School Of Science And HealthErgonomics and Work OccupationsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400926.1
Discipline: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Human anatomy, functional anatomy.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4663 Bachelor of Health Science/Masters of Occupational Therapy or 4664 Master of Occupational Therapy.
To undertake this unit, students must comply with the following special requirements: Prior to enrolling in this unit students must have: 1) successfully completed an approved Child Protection Workshop 2) submitted a Prohibited Employment Declaration prior to 1 June 2010 or a Working with Children Check Student Declaration after 1 June 2010 3) possess a current WorkCover Authority approved First Aid Certificate.
About this Unit
The productivity role is a key aspect of adult life for most people. Occupational therapists play a major role in assisting clients who have had their productivity role affected in some way. This unit explores the importance of productivity for adults, in particular those engaged in paid employment. The focus of this unit is the rehabilitation of the injured worker within the context of the OH&S legislation and the WorkCover case management system. In addition, this unit will explore vocational counselling and rehabilitation for clients with psychosocial, cognitive and physical disabilities.