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:

Advanced application of occupational therapy practice in physical rehabilitation

• Canadian Practice Process Framework (CPPF)
• Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement (CMOP-E)
• Assessment and enhancement of occupational performance and participation
• National Disability Insurance Scheme & National Injury Insurance Scheme
• My Aged Care
• Intervention and discharge planning
• Verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills

Advanced application of physical rehabilitation assessments and interventions to address:

• Range of motion
• Muscle strength
• Manual muscle testing
• Pain
• Sensation
• Oedema
• Fatigue

Function

• Participation Upper limb musculoskeletal and traumatic injury management including:
• Biomechanical and kinesiological principles
• Occupational therapy specialisation in diseases and injuries of the upper limb
• Application of reasoning in upper limb rehabilitation
• Impact of injury and disability on occupational performance
• Orthotic design, fabrication and evaluati

Learning and teaching strategy and rationale

Teaching and learning approaches for this unit will include lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, case studies and self-directed learning.

Students will be expected to take responsibility for their learning and to participate actively within practical and group activities, demonstrating respect for the individual as an independent learner.

Lectures will deliver expert content on the application of occupational therapy practice within physical rehabilitation to inform learning in tutorials and practicals. Tutorials enable students to gather and apply knowledge on adult physical rehabilitation assessment and intervention to case studies and clinical scenarios. Practicals are focused on experiential learning, demonstration, practice and the development of skills in occupational therapy practice. A part of the unit will focus on upper limb musculoskeletal and traumatic injury management including orthotic design, fabrication and management.

These approaches to learning and teaching combine to develop students’ capacity to apply professional reasoning and develop well designed, practical and authentic occupational therapy intervention plans for application in physical rehabilitation

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 1.8

  Relating to

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 1.10

  Relating to

  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

  Relating to

  Manages resources, time and workload accountably and effectively

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• 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, 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

  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, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 2.2

  Relating to

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 2.3

  Relating to

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 2.4

  Relating to

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• AOTCS Standard 2.6

  Relating to

  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 2.8

  Relating to

  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

  Relating to

  Maintains knowledge of relevant resources and technologies, and

  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 3.2

  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, LO5

• 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, LO5

• 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, 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 3.7

  Relating to

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

• 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, 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

  Relating to

  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 4.5

  Relating to

  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 4.9

  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