James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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OT4002 - Contemporary Issues for Health Professionals
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | OT3004 AND OT3005 |
| Administered by: | College of Healthcare Sciences (pre 2023 PCS) |
Subject Description
- This subject enables small groups of students to be self directed in focussing on contemporary practice issues. The changes and challenges of existing concepts for Occupational Therapy will be explored, along with new skills to equip therapists into the twenty-first century to enable them to work more effectively in the current and future work arena. Topics relevant to the current social, political and economic climate for occupational therapy practice will be explored and may amongst others include, cost containment issues, the multiple determinants of health, inequity of service provision, consumer advocacy, indigenous health, community and rural practice.
Learning Outcomes
- describe and analyse current trends in health and social policy and their consequences for clients and care providers
- discuss current issues effecting practice now and in the future with particular emphasis on Indigenous and rural issues for rural and Indigenous health
- discuss how occupational therapists might influence the development of social policy for reducing social inequality
- explore various directions and roles for occupational therapy
- review, consolidate and integrate previously acquired learning into a coherent basis for practice and professional development
Subject Assessment
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (50%) - Individual
- Participation > Class participation - Individual
- Written > Abstract - (25%) - Individual
- Written > Annotated bibliography - (25%) - Individual
Note that 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.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: OT4102 OT4103 OT4104
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Aug 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 25 Jul 2022 to Friday, 18 Nov 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Trish Wielandt MS Meagan Hanks MR Brock Cook |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Brock Cook MRS Susan Melchert Professor Trish Wielandt |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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