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OCC301 Enabling Occupation: The Child and Adolescent

Course Coordinator:Amanda Barnes (abarnes2@usc.edu.au) School:School of Health - Occupational Therapy

2024Semester 1

UniSC Sunshine Coast

 Blended learning Most of your course is on campus but you may be able to do some components of this course online.

Please go to usc.edu.au for up to date information on the
teaching sessions and campuses where this course is usually offered.

What is this course about?

Description

This course will develop your skills in working with children and adolescents to enhance occupational performance. It will explore the occupational development of the child and young person within the context of the home, school and wider community. You will be introduced to relevant theory and frames of references. You will select and apply various paediatric occupational therapy assessments and produce evidenced-based interventions. Practice education is included in this course and contributes towards the total 1000 hours required by WFOT.

How will this course be delivered?

Activity Hours Beginning Week Frequency
Blended learning
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – Online interactive workshops (recorded). 2hrs Week 1 13 times
Tutorial/Workshop 2 – Interactive small group tutorials on campus (not recorded). 2hrs Week 1 13 times
Placement – This course will include a placement component. Placement dates and times may vary, full details will be provided to students in a timely way via Canvas. 12hrs Refer to Format Once Only

Course Topics

The course integrates the following topics:

  • Foundations of paediatric practice
  • Family and client-centred practice
  • Developmental milestones
  • Occupations of children and adolescents
  • Information gathering
  • Evidenced-based interventions
  • Cultural responsiveness

What level is this course?

300 Level (Graduate)

Demonstrating coherence and breadth or depth of knowledge and skills. Independent application of knowledge and skills in unfamiliar contexts. Meeting professional requirements and AQF descriptors for the degree. May require pre-requisites where discipline specific introductory or developing knowledge or skills is necessary. Normally undertaken in the third or fourth full-time study year of an undergraduate program.

What is the unit value of this course?

12 units

How does this course contribute to my learning?

Course Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to... Graduate Qualities Mapping Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming... Professional Standard Mapping * Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd
1 Demonstrate understanding of occupational development in childhood and adolescence. Knowledgeable
Sustainability-focussed 
2.1
2 Identify, describe and evaluate a range of paediatric assessments and interventions. Knowledgeable
Sustainability-focussed 
3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 4.9
3 Appraise and evaluate literature pertaining to the efficacy of paediatric occupational therapy interventions. Knowledgeable
Ethical 
2.2, 2.3
4 Create family-centred, evidence-based paediatric occupational therapy goals and intervention plans, supported by clinical reasoning. Knowledgeable
Sustainability-focussed 
1.1, 1.7, 2.2, 3.2, 3.5, 3.7, 4.9

* Competencies by Professional Body

CODE COMPETENCY
Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd
1.1 Complies with the OTBA standards, guidelines and code of conduct
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.
3.2 Performs appropriate information gathering and assessment while 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.
3.5 Selects and implements culturally responsive and safe practice strategies to suit occupational therapy goals and environment of the client.
3.7 Reflects on practice to inform and communicate professional reasoning and decision-making.
4.2 Adapts written, verbal and non-verbal communication appropriate to the client and practice context.
4.9 Uses effective communication skills to initiate and end relationships with clients and relevant others.

Am I eligible to enrol in this course?

Refer to the UniSC Glossary of terms for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”.

Pre-requisites

OCC201 and OCC212 and OCC222 and OCC232 and enrolled in Program SC440

Co-requisites

Not applicable

Anti-requisites

Not applicable

Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (where applicable)

You will have previous knowledge of occupational therapy theory and causes of occupational dysfunction.

How am I going to be assessed?

Grading Scale

Standard Grading (GRD)

High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL).

Details of early feedback on progress

Workshop activities and assessment task 1 (quiz) has been designed to provide you with early feedback about your learning progress.

Assessment tasks

Delivery mode Task No. Assessment Product Individual or Group Weighting % What is the duration / length? When should I submit? Where should I submit it?
All 1 Quiz/zes Individual 15% 
30 minutes
 Week 4 Online Test (Quiz)
All 2 Oral Individual 35% 
10 minutes
 Week 7 To be Negotiated
All 3 Report Individual 50% 
2200 (+/- 10%) words.
 Week 12 Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check
All 4 Activity Participation Individual 0% 
12 hours
 Refer to Format Online Submission
All - Assessment Task 1:Quiz
Goal: 
You will test your knowledge and application of course content in an online quiz.
Product: Quiz/zes
Format: 
Individual, online
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Knowledge of developmental milestones
 1
2 
Demonstrate knowledge of occupational development and occupational performance issues in childhood and adolescence.
 1
All - Assessment Task 2:VIVA Case Analysis Interview
Goal: 
You will demonstrate the application of knowledge to a paediatric case study.
Product: Oral
Format: 
Participation in VIVA as per schedule.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Demonstrates understanding of occupational development and occupational performance in the context of a case study.
 1
2 
Interprets and concisely synthesises key information from case study, to provide clear and robust justification for goal setting and intervention planning.
 2 4
3 
Recommends practical and child-centred goals that are informed by occupation and family-centred principles.
 4
4 
Demonstrates professional speaking and presentation.
 2
All - Assessment Task 3:Occupational therapy report and intervention plan
Goal: 
You will write an occupational therapy report and an evidence-based, feasible intervention plan in the context of a case study.
Product: Report
Format: 
Report and plan, using the provided template and allocated case study.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Demonstrates understanding of child development, occupational performance enablers and barriers, and the occupational therapy role.
 1
2 
Demonstrates clinical reasoning through the identification of occupational SMART goals, that are informed by family-centred principles and occupational therapy theory.
 1 2 4
3 
Describes and clinically reasons an occupational therapy plan, that is family-centred, feasible, creative and evidenced-based.
 1 2 3 4
4 
Demonstrates professional communication through an organised, professional and adequately referenced occupational therapy report and plan.
 2 3 4
All - Assessment Task 4:Placement
Goal: 
Apply learning from the course in a practical setting.
Product: Activity Participation
Format: 
This course has a placement component which includes briefing; attending practice education at a community-based organisation.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed

Directed study hours

A 12-unit course will have total of 150 learning hours which will include directed study hours (including online if required), self-directed learning and completion of assessable tasks. Student workload is calculated at 12.5 learning hours per one unit.

What resources do I need to undertake this course?

Please note: Course information, including specific information of recommended readings, learning activities, resources, weekly readings, etc. are available on the course Canvas site– Please log in as soon as possible.

Prescribed text(s) or course reader

Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below. Resources may be required or recommended.

Required? Author Year Title Edition Publisher
Required Jane Clifford O'Brien,Heather Kuhaneck 2019 Case-Smith's Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents - E-Book 8th Edition Elsevier Health Sciences
Recommended Sylvia Rodger,Ann Kennedy-Behr 2017 Occupation-Centred Practice with Children (2nd edition) John Wiley & Sons

Specific requirements

Students should access Canvas for all course requirements. Students should access Canvas for information about course requirements (including practice education). Queries regarding assessment will be addressed on Canvas discussion boards and not by email. Other issues can be discussed with your Course Coordinators via appointment during designed contact hours as specified on Canvas. 
This course includes an offsite practice education (placement) component. Practice education sessions and briefings may fall outside of timetabled workshops and students will be required to arrange transport to/from the practice education site. Students will be expected to wear their UniSC Occupational Therapy uniform for practice education activities throughout their degree.

How are risks managed in this course?

Risk assessments have been performed for all field activities and low to moderate levels of health and safety risk exists. Moderate risks may include working in an Australian bush setting, working with people, working outside normal office hours for example. It is your responsibility to review course material, search online, discuss with lecturers and peers and understand the health and safety risks associated with your specific course of study and to familiarise yourself with the University’s general health and safety principles by reviewing the online induction training for students, and following the instructions of the University staff.

What administrative information is relevant to this course?

Assessment: Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is the ethical standard of university participation.  It ensures that students graduate as a result of proving they are competent in their discipline.  This is integral in maintaining the value of academic qualifications. Each industry has expectations and standards of the skills and knowledge within that discipline and these are reflected in assessment.

Academic integrity means that you do not engage in any activity that is considered to be academic fraud; including plagiarism, collusion or outsourcing any part of any assessment item to any other person.  You are expected to be honest and ethical by completing all work yourself and indicating in your work which ideas and information were developed by you and which were taken from others. You cannot provide your assessment work to others. You are also expected to provide evidence of wide and critical reading, usually by using appropriate academic references.

In order to minimise incidents of academic fraud, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Canvas, are electronically checked through Turnitin.  This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work to which Turnitin has access.

Assessment: Additional Requirements

Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment:
Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying:
The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4%
The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale
You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct

Assessment: Submission penalties

Late submission of assessment tasks may be penalised at the following maximum rate: 
- 5% (of the assessment task's identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 
- 10% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the third day 
- 20% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 
- A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome.

SafeUniSC

UniSC is committed to a culture of respect and providing a safe and supportive environment for all members of our community. For immediate assistance on campus contact SafeUniSC by phone: 07 5430 1168 or using the SafeZone app. For general enquires contact the SafeUniSC team by phone 07 5456 3864 or email safe@usc.edu.au.

The SafeUniSC Specialist Service is a Student Wellbeing service that provides free and confidential support to students who may have experienced or observed behaviour that could cause fear, offence or trauma. To contact the service call 07 5430 1226 or email studentwellbeing@usc.edu.au.

Study help

For help with course-specific advice, for example what information to include in your assessment, you should first contact your tutor, then your course coordinator, if needed.

If you require additional assistance, the Learning Advisers are trained professionals who are ready to help you develop a wide range of academic skills. Visit the Learning Advisers web page for more information, or contact Student Central for further assistance: +61 7 5430 2890 or studentcentral@usc.edu.au.

Wellbeing Services

Student Wellbeing provide free and confidential counselling on a wide range of personal, academic, social and psychological matters, to foster positive mental health and wellbeing for your academic success.

To book a confidential appointment go to Student Hub, email studentwellbeing@usc.edu.au or call 07 5430 1226.

AccessAbility Services

Ability Advisers ensure equal access to all aspects of university life. If your studies are affected by a disability, learning disorder mental health issue, injury or illness, or you are a primary carer for someone with a disability or who is considered frail and aged, AccessAbility Services can provide access to appropriate reasonable adjustments and practical advice about the support and facilities available to you throughout the University.

To book a confidential appointment go to Student Hub, email AccessAbility@usc.edu.au or call 07 5430 2890.

Links to relevant University policy and procedures

For more information on Academic Learning & Teaching categories including:

  • Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs
  • Review of Assessment and Final Grades
  • Supplementary Assessment
  • Central Examinations
  • Deferred Examinations
  • Student Conduct
  • Students with a Disability

For more information, visit https://www.usc.edu.au/explore/policies-and-procedures#academic-learning-and-teaching

Student Charter

UniSC is committed to excellence in teaching, research and engagement in an environment that is inclusive, inspiring, safe and respectful. The Student Charter sets out what students can expect from the University, and what in turn is expected of students, to achieve these outcomes.

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