School Of Biomedical And Health ScienceOccupational Therapy Clinical Practice 1Western Sydney University Unit Code: 400161.1
Discipline: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
E1311 - Occupational Therapy 2 (Unit 4), 400907 - Occupational Therapy Practice 1
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Prior to enrolling in this unit students must have: 1) submitted a Criminal Record Check form prior to 1 June 2010 OR a Student Undertaking Form after 1 June 2010 and have applied for a National Police Certificate 2) successfully completed a WorkCover accredited Senior First Aid Certificate.
Students must also provide evidence of compliance with the occupational screening and immunisation policy of NSW Health.
About this Unit
In 2010 this unit replaced by 400907 - Occupational Therapy Practice 1. This unit aim introduces students to the principles and practices of clinical and community fieldwork. Students will be provided with learning opportunities through a variety of experiential and self-directed learning exercises that will begin to develop their clinical skills and competence in professional practice. Professional competencies addressed include manual handling, assisted mobility, infection control, time management, goal setting, professional communication, professional and ethical behaviour and writing learning contracts. A two week block placement is conducted at the end of the teaching period.