OT3003 - Principles of Design for Therapy

Credit points:	03
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	Sch Public Health,Trop Medicine&Rehabilitation Sc

Occupational therapists frequently use assistive technology in designing interventions to improve occupational performance. This course covers the conceptual basis for the prescription and use of assistive technology and the major occupational therapy practice areas related to assistive technology use. In preparation for the upcoming 12 months of clinical placement experience, opportunities will be provided to develop competency in the application of conceptual frameworks to client assessment and intervention and in the practice of clinical skills applicable to a range of occupational therapy practice settings.

Learning Outcomes

• define and clearly articulate current Assistive Technology Models and how they apply to occupational therapy assessment and prescription of assistive technology;
• demonstrate an understanding of the biomechanics of muscle and joint function to posture and movement and their application to the facilitation of access to assistive technology including computer systems and augmentative and alternative communication devices;
• demonstrate an ability to prescribe and adapt mobility devices, and home environments to improve occupational performance;
• demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of orthotic and prosthetic design and use;
• demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and competent record keeping and reporting to accepted professional standard.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:

OT2003 AND RH2001

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coordinator:	Mrs Louise Myles
Lecturer:	Ms Bronwyn Tanner.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 26 hours tutorials 39 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); quizzes or tests (15%); presentations (10%); assignments (30%); workbook (5%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	It is compulsory that all assessment items be completed and submitted as part of this subject. Must provide evidence of CPR update by end of week 12 in study period 1.

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.