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OCCP5400: Enhancing Occ Performance and Function

2025 unit information

This elective unit is tailored for students aspiring to gain knowledge in specialised areas of occupational therapy to enhance individuals’ occupational performance and function. Within this unit, students will select two modules of specific practice areas aimed at enhancing occupational performance and functions of individuals with a range of health conditions and disabilities. Through critical appraisal and application of relevant concepts and approaches, students will develop fundamental knowledge and skills essential for their chosen specialised practice. Moreover, the unit will enhance their professional competency in planning and delivering occupational therapy services, empowering individuals to effectively address a variety of challenges in occupational performance and function.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Medicine and Health

Study level Postgraduate
Academic unit Participation Sciences
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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OCCP5208
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

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

  • LO1. Assess individual clients’ occupational performance and function in the selected area of specialised practice.
  • LO2. Develop potential client goals related to the selected area of specialised practice to address occupational performance and function for individuals with a range of health conditions and disabilities.
  • LO3. Investigate and appraise the available evidence about the effectiveness of identified intervention approaches to enhance the individual's occupational performance and function.
  • LO4. Create and justify client-centred and occupation-embedded intervention plans for individuals to enhance their occupational performance and function.

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Intensive April - May 2025
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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