This unit introduces students to key values, theories, perspectives and concepts that underpin the profession of occupational therapy, including foundational principles from occupational science. The unit examines a range of occupational therapy models that guide practice and considers how these are informed by occupational science. Students learn about the broad scope and diverse settings in which occupational therapy is practised. Through critically applying an evidence-based approach, students will explore contemporary occupational therapy and occupational science theories and research which inform practice. Students will build reflective practice skills that support learning both in this unit, and throughout their course.

Learning outcomes

On the successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Apply reflective practice strategies which support development of foundational occupational therapy competencies;
2. Synthesise information gathered from comprehensive analysis of occupation; and
3. Justify adopting an evidence-based focus on occupation by drawing upon contemporary theory, research and literature.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - use Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

Enrolment in 132JA Master of Occupational Therapy

Incompatible units

10300 Foundations of Occupational Therapy

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.