Course coordinator
Ms Jessica Thackeray
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 1
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
This course is designed to develop student's understanding of the impact of both physical & mental health chronic conditions on occupational performance & participation. Students will develop skills in information gathering & service provision relevant to these conditions.
This course is designed to develop students' understanding of chronic conditions, including physical,ﾠcognitive, and mental health conditions.ﾠStudent also learnﾠthe impact of these chronic conditions on adults' occupational performance and participation. Students will develop knowledge and skills in information gathering, service provision, and clinical reasoning. Course material will be provided by way of lectures andﾠtutorials. The course will be taught by the course coordinator and by external staff from pathology (School of Biomedical Sciences) and psychiatry (School of Medicine). Some additional guest speakers (with backgrounds in different areas of occupational therapy) will also feature in this course.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
OCTY1203, OCTY1205, ANAT1019
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
OCTY2100, OCTY7825
Restrictions
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Course contact
Lecturer
Ms Jessica Thackeray
Course coordinator
Mrs Terra Bredy
Lecturer
Mrs Terra Bredy
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Awais Babri
Dr Furhan Iqbal
Guest lecturer
Dr Nicole Andrews
Ms Laura Stasinowsky
Dr Tomomi McAuliffe
Ms Megan Trevethan
Ms Lisa Wright
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Please note that there may be instances, particularly with external presenters, where some course content is delivered eitherﾠonlineﾠor via a pre-recording made available to students. Should this occur, students will be notified prior to the scheduled time about theﾠoccurrence.ﾠ
Details about the course schedule are available on the OCTY2105 Blackboard site.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to develop students' understanding of chronic conditions (both physical and mental health conditions) and the impact of these chronic conditions on adults' occupational performance and participation. It also aims to develop students' knowledge and skills in information gathering, service provision, and clinical reasoning.ﾠ
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Recognise the features of a range of chronic health conditions (both physical and mental health conditions) and determine their impact on adults' occupational performance
LO2.
Identify common pathologies and clinical issues that underpin common chronic health conditions
LO3.
Use information from theories and models, clinical knowledge, research, and client information to select appropriate information-gathering and service-provision approaches for adults with chronic conditions, and explain the application of these processes in practice
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination |
In-Semester Exam
|
50% |
9/04/2025 11:00 am |
| Examination |
End-of-Semester Exam
|
50% |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
Assessment details
In-Semester Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
9/04/2025 11:00 am
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
This exam will be delivered in Inspera Assessment and will be completed on your personal laptop on campus.
This is a 1 hour, in-person, closed-book, computer-based exam conducted using Inspera. The in-semester exam assesses knowledge and skills learned in the lectures and tutorials from weeks 1-6 (including any readings lecturers/tutors indicate are assessable). The exam will include multiple-choice and short-answer questions. This exam will be held during the usual lecture time (note: there will not be any lectures for this course in the week of the in-semester exam).
This assessment task evaluates students’ abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that using AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Materials | Pen/pencil and blank piece of paper permitted |
| Exam platform | Inspera |
| Invigilation | Not invigilated |
Submission guidelines
Submission via Inspera
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Deferred exams can be requested for this assessment item. Please apply for a deferred exam if there are exceptional or unavoidable circumstances or as a one-off discretionary request. Deferred exam requests should be submitted as soon as possible and no later than five calendar days after the date of the original exam. Further details, including how to apply, can be found at - Deferring an exam. Please also email the Course Coordinator to advise of the deferred exam request.
Late submission
Exams submitted after the end of the submission time will incur a late penalty.
End-of-Semester Exam
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
This exam will be delivered in Inspera Assessment and will be completed on your personal laptop on campus.
This is a 1 hour, in-person, closed-book, computer-based exam conducted using Inspera. The end-of-semester exam assesses knowledge and skills learned in the lectures and tutorials from weeks 8-13 (including any readings lecturers/tutors indicate are assessable). The exam will include multiple-choice and short-answer questions.
This assessment task evaluates students’ abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that using AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Materials | pen/pencil and a blank piece of paper is permitted |
| Exam platform | Inspera |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Submission via Inspera
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Deferred exams can be requested for this assessment item. Please apply for a deferred exam if there are exceptional or unavoidable circumstances or as a one-off discretionary request. Deferred exam requests should be submitted as soon as possible and no later than five calendar days after the date of the original exam. Further details, including how to apply, can be found at - Deferring an exam. Please also email the Course Coordinator to advise of the deferred exam request.
Late submission
Exams submitted after the end of the submission time will incur a late penalty.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 34 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 0 - 34%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 35 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 35 - 44%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 54 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 45 - 54%. |
| 4 (Pass) | 55 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 55 - 64%. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 65 - 74%. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 75 - 84%. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 85 - 100%. |
Additional course grading information
Final marks falling between whole percentages will be rounded to the nearest whole percentage. Tie-breaking will be conducted using the round half-up method whereby half-way values are always rounded up, meaning, for example, that 89.5% and above will be rounded to 90% and 89.49% and below will be rounded down to 89%.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Resubmission/resit of Assessment Items
A resit or resubmission of assessment items is not available for this course.
Deferred Exams
Students may be eligible for a deferred exam if there are exceptional or unavoidable circumstances or as a one-off discretionary request. Deferred exam requests should be submitted as soon as possible and no later than five calendar days after the date of the original exam.
Further details, including how to apply, can be found at - https://my.uq.edu.au/node/189/0#0. Please also email the Course Coordinator to advise of the deferred exam request.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- UQ acknowledges that AI presents novel and evolving opportunities for assessment and will support students and staff in maintaining academic integrity.
- Individual assessment tasks will detail any form of acceptable use of AI across all courses.
- Using AI outputs without attribution is a form of plagiarism, which is unacceptable and constitutes academic misconduct.
- Assessment will always centre on the critical appraisal of student knowledge, skills, and attributes. This may include students’ critical reflection and application of AI within their discipline.
- All assessment tasks in this course (OCTY2105) evaluate students’ abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that using AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Whenever possible, lectures will be recorded, and the recordings will be made available to students.
Teaching staff may recommend specific readings in addition to the learning resources listed in this ECP.
Blackboard - Communityﾠand Course Sites
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences uses the Learning Management System Learn.UQ (https://learn.uq.edu.au) (otherwise known as Blackboard) for all courses in the BOccThy(Hons). You are expected to log in to Blackboard daily, as this system, along with email, will be the primary way the school communicates with you regarding the program. ﾠTheﾠBlackboard course sites are used to provide course-specific announcements, lecture and tutorial notes, lecture theatre recordings, timetables, manuals for practicals, tutorials and placements, sample exam papers, etc. In some courses, assessment is also required to be submitted electronically via the Blackboard course site, and your grades/feedback will be provided online (see each ECP and course Blackboard site for specific guidance).ﾠ ﾠﾠ
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Lecture |
Occupational therapy for chronic conditions Lectures on occupational therapy for chronic health conditions. These lectures are in-person; however, the delivery mode may occasionally change. This will be reflected in the course schedule, or students will be informed in advance via Blackboard. |
Tutorial |
Occupational therapy for chronic conditions Tutorials on occupational therapy for chronic physical, cognitive and mental health conditions. Three tutorial groups will be available for students to select from on Allocate+. Students are required to attend their allocated tutorial and are not allowed to attend the alternative tutorial times. These tutorials are in person; however, the delivery mode and time may occasionally change. This will be reflected in the course schedule, or students will be informed in advance via Blackboard. Please note there will be no tutorial on the day of the in-semester exam |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: