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

The construction of disability and its relationship to Occupational Therapy including:

• Use of occupational therapy models and processes
• Social determinants of health and well-being
• Person-centeredness
• Strengths-based communication
• Defining and describing disability
• International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF)
• Occupational participation and inclusion
• The social construction of health, illness and disability
• The influence of culture, family and connection to country on participation for First Peoples

Theories informing societal attitudes and values

Historical perspectives

Human services and disability

Social reform

The social model of disability

Empowerment and self-determination

Service systems, policies and supports

Describing and evaluating environments for people in service systems

Issues for carers and families

Natural supports, networks and relationships

The inter-relationship between environment, health, participation and disability

Advocacy

Legislation

Community living

Employment and vocation

National Disability Insurance Scheme & National Disability Insurance Agency

Inter-professional collaboration and the multidisciplinary team 

Products and technology

The impact of the natural and built environment on participation

Learning and teaching strategy and rationale

Learning and teaching strategies for this unit are designed to actively engage students in constructing an understanding of factors influencing occupational participation for people with disability and the role of occupational therapists and other professionals in supporting this participation. The strategy adopts a constructivist learning approach where students acquire and apply new knowledge to gain a deeper level of understanding across the semester. Through lectures, tutorials and self-directed learning students will acquire knowledge of the social model of disability and the ICF as a conceptual framework for understanding and analysing the social context of disability, and the individual and environmental factors which impact on occupational participation. Students use online case studies and the ICF framework in group-based tutorial activities to explore individual and environmental factors impacting on occupational participation.

Students will develop their understanding of the impact of services, systems and policies on occupational participation for people with disability in Australia. Weekly readings, lectures and tutorials focus on the National Disability Insurance Scheme and its role in supporting occupational participation. Students will apply their knowledge to develop group-based presentations on the barriers and enablers to the NDIS supporting occupational participation for First Peoples.

Throughout the semester students will apply their learning in real-life by setting and working towards an individually meaningful goal with a person with disability during community engagement. They reflect on their experience of collaborative goal setting during community engagement regularly with peers in tutorials, and in their final assessment piece.

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, LO5, LO6

• 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, LO5, LO6

• AOTCS Standard 1.2

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  Adheres to legislation relevant to practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO5, LO6

• AOTCS Standard 1.3

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  Maintains professional boundaries in all client and professional relationships

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO5, LO6

• AOTCS Standard 1.4

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO5, LO6

• 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, LO5, LO6

• 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, LO5, LO6

• AOTCS Standard 1.8

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO5, LO6

• 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, LO5, LO6

• AOTCS Standard 1.10

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO5, LO6

• AOTCS Standard 1.11

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  Maintains professional competence and adapts to change in practice contexts

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO5, LO6

• AOTCS Standard 1.12

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  Identifies and uses relevant professional and operational support and supervision

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO5, LO6

• AOTCS Standard 1.13

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  Manages resources, time and workload accountably and effectively

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO5, LO6

• 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, LO5, LO6

• AOTCS Standard 1.15

  Relating to

  Addresses issues of occupational justice in practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO5, LO6

• AOTCS Standard 1.17

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO5, LO6

• AOTCS Standard 2

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  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, LO6

• 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, LO6

• 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, LO6

• 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, LO6

• 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, LO6

• 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, LO6

• AOTCS Standard 2.9

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  Maintains knowledge of relevant resources and technologies, and

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6

• AOTCS Standard 2.10

  Relating to

  Maintains digital literacy for practice.

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6

• 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, LO4, LO5, LO6

• 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, LO4, LO5, LO6

• 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, LO4, LO5, LO6

• 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, LO4, LO5, LO6

• 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, LO4, LO5, LO6

• AOTCS Standard 3.5

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO4, LO5, LO6

• AOTCS Standard 3.7

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO4, LO5, LO6

• 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, LO4, LO5, LO6

• 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, LO4, LO5, LO6

• AOTCS Standard 3.11

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  Evaluates client and service outcomes to inform future practice

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO4, LO5, LO6

• AOTCS Standard 3.12

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO4, LO5, LO6

• 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, LO4, LO5, LO6

• 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, LO5, LO6

• AOTCS Standard 4.1

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  Communicates openly, respectfully and effectively

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO5, LO6

• 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, LO5, LO6

• AOTCS Standard 4.4

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  Uses culturally responsive, safe and relevant communication tools and strategies 

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO5, LO6

• 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, LO5, LO6

• AOTCS Standard 4.8

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO5, LO6

• AOTCS Standard 4.9

  Relating to

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO5, LO6

• AOTCS Standard 4.10

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO5, LO6

• AOTCS Standard 4.11

  Relating to

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

  Relevant Learning OutcomeLO1, LO2, LO5, LO6