James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2005

OT2002 - Clinical Medicine for Therapy

Credit points: 03
Year: 2005
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by:

Available to level 2 Occupational Therapy students. Non-occupational therapy students required to consult the subject coordinator prior to start of semester.

The subject provides basic knowledge of aetiology, pathology, signs and symptoms, management and prognosis of disease conditions encountered in Occupational Therapy practice throughout the lifespan.Major topics will include: congenital, medical, surgical, psychiatric and geriatric conditions; trauma related injuries and degenerative disease processes; medical and surgical interventions are addressed, developments in prevention and community care with emphasis on psychological sequelae for all age related disabilities.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Prerequisites:PP1210 and PP2230

Availabilities

, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Trish Wielandt.
Contact hours:
  • 39 hours
  • 26 hours
    Assessment: (50%); (50%).
    Special Assessment Requirements:Attendance/participation in tutorials assessed as pass/fail.

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.