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OCCP5241: Evaluation of OT Practice
2026 unit information
In this unit of study, students will learn how to search for, appraise and summarise research evidence relevant to occupational therapy practice. Students will apply their developing research and inquiry knowledge and skills to an evaluation of an intervention and an outcome measure of relevant to their fieldwork experience. Both types of evaluation are core competencies identified by the national professional body. Students will develop skills in identifying appropriate goals that relate to the assessment of client outcomes and to the evaluation of an intervention program, and how to measure change to evaluate the degree of achievement of these goals.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Participation Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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(OCCP5217 or OCCP5258) and (OCCP5237 or OCCP5257) and (OCCP5238 or OCCP5256) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Identify clinical information needs and develop appropriate practice questions that address challenges/ problems encountered in occupational therapy practice
- LO2. Appraise evidence for quality, credibility and relevance by selecting and using appraisal tools relevant to the type of study designs being appraised
- LO3. Describe the role and components of outcome measurement as a key components of evidence-based occupational therapy practice
- LO4. Select and appraise a standardised assessment suitable for measuring outcomes with a client or client population
- LO5. Describe and apply principles and procedures of program evaluation in measuring both processes (how programs are implemented by occupational therapists) and outcomes (expected change in clients as a result of engaging in the program)
- LO6. Create a program evaluation plan which applies principles, procedures, and selection of appropriate baseline and outcome measures to determine the effectiveness of an occupational therapy intervention, program, or service.
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Intensive April - May 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Intensive June - July 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive April - May 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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