James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2010

OT5008 - Allied Health Interventions for Palliative Care

Credit points: 03
Year: 2010
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: Sch Public Health,Trop Medicine&Rehabilitation Sc

Available ONLY to students enrolled in the Postgraduate Certificate of Allied Health Sciences and Master of Occupational Therapy (Coursework).

As health care increases longevity and survival rates improve for chronic diseases and malignancies, improved quality of care and quality of life for the client can be gained by increasing the types of intervention. Allied health professionals provide support for pain management through assessments, symptom management and improved access to adapted environments. Complimentary therapies, spirituality and grief management are available to support the client and their carers. The ethical issues surrounding treatments both conventional and alternative will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Prerequisites:BOccThy

Availabilities

Townsville, Block, Study Period 7
Census Date 08-Jul-2010
Face to face teaching 19-Jul-2010 to 23-Jul-2010
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Marion Gray
Contact hours:
  • 36 hours lectures
    Assessment:quizzes or tests (20%); presentations (20%); readings/critique (10%); case study (50%).

    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.