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Unit of study_

OCCP2085: Occupational Performance: Home and Family

Semester 1, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

Many adults who experience challenges performing day-to-day activities could benefit from services in order to continue living in the community. Occupational therapy is useful to enhance, restore, or maintain performance of and participation in self-care, mobility, domestic, social, and leisure activities within the home. Paying particular attention to the typical social context (family) within which people live, students will further develop assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills relevant to the performance of daily life activities within the home. In doing so, students will learn: Within a home context, how do I best provide occupational therapy services from a client-centred perspective? How do I involve families when focusing on the performance of day-to-day activities within the home? How might home environments be modified to enhance safety and performance of everyday activities? How do I convey the conceptual design in both a graphic and written manner, and conform to required legislation and funding body requirements? This unit of study builds on units such as OCCP1099: Occupational Performance: Healthcare I, to extend students' knowledge of occupational therapy practice beyond the hospital setting.

Unit details and rules

Unit code OCCP2085
Academic unit Participation Sciences
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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OCCP1099

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Celine Serrano-Diaz, celine.serranodiaz@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Small test Skill and knowledge tests
Variety of tasks aimed at demonstrating skill and knowledge acquisition
0% Multiple weeks
Due date: 13 Apr 2021 at 11:00

Closing date: 12 May 2021
Activity during class
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5 LO4 LO2
Assignment The meaning of home, a core concept in environmental assessment and design
Essay
40% Week 05
Due date: 04 Apr 2021 at 23:59
1500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Assignment hurdle task Home modification report
Report
60% Week 13
Due date: 06 Jun 2021 at 23:59
3000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

  • The meaning of home, a core concept in environmental assessment and design: Understanding the concept of home and its importance to a client is integral in identifying assessments, tasks and skills to facilitate safe discharge/return to the home environment. This report allows for the synthesis of information to identify goals and client centred care in the development of an integrated intervention across diverse allied health and service providers.
  • Home modification report: This assessment focuses on assessing the built environment to allow for optimal functional performance in ADL and IADL activities, through the completion of a home visit report that focuses on a student’s knowledge of equipment, assistive
    technology, clinical reasoning and technical drawing for home modifications. Wordcount does not include floorplans or conceptual design reccommendations.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Live Zoom lecture: The meaning of home Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
Exploring the core elements of the home, family occupational roles and culture; interventions to enable people to live at home including remediation, adaptation and equipment, education and services Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 02 Models of occupational therapy practice in home modifications Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Concepts, classifications and models shape an occupational therapist’s intervention within the built environment Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 03 Discharge planning and safe transitioning from hospital to home Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Interventions/training strategies used by occupational therapists and their effectiveness Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 04 The role of occupational therapy in home assessments Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Exploring the core concepts of occupational therapy in home assessment and modification Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 05 Enabling home occupations through education Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Educational programs and interventions/training strategies used by occupational therapists and their effectiveness Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 06 Enabling home occupations through compensation and adaptation Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
The role of assistive devices, equipment, technology, and services in determining home intervention Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 07 Enabling home occupations through service provision Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Research into services available to maintain clients/carers in their home environments Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5 LO6
Week 08 Enabling home modifications and universal design Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
The concept of universal design and adaptable housing Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 09 Factors in design consideration: anthropometrics, biomechanics and ergonomic requirements Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Measurement of the human body, consideration of habitual movement patterns as a basis for design Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 10 Communication of conceptual design: documentation and technical drawing Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Conceptual design and diagrammatical representation Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 11 Bathroom design considerations Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Clinical reasoning, documentation and drawing for bathrooms Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 12 Access modifications - ramps and rails Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Clinical reasoning, documentation and drawing for access modifications Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 13 Live Zoom lecture: Home, family and the OT practice context Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Report writing and documentation Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Required pre-class work will be posted on the UOS Canvas site

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. conduct assessments involving instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) and leisure activities which are conducted in and around the home environment
  • LO2. plan and deliver (with supervision) evidence-based interventions to increase occupational performance of home-related activities by adapting tasks, changing environments and enabling skill mastery
  • LO3. understand how family members and carers can meet their own occupational needs and support the needs of people they care for (representing the diversity of potential family situations)
  • LO4. demonstrate a working knowledge of legal and ethical guidelines that govern care for people with disabilities living at home (home modification standards and requirements, occupational health and safety for carers, equipment maintenance, home ownership, insurance, mental health standards), resources and services
  • LO5. demonstrate a working knowledge of technical drawing skills and modification design articulating clinical reasoning and in consideration of required legislation
  • LO6. negotiate an intervention plan for a person with a disability living at home that meets the need of both the client and the family, and collaborate with other teams members including paid carers and agencies.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - OTBA
1.10. Practises within limits of her/his own level of competence and expertise
1.11. Maintains professional competence and adapts to change in practice contexts
1.12. Identifies and uses relevant professional and operational support and supervision
1.13. Manages resources, time and workload accountably and effectively
1.14. Recognises and manages her/his own physical and mental health for safe, professional practice
1.5. Practises in a culturally responsive and culturally safe manner, with particular respect to culturally diverse client groups
1.6. Incorporates and responds to historical, political, cultural, societal, environmental and economic factors influencing health, wellbeing and occupations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
1.7. Collaborates and consults ethically and responsibly for effective client-centred and interprofessional practice
1.8. Adheres to all work health and safety, and quality requirements for practice
1.9. Identifies and manages the influence of her/his values and culture on practice
2.1. Applies current and evidence-informed knowledge of occupational therapy and other appropriate and relevant theory in practice
2.10. Maintains digital literacy for practice.
2.2. Applies theory and frameworks of occupation to professional practice and decision-making
2.3. Identifies and applies best available evidence in professional practice and decision-making
2.4. Understands and responds to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health philosophies, leadership, research and practices
2.5. Maintains current knowledge for cultural responsiveness to all groups in the practice setting
2.8. Reflects on practice to inform current and future reasoning and decision-making and the integration of theory and evidence into practice
2.9. Maintains knowledge of relevant resources and technologies, and
3.1. Addresses occupational performance and participation of clients, identifying the enablers and barriers to engagement
3.13. Uses appropriate assistive technology, devices and/or environmental modifications to achieve client occupational performance outcomes, and
3.2. Performs appropriate information gathering and assessment when identifying a client’s status and functioning, strengths, occupational performance and goals
3.3. Collaborates with the client and relevant others to determine the priorities and occupational therapy goals
3.6. Seeks to understand and incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ experiences of health, wellbeing and occupations encompassing cultural connections
3.8. Identifies and uses practice guidelines and protocols suitable to the practice setting or work environment
4.2. Adapts written, verbal and non-verbal communication appropriate to the client and practice context
4.4. Uses culturally responsive, safe and relevant communication tools and strategies
LO2
Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - OTBA
1.1. Complies with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia’s standards, guidelines and Code of conduct
1.10. Practises within limits of her/his own level of competence and expertise
1.12. Identifies and uses relevant professional and operational support and supervision
1.13. Manages resources, time and workload accountably and effectively
1.14. Recognises and manages her/his own physical and mental health for safe, professional practice
1.2. Adheres to legislation relevant to practice
1.5. Practises in a culturally responsive and culturally safe manner, with particular respect to culturally diverse client groups
1.6. Incorporates and responds to historical, political, cultural, societal, environmental and economic factors influencing health, wellbeing and occupations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
1.7. Collaborates and consults ethically and responsibly for effective client-centred and interprofessional practice
1.8. Adheres to all work health and safety, and quality requirements for practice
1.9. Identifies and manages the influence of her/his values and culture on practice
2.1. Applies current and evidence-informed knowledge of occupational therapy and other appropriate and relevant theory in practice
2.2. Applies theory and frameworks of occupation to professional practice and decision-making
2.3. Identifies and applies best available evidence in professional practice and decision-making
2.4. Understands and responds to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health philosophies, leadership, research and practices
2.6. Maintains and improves currency of knowledge, skills and new evidence for practice by adhering to the requirements for continuing professional development
2.8. Reflects on practice to inform current and future reasoning and decision-making and the integration of theory and evidence into practice
2.9. Maintains knowledge of relevant resources and technologies, and
3.1. Addresses occupational performance and participation of clients, identifying the enablers and barriers to engagement
3.10. Reviews, evaluates and modifies plans, goals and interventions with the client and relevant others to enhance or achieve client outcomes
3.11. Evaluates client and service outcomes to inform future practice
3.12. Uses effective collaborative, multidisciplinary and interprofessional approaches for decision-making and planning
3.13. Uses appropriate assistive technology, devices and/or environmental modifications to achieve client occupational performance outcomes, and
3.2. Performs appropriate information gathering and assessment when identifying a client’s status and functioning, strengths, occupational performance and goals
3.3. Collaborates with the client and relevant others to determine the priorities and occupational therapy goals
3.4. Develops a plan with the client and relevant others to meet identified occupational therapy goals
3.7. Reflects on practice to inform and communicate professional reasoning and decision-making
3.8. Identifies and uses practice guidelines and protocols suitable to the practice setting or work environment
3.9. Implements an effective and accountable process for delegation, referral and handover
4.11. Identifies and articulates the rationale for practice to clients and relevant others.
4.2. Adapts written, verbal and non-verbal communication appropriate to the client and practice context
LO3
Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - OTBA
1.1. Complies with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia’s standards, guidelines and Code of conduct
1.17. Recognises and manages any inherent power imbalance in relationships with clients.
1.3. Maintains professional boundaries in all client and professional relationships
1.4. Recognises and manages conflicts of interest in all client and professional relationships
1.5. Practises in a culturally responsive and culturally safe manner, with particular respect to culturally diverse client groups
1.6. Incorporates and responds to historical, political, cultural, societal, environmental and economic factors influencing health, wellbeing and occupations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
1.7. Collaborates and consults ethically and responsibly for effective client-centred and interprofessional practice
1.9. Identifies and manages the influence of her/his values and culture on practice
2.2. Applies theory and frameworks of occupation to professional practice and decision-making
2.4. Understands and responds to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health philosophies, leadership, research and practices
2.5. Maintains current knowledge for cultural responsiveness to all groups in the practice setting
3.1. Addresses occupational performance and participation of clients, identifying the enablers and barriers to engagement
3.10. Reviews, evaluates and modifies plans, goals and interventions with the client and relevant others to enhance or achieve client outcomes
3.12. Uses effective collaborative, multidisciplinary and interprofessional approaches for decision-making and planning
3.3. Collaborates with the client and relevant others to determine the priorities and occupational therapy goals
3.4. Develops a plan with the client and relevant others to meet identified occupational therapy goals
3.5. Selects and implements culturally responsive and safe practice strategies to suit the occupational therapy goals and environment of the client
3.6. Seeks to understand and incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ experiences of health, wellbeing and occupations encompassing cultural connections
4.1. Communicates openly, respectfully and effectively
4.10. Seeks and responds to feedback, modifying communication and/or practice accordingly, and
4.11. Identifies and articulates the rationale for practice to clients and relevant others.
4.3. Works ethically with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations to understand and incorporate relevant cultural protocols and communication strategies, with the aim of working to support self-governance in communities
4.4. Uses culturally responsive, safe and relevant communication tools and strategies
4.7. Obtains informed consent for practice and information-sharing from the client or legal guardian
4.8. Maintains collaborative professional relationships with clients, health professionals and relevant others
4.9. Uses effective communication skills to initiate and end relationships with clients and relevant others
LO4
Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - OTBA
1.1. Complies with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia’s standards, guidelines and Code of conduct
1.10. Practises within limits of her/his own level of competence and expertise
1.12. Identifies and uses relevant professional and operational support and supervision
1.13. Manages resources, time and workload accountably and effectively
1.14. Recognises and manages her/his own physical and mental health for safe, professional practice
1.15. Addresses issues of occupational justice in practice
1.16. Contributes to education and professional practice development of peers and students, and
1.2. Adheres to legislation relevant to practice
1.6. Incorporates and responds to historical, political, cultural, societal, environmental and economic factors influencing health, wellbeing and occupations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
1.7. Collaborates and consults ethically and responsibly for effective client-centred and interprofessional practice
1.8. Adheres to all work health and safety, and quality requirements for practice
2.1. Applies current and evidence-informed knowledge of occupational therapy and other appropriate and relevant theory in practice
2.10. Maintains digital literacy for practice.
2.3. Identifies and applies best available evidence in professional practice and decision-making
2.4. Understands and responds to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health philosophies, leadership, research and practices
2.5. Maintains current knowledge for cultural responsiveness to all groups in the practice setting
2.6. Maintains and improves currency of knowledge, skills and new evidence for practice by adhering to the requirements for continuing professional development
2.7. Implements a specific learning and development plan when moving to a new area of practice or returning to practice
2.8. Reflects on practice to inform current and future reasoning and decision-making and the integration of theory and evidence into practice
2.9. Maintains knowledge of relevant resources and technologies, and
3.10. Reviews, evaluates and modifies plans, goals and interventions with the client and relevant others to enhance or achieve client outcomes
3.12. Uses effective collaborative, multidisciplinary and interprofessional approaches for decision-making and planning
3.5. Selects and implements culturally responsive and safe practice strategies to suit the occupational therapy goals and environment of the client
3.6. Seeks to understand and incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ experiences of health, wellbeing and occupations encompassing cultural connections
3.7. Reflects on practice to inform and communicate professional reasoning and decision-making
3.8. Identifies and uses practice guidelines and protocols suitable to the practice setting or work environment
3.9. Implements an effective and accountable process for delegation, referral and handover
4.3. Works ethically with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations to understand and incorporate relevant cultural protocols and communication strategies, with the aim of working to support self-governance in communities
4.4. Uses culturally responsive, safe and relevant communication tools and strategies
4.5. Complies with legal and procedural requirements for the responsible and accurate documentation, sharing and storage of professional information and records of practice
4.6. Maintains contemporaneous, accurate and complete records of practice
4.7. Obtains informed consent for practice and information-sharing from the client or legal guardian
4.9. Uses effective communication skills to initiate and end relationships with clients and relevant others
LO5
Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - OTBA
1.10. Practises within limits of her/his own level of competence and expertise
1.11. Maintains professional competence and adapts to change in practice contexts
1.12. Identifies and uses relevant professional and operational support and supervision
1.13. Manages resources, time and workload accountably and effectively
1.16. Contributes to education and professional practice development of peers and students, and
1.7. Collaborates and consults ethically and responsibly for effective client-centred and interprofessional practice
1.8. Adheres to all work health and safety, and quality requirements for practice
2.1. Applies current and evidence-informed knowledge of occupational therapy and other appropriate and relevant theory in practice
2.10. Maintains digital literacy for practice.
2.2. Applies theory and frameworks of occupation to professional practice and decision-making
2.3. Identifies and applies best available evidence in professional practice and decision-making
2.6. Maintains and improves currency of knowledge, skills and new evidence for practice by adhering to the requirements for continuing professional development
2.7. Implements a specific learning and development plan when moving to a new area of practice or returning to practice
2.8. Reflects on practice to inform current and future reasoning and decision-making and the integration of theory and evidence into practice
2.9. Maintains knowledge of relevant resources and technologies, and
3.10. Reviews, evaluates and modifies plans, goals and interventions with the client and relevant others to enhance or achieve client outcomes
3.12. Uses effective collaborative, multidisciplinary and interprofessional approaches for decision-making and planning
3.13. Uses appropriate assistive technology, devices and/or environmental modifications to achieve client occupational performance outcomes, and
3.14. Contributes to quality improvement and service development.
3.4. Develops a plan with the client and relevant others to meet identified occupational therapy goals
3.7. Reflects on practice to inform and communicate professional reasoning and decision-making
3.8. Identifies and uses practice guidelines and protocols suitable to the practice setting or work environment
3.9. Implements an effective and accountable process for delegation, referral and handover
4.10. Seeks and responds to feedback, modifying communication and/or practice accordingly, and
4.11. Identifies and articulates the rationale for practice to clients and relevant others.
4.2. Adapts written, verbal and non-verbal communication appropriate to the client and practice context
4.5. Complies with legal and procedural requirements for the responsible and accurate documentation, sharing and storage of professional information and records of practice
4.6. Maintains contemporaneous, accurate and complete records of practice
LO6
Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - OTBA
1.1. Complies with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia’s standards, guidelines and Code of conduct
1.11. Maintains professional competence and adapts to change in practice contexts
1.12. Identifies and uses relevant professional and operational support and supervision
1.13. Manages resources, time and workload accountably and effectively
1.14. Recognises and manages her/his own physical and mental health for safe, professional practice
1.16. Contributes to education and professional practice development of peers and students, and
1.2. Adheres to legislation relevant to practice
1.3. Maintains professional boundaries in all client and professional relationships
1.4. Recognises and manages conflicts of interest in all client and professional relationships
1.6. Incorporates and responds to historical, political, cultural, societal, environmental and economic factors influencing health, wellbeing and occupations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
1.7. Collaborates and consults ethically and responsibly for effective client-centred and interprofessional practice
2.1. Applies current and evidence-informed knowledge of occupational therapy and other appropriate and relevant theory in practice
2.2. Applies theory and frameworks of occupation to professional practice and decision-making
2.3. Identifies and applies best available evidence in professional practice and decision-making
2.6. Maintains and improves currency of knowledge, skills and new evidence for practice by adhering to the requirements for continuing professional development
3.1. Addresses occupational performance and participation of clients, identifying the enablers and barriers to engagement
3.10. Reviews, evaluates and modifies plans, goals and interventions with the client and relevant others to enhance or achieve client outcomes
3.11. Evaluates client and service outcomes to inform future practice
3.12. Uses effective collaborative, multidisciplinary and interprofessional approaches for decision-making and planning
3.2. Performs appropriate information gathering and assessment when identifying a client’s status and functioning, strengths, occupational performance and goals
3.3. Collaborates with the client and relevant others to determine the priorities and occupational therapy goals
3.4. Develops a plan with the client and relevant others to meet identified occupational therapy goals
3.5. Selects and implements culturally responsive and safe practice strategies to suit the occupational therapy goals and environment of the client
3.6. Seeks to understand and incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ experiences of health, wellbeing and occupations encompassing cultural connections
3.7. Reflects on practice to inform and communicate professional reasoning and decision-making
3.8. Identifies and uses practice guidelines and protocols suitable to the practice setting or work environment
3.9. Implements an effective and accountable process for delegation, referral and handover
4.1. Communicates openly, respectfully and effectively
4.10. Seeks and responds to feedback, modifying communication and/or practice accordingly, and
4.11. Identifies and articulates the rationale for practice to clients and relevant others.
4.2. Adapts written, verbal and non-verbal communication appropriate to the client and practice context
4.4. Uses culturally responsive, safe and relevant communication tools and strategies
4.5. Complies with legal and procedural requirements for the responsible and accurate documentation, sharing and storage of professional information and records of practice
4.7. Obtains informed consent for practice and information-sharing from the client or legal guardian
4.8. Maintains collaborative professional relationships with clients, health professionals and relevant others
4.9. Uses effective communication skills to initiate and end relationships with clients and relevant others
Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
1.1 A Complies with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia’s standards, guidelines and Code of conduct
1.10 A Practises within limits of her/his own level of competence and expertise
1.11 A Maintains professional competence and adapts to change in practice contexts
1.12 A Identifies and uses relevant professional and operational support and supervision
1.13 A Manages resources, time and workload accountably and effectively
1.14 A Recognises and manages her/his own physical and mental health for safe, professional practice
1.15 A Addresses issues of occupational justice in practice
1.16 A Contributes to education and professional practice development of peers and students, and
1.17 A Recognises and manages any inherent power imbalance in relationships with clients.
1.2 A Adheres to legislation relevant to practice
1.3 A Maintains professional boundaries in all client and professional relationships
1.4 A Recognises and manages conflicts of interest in all client and professional relationships
1.5 A Practises in a culturally responsive and culturally safe manner, with particular respect to culturally diverse client groups
1.6 A Incorporates and responds to historical, political, cultural, societal, environmental and economic factors influencing health, wellbeing and occupations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
1.7 A Collaborates and consults ethically and responsibly for effective client-centred and interprofessional practice
1.8 A Adheres to all work health and safety, and quality requirements for practice
1.9 A Identifies and manages the influence of her/his values and culture on practice
2.1 A Applies current and evidence-informed knowledge of occupational therapy and other appropriate and relevant theory in practice
2.10 A Maintains digital literacy for practice.
2.2 A Applies theory and frameworks of occupation to professional practice and decision-making
2.3 A Identifies and applies best available evidence in professional practice and decision-making
2.4 A Understands and responds to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health philosophies, leadership, research and practices
2.5 A Maintains current knowledge for cultural responsiveness to all groups in the practice setting
2.6 A Maintains and improves currency of knowledge, skills and new evidence for practice by adhering to the requirements for continuing professional development
2.7 A Implements a specific learning and development plan when moving to a new area of practice or returning to practice
2.8 A Reflects on practice to inform current and future reasoning and decision-making and the integration of theory and evidence into practice
2.9 A Maintains knowledge of relevant resources and technologies, and
3.1 A Addresses occupational performance and participation of clients, identifying the enablers and barriers to engagement
3.10 A Reviews, evaluates and modifies plans, goals and interventions with the client and relevant others to enhance or achieve client outcomes
3.11 A Evaluates client and service outcomes to inform future practice
3.12 A Uses effective collaborative, multidisciplinary and interprofessional approaches for decision-making and planning
3.13 A Uses appropriate assistive technology, devices and/or environmental modifications to achieve client occupational performance outcomes, and
3.14 A Contributes to quality improvement and service development.
3.2 A Performs appropriate information gathering and assessment when identifying a client’s status and functioning, strengths, occupational performance and goals
3.3 A Collaborates with the client and relevant others to determine the priorities and occupational therapy goals
3.4 A Develops a plan with the client and relevant others to meet identified occupational therapy goals
3.5 A Selects and implements culturally responsive and safe practice strategies to suit the occupational therapy goals and environment of the client
3.6 A Seeks to understand and incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ experiences of health, wellbeing and occupations encompassing cultural connections
3.7 A Reflects on practice to inform and communicate professional reasoning and decision-making
3.8 A Identifies and uses practice guidelines and protocols suitable to the practice setting or work environment
3.9 A Implements an effective and accountable process for delegation, referral and handover
4.1 A Communicates openly, respectfully and effectively
4.10 A Seeks and responds to feedback, modifying communication and/or practice accordingly, and
4.11 A Identifies and articulates the rationale for practice to clients and relevant others.
4.2 A Adapts written, verbal and non-verbal communication appropriate to the client and practice context
4.3 A Works ethically with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations to understand and incorporate relevant cultural protocols and communication strategies, with the aim of working to support self-governance in communities
4.4 A Uses culturally responsive, safe and relevant communication tools and strategies
4.5 A Complies with legal and procedural requirements for the responsible and accurate documentation, sharing and storage of professional information and records of practice
4.6 A Maintains contemporaneous, accurate and complete records of practice
4.7 A Obtains informed consent for practice and information-sharing from the client or legal guardian
4.8 A Maintains collaborative professional relationships with clients, health professionals and relevant others
4.9 A Uses effective communication skills to initiate and end relationships with clients and relevant others

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