Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
This course builds on the psychiatric and mental health foundations provided in OCTY2105. Content addresses information gathering and service delivery processes in psychosocial fields of adult occupational therapy, including: mental health, physical health, ageing and intellectual disability. A specific focus is on understanding the impact of psychological, social, emotional, and behavioural factors on the individual experience of a diversity of physical and mental health conditions.
The purpose of this course is to develop student knowledge and skills in working with people for whom psychosocial factors (mental illness, intellectual disability, dementia, trauma) affect human performance. Students will obtain experience in the occupational therapy process including: the therapeutic relationship, assessment, clinical reasoning, and different approaches to service provision. Students will be able to select, administer and interpret appropriate assessments relevant to people with psychosocial concerns, and formulate an intervention plan of client needs using a person-centred, strengths-based, recovery-focussed approach. Students will choose and apply an occupational therapy model of practice to develop assessment and intervention strategies, and will consider ways in which psychosocial problems can influence a person’s occupational performance, and engaging in occupations can address psychosocial concerns.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Content learned in OCTY2105 in relation to chronic illness, mental health and psychiatry lectures. It is expected that students will review the content as needed throughout this course to enable them to integrate new learning in this subject.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
OCTY2103, OCTY2105, OCTY2106
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
OCTY2206, OCTY7827
Restrictions
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Jointly taught details
This course is jointly-taught with:
- OCTY7827
OCTY7827 students will watch the same lecture recordings as students completing OCTY2209. In some tutorials, students will jointly participate in class discussions and practical learning tasks. The course site on LearnUQ will be shared with OCTY7827.
Course contact
Tutor
Course staff
Lecturer
Mrs Anna Tscharke
Tutor
Mrs Anna Tscharke
Mrs Kathryn Martin
Ms Marie Kayssar
Mrs Briony Bermingham
Ms Jessica Banks
Clinical educator
Mrs Kathryn Martin
Ms Marie Kayssar
Mrs Briony Bermingham
Mrs Lisa Stewart
Ms Jessica Banks
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Timetable details, for example sessional placement, are posted on LearnUQ.ﾠ Please note that there are several components of this course on the timetable, including lectures, tutorials, sessional placements, and placement orientation and debriefing tutorials.ﾠStudents are expected to attend an orientation session and debriefing tutorials for sessional placement.ﾠDetails for these sessions are on the Timetable.
Please note that lectures in this course are delivered pre-recorded, therefore, specific lecture time is not included in the Timetable. Students are expected to independently manage workload so they can watch weekly lecture recordings before attending tutorial sessions.ﾠThe recordings are made available to students on LearnUQ.
Aims and outcomes
This course focuses on understanding the strengths and challenges of individuals who have disability, in particular intellectual disability, and/or mental illness. This course encourages students to pay particular attention to the ways in which occupational therapists might support these individuals to achieve their personal, social and vocational goals that are related to psychosocial health and wellbeing.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Act in a professional manner that aligns with the standards and values of occupational therapy profession, including maintenance of professional requirements.
LO2.
Identify and apply the frames of reference and theories relevant to psychosocial practice in occupational therapy.
LO3.
Identify and analyse the interdependence between physical, psychosocial and mental health fields of practice.
LO4.
Identify the importance of the roles played by significant others (e.g. family members) and explain the potential impact of the client's behavioural, social and emotional challenges on significant others.
LO5.
Analyse and evaluate the factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of a range of behavioural, social and emotional challenges in adulthood.
LO6.
Identify and use a range of formal and informal information gathering approaches used in the fields of psychosocial practice.
LO7.
Apply and evaluate appropriate approaches to improving occupational performance and participation of individuals and families where there are social-emotional and/or behavioural challenges.
LO8.
Evaluate the best available evidence to generate clinical decisions when working with people with social, emotional, and/or behavioural challenges, those with mental health issues, and those experiencing challenging transitions.
LO9.
Use and carry-out a range of professional and effective communication skills in developing and maintaining therapeutic and professional relationships, including ability to effectively work with others.
LO10.
Reflect on and provide critical appraisal of own and others performance as required and implement appropriate changes in response to this appraisal.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Interview Report - Occupational Formulation
|
35% |
30/08/2024 1:00 pm |
| Quiz |
Mental State Examination Quiz
|
10% |
16/09/2024 8:00 am |
| Placement, Practical/ Demonstration |
Sessional placement performance
|
Pass/Fail (MUST PASS) |
22/07/2024 - 1/10/2024
Block 1 students: Submit the completed School Coversheet by Tuesday 27th August. Block 2 students: Submit the completed School Coversheet by Tuesday 8th Oct. |
| Examination |
End Semester Theory Exam
|
55% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Interview Report - Occupational Formulation
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
30/08/2024 1:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09
Task description
Students are required to interview a person who has a disability/illness/injury (permanent or temporary) and write an occupational formulation, focusing on the person's psychosocial health and well-being. Students are required to find a person whom they interview with. This is an individual assessment and not a must-pass assessment. Further information is available on Learn.UQ.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Turnitin on LearnUQ.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Mental State Examination Quiz
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
16/09/2024 8:00 am
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L05, L06
Task description
This assessment occurs during the scheduled lecture time. Students will be required to complete a quiz to demonstrate their foundational knowledge of Mental State Examination and their ability to apply the knowledge to a case. Further information will be provided on Learn UQ. In the event of a disruption that prevents the scheduled assessment from occurring as planned, the assessment will be changed to an alternative form of assessment, such as a Blackboard exam. The timing of the assessment may also be impacted. Students are expected to check connectivity prior to the online quiz to ensure they can complete this assessment. If they experience issues with connection, they will be required to submit evidence (such as screenshot). These affected students, then, may be given another opportunity to complete this quiz.
This is not a must-pass assessment.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
The students will be required to access this online quiz via Learn.UQ. Please refer to the task description on Learn.UQ, including the time limit applied to this online quiz.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Please select 'In-Semester Exam' when submitting the deferral request on si-net.
Late submission
Exams submitted after the end of the submission time will incur a late penalty.
- less than 5 minutes late: 5% penalty
- between 5 minutes to less than 15 minutes late: 20% penalty
- more than 15 minutes late: 100% penalty.
Sessional placement performance
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Placement, Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- Pass/Fail (MUST PASS)
- Due date
22/07/2024 - 1/10/2024
Block 1 students: Submit the completed School Coversheet by Tuesday 27th August.
Block 2 students: Submit the completed School Coversheet by Tuesday 8th Oct.
- Other conditions
- Work integrated learning.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10
Task description
This assessment pertains to the sessional placement. Please note the sessional placement includes the orientation session in Week 1, 5-week performance, and briefing/debriefing tutorials that occur on site.
Professional behaviour: Students will be assessed on their performance across the duration of their sessional placement, including orientation and debriefing tutorials. Aspects of performance that will be assessed include professional behaviour, self-management (including time management, organisation, reliability, and stress management), communication, information-gathering skills, and if applicable, service provision and documentation. Please note that this assessment is a must-pass, Pass/Fail assessment. This assessment has been approved to be exempt from offering a supplementary assessment.
Hurdle requirements
Students must pass all criteria to pass this assessment.Submission guidelines
Submit via Turnitin. Please submits the completed School Coversheet by the due date. This ensures your CE can complete the marking on Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
This assessment has been approved to be exempt from offering a supplementary assessment.
End Semester Theory Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 55%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
Details of the exam format will be provided on LearnUQ. The examination will cover the content of all lectures, tutorials and readings. The exam does not cover the content that is introduced in the placement related orientation and briefing/debriefing tutorials. In the event of disruption during the end of semester exam period that prevents the schedule assessment occurring as planned, the assessment will be changed to an alternative form of assessments, such as a Blackboard exam. The timing of the assessment may also be impacted. This is not a must-pass assessment.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
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%. A grade of 3 will be awarded to a student who achieves a final mark of 55% or higher but who does not pass the must pass assessment items noted below. |
| 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% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 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% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 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% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 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% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
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%.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This course contains ‘must pass’ assessment items, as follows: Placement professional performance. You must pass this item to pass this course overall, i.e. even if your final percentage mark is 55% or higher the individual ‘must pass’ assessment items must have been passed. This assessment (i.e., placement professional performance) has been approved to be exempt from offering a supplementary assessment.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.
Placement professional performance has been approved to be exempt from offering a supplementary assessment.
Additional assessment information
Use of Generative AI in Assessments
Assessment tasks in this course evaluate students' abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Absentee Process (Week 13)
If you are unable to attend for a legitimate reason (i.e., medical or extenuating circumstances), you are required to email a completed absentee form (available on Learn.UQ) to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Student and Academic Support Unit (enquiries.shrs@uq.edu.au). The absentee form to complete is located in Blackboard/Learning Resources/Course Information Folder. Please remember to cc your Course Coordinator into the email and attach your required evidence. With approval, you will be asked to complete make-up activities by the due date. The Student and Academic Support Unit will respond to you via email outlining whether you have been approved, and they will inform course staff of the outcome. Failure to complete the make-up activities without suitable medical or extenuating circumstances will result in not meeting the requirements of this course.
Use of Generative AI in Student Placements
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) are increasingly used in society. In terms of clinical placements, students are not permitted to use AI unless explicitly indicated by the provider that this use is permitted, and the parameters of use are clear. If these are not explicit, students are expected to consult with their practice educators before implementation to determine the acceptability of generative AI use and ensure that any potential risks associated with the intended use are addressed. AI is not a replacement of, or substitute for, professional reasoning or clinical skills. Human oversight is essential in its use, and to employ generative AI effectively and responsibly, students must understand how AI works, including its functions, data storage methods, and its impact on adherence to professional codes of conduct.
If used on placement, students are responsible for any outputs generated by AI, such as clinical notes and reports, and will be held accountable for the actions of any AI that is used in clinical practice. This responsibility includes ensuring adherence to the relevant profession's code of conduct and ethical standards. Transparency about generative AI use is essential in placement environments. Students must follow the relevant policies and procedures of their placement provider. Students are reminded that they need to demonstrate their ability to meet the inherent requirements of the relevant profession, operate within its scope of practice, and ensure that client/patient privacy and confidentiality are maintained at all times. Under no circumstances should identifiable clinical information be uploaded to open or external AI platforms, as it is unethical and irresponsible.
Resubmission/Resit of Assessment Items
The School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences supports the concept of resubmission or resitting of failed assessment items in specific and defined circumstances. There are no assessments that are eligible for resubmission/re-sit in this course.
After resubmission, the maximum result is a pass mark for that assessment component. Students who are granted a resubmissionﾠfor an assessment item and do not submit by the scheduled date will not be granted an extension.
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 -ﾠhttps://my.uq.edu.au/node/189/0#0. Please also email the Course Coordinator to advise of the deferred exam request.
Submitting assessment in Blackboardﾠand Turnitin
When assessment is submitted throughﾠBlackboardﾠyou will receive a confirmation page as a digital receipt. This information will also be sent to your student e-mail account. Please ensure you keep this email.
When assessment is submitted throughﾠTurnitinﾠyou will receive a confirmation page displaying “Submission Complete!” and can then proceed to download your digital receiptﾠfrom yourﾠAssignment inbox.ﾠIt is suggested that you save a copy of the receipt for your personal records.
Instructions on how to submit assignments through Blackboard and Turnitin are available at:ﾠhttps://web.library.uq.edu.au/library-services/it/learnuq-blackboard-help/learnuq-assessment. Please review this information so you understand how to successfully submit your assessment items.
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
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Other readings and resources will be provided on LearnUQ as the semester progresses.
In addition, there is a range of texts specifically targetting occupational therapists in psychosocial practice, including:
- ﾠﾠﾠﾠ Finlay, L. (2004). The practice of psychosocial occupational therapy (3rd ed.). Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes.
- ﾠﾠﾠﾠ Creek, J. (2002). Occupational therapy and mental health (3rd ed.). Sydney: Churchill Livingstone.
A journal that may be of interest is:ﾠ Occupational Therapy in Mental Health: A Journal of Psychosocial Practice and Research (OTMH).
Students may also be interested in joining the FaceBook site MH4OT. A range of valuableﾠresources are provided, discussions occur,ﾠand questions are addressed.
Lectures will be recorded and made available to students wherever possible.
Statement Regarding Provision of In-Class Content
Course notes will be provided on or via Learn.UQ (Blackboard) prior to course workshops whenever possible. Additional material and information conveyed during class contacts (i.e., workshops) will not be supplied to students in electronic form after the class has finished, unless planned as part of course activities. It is expected that students will take notes during classes to supplement the notes provided on Learn.UQ, as note taking enhances learning and recall of information. It is the responsibility of students who are not able to attend a workshop and class contact to liaise with other students to obtain content from missed classes. The nature and structure of the workshops and associated activities do not lend themselves to successful recording using centralised recording software, therefore recordings of workshops will not typically be made or provided to students.
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 |
Pre-recorded Weekly Lecture There is one two-hour of pre-recorded lecture per week. The recordings will be made available on Learn.UQ. Students are expected to watch each lecture recording prior to weekly tutorials. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04, L06 |
Tutorial |
Weekly Tutorial These weekly 2-hour tutorials will extend the content of lectures, provide additional content, and increase practical engagement. During tutorials, students are expected to apply the knowledge introduced in relevant weekly lecture. Tutorials will be delivered as a face-to-face session and will not be recorded. Due to the interactive nature, tutorials will not be recorded. However, due to the unforeseen circumstances (e.g. restrictions related to COVID), the delivery mode may be changed to online. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09 |
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Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 10 |
Fieldwork |
Sessional placement All students are required to participate in this sessional placement (i.e. up to 15 hours in total), including briefing and debriefing supervision sessions. This placement counts towards the 1000 placement hours required by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists to be accumulated during your degree. Due to the current and changing nature of COVID restrictions and requirements, this planned learning activity may be modified, for example, on-line case-based learning experiences or simulation-based learning experiences on the UQ campus. Students will be allocated to either Block 1 or 2. Please note that unless students meet the placement compliance requirements, they will not be able to commence their placement. Due to the complexity of offering sessional placements, including enrolment number and service providers' capacity, make-up hours will not be available if students miss their placement activities. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10 |
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Workshop |
Placement Orientation This is a one-off placement orientation. All students are expected to attend this orientation session. Please attend the orientation for your allocated placement (See InPlace for further information). Further information will become available on LearnUQ. This is a face-to-face session. However, due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. restrictions related to COVID), the delivery mode may be changed to online. Both Block 1 and 2 students are to attend this session. If students are unable to attend, they are expected to contact their clinical educator (see InPlace) prior to the orientation. Learning outcomes: L01, L09, L10 |
Week 13 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
Seminar |
Week 13 Meet the service user In this seminar, students will have an opportunity to meet service users who experience mental illness. This is a mandatory attendance activity and forms part of the sessional placement hours (i.e., WFOT 1000 hours). This activity occurs during the scheduled tutorial time. Please attend your usual tutorial session. All students are encouraged to prepare some questions that they would like to ask and come with enthusiasm to learn from service users. Learning outcomes: L01, L05, L09, L10 |
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.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course: