OT3003 - Principles of Design for Therapy

Credit points:	03
Year:	2012
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 adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• An understanding of the economic, legal, ethical, social and cultural issues involved in the use of information;
• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The acquisition of coherent and disciplined sets of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics from at least one discipline area;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
• The ability to manage future career and personal development;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to work with people of different gender, age, ethnicity, culture, religion and political persuasion;
• The ability to work individually and independently;
• The ability to select and use appropriate tools and technologies;
• The ability to use online technologies effectively and ethically.

Prerequisites:

OT2003 AND RH2001

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2012
Coordinator:	Ms Joanna Bell, Mrs Louise Myles
Lecturers:	Ms Joanna Bell, Mrs Kerry Garbutt, Ms Bronwyn Tanner, Mrs Louise Myles.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 39 hours workshops/Seminars 10 hours professional experience
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); presentations (20%); assignments (35%); 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.