OCCP5401: Lifespan Approach to Participation and Health

2026 unit information

This elective unit is tailored for students aspiring to practice in specialised areas of occupational therapy to promote participation and health across the lifespan. Within this unit, students will select two specific practice areas, each focused on enhancing participation and health. 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 affecting their participation and health.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Medicine and Health

Details

Study level	Postgraduate
Academic unit	Participation Sciences
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prerequisites: ?	OCCP5218 and (OCCP5288 or OCCP5222)
Corequisites: ?	None
Prohibitions: ?	None
Assumed knowledge: ?	None

Learning outcomes

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

LO1. Discuss and assess factors influencing participation and health of individuals with a range of health conditions and disability in the selected areas of specialised practice
LO2. Develop goals to address factors influencing participation and health in individuals with health conditions and disabilities in relation to the selected areas of specialised practice
LO3. Investigate and critically appraise the available evidence about the effectiveness of the intervention approaches to promote participation and health
LO4. Create and justify client-centred and occupation-embedded intervention plans for individuals with health conditions and disability to promote their participation and health

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Session	MoA ?	Location	Outline ?
Intensive June - July 2025	Block mode	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View

Session	MoA ?	Location	Outline ?
Intensive June - July 2026	Block mode	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable

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