making and the integration of theory and evidence into practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 2.9

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  Maintains knowledge of relevant resources and technologies, and

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 2.10

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  Maintains digital literacy for practice.

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• 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, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 3.1

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 3.2

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  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, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 3.3

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 3.4

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• 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, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 3.6

  Relating to

  Seeks to understand and incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ experiences of health, wellbeing and occupations encompassing cultural connections

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 3.7

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 3.8

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 3.9

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  Implements an effective and accountable process for delegation, referral and handover 

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 3.10

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  Reviews, evaluates and modifies plans, goals and interventions with the client and relevant others to enhance or achieve client outcomes 

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 3.11

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  Evaluates client and service outcomes to inform future practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 3.12

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• 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, LO5

• 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 OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 4.1

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  Communicates openly, respectfully and effectively

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 4.2

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 4.3

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  Works ethically with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations to understand and incorporate relevant cultural protocols and communication strategies, with the aim of working to support self-governance in communities

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 4.4

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  Uses culturally responsive, safe and relevant communication tools and strategies 

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 4.5

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  Complies with legal and procedural requirements for the responsible and accurate documentation, sharing and storage of professional information and records of practice 

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 4.6

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  Maintains contemporaneous, accurate and complete records of practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 4.7

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  Obtains informed consent for practice and information-sharing from the client or legal guardian

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 4.8

  Relating to

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 4.9

  Relating to

  Uses effective communication skills to initiate and end relationships with clients and relevant others

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 4.10

  Relating to

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 4.11

  Relating to

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5