Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
This case-based course will provide occupational therapy students with the skills to enhance client participation across different legislative and practice environments. It will equip students to work with individual clients, organisations and communities. Through reflection and student discussion around cases, clinical decision making will be enhanced.
This pre-placement course is designed to develop students' ability to implement and build upon previously acquired occupational therapy knowledge and skills to be able to successfully practice in the dynamic Australian Healthﾠand Social Care Systems. In particular, it recognises the importance of choice, control, and inclusion within aﾠperson/consumer-centred approach to occupational therapy practice in different community-basedﾠcontexts. There are weekly preparation activities to complete before the weekly workshops and students are expected to demonstrate professional conduct by engaging in these activities before the workshops as they would engage in preparation for clinical practice. Class activities will be in the format of applied workshops where students will use/gain knowledge and develop skills in service planning and provision across a diverse range of practice areas, including home modifications, assistive technology, community assessment/intervention, and person-centredﾠplanning, private practice and working in a variety of roles within current health care schemes and reforms. Students will be required to draw on knowledge and skills acquired from previously completed occupational therapy and other university courses to enhance their learning in this course.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students who are undertaking this course will have successfully completed all first and second year courses of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons) program.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
OCTY2207, OCTY2208, OCTY2209, OCTY2210
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Melanie Hoyle
Dr Jessica Hill
Mrs Kathryn Martin
Ms Alicia Da Costa
Tutor
Mrs Sharon Alexis
Mr Christian Berndt
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
A detailed timetable for the course including all course commitments (preparation activities, workshops and assessments) will be available via the OCTY3104 Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site.
Aims and outcomes
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the professional knowledge and skills base required for practice across diverse community-based contexts, particularly focusing on responding to the dynamic shifts in the Australian Health and Social Care Systems (i.e. National Disability Insurance Scheme and reforms to community aged care). It is concentrated on addressing person/consumer-centred needs within home and community environments while considering the impacts of organisational and pragmatic factors. This course emphasises the importance of acknowledging the consumers' right to choice, control, and inclusion within occupational therapy practice.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Determine the impact of legislative and pragmatic factors as they apply to occupational therapy in different community-based practice contexts.
LO2.
Evaluate the impact of the environment on occupations and participation for diverse clinical populations.
LO3.
Execute a systematic and reasoned occupational therapy process to assess, create, and evaluate environment-based interventions focused on the use and appropriate application of home modifications and assistive technology.
LO4.
Use ethical and professional practice, employing occupational therapy skills, techniques, and practice processes to plan and provide services to both individuals and organisations.
LO5.
Integrate the best available evidence, knowledge of client factors, understanding of practice context and application of clinical expertise to make clinical decisions and demonstrate clinical reasoning when making communicating and recommending for alternative strategies, home modifications and assistive technology.
LO6.
Apply effective communication strategies to present clinical recommendations and justifications to clients and relevant stakeholders and facilitate associated group discussions.
LO7.
Reflect on and provide critical appraisal of own and others' performance and implement appropriate changes in response to this appraisal.
LO8.
Create an inclusive learning community that supports own and peer/colleague knowledge acquisition and skill development as relevant to practice in community-based contexts.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination |
In-Semester Theory Exam
|
30% MUST PASS |
7/04/2025 8:00 am
This In-Semester Exam is a School-Based Exam that will be held in Week 7 of Semester. It will be completed via Inspera with Safe Exam Browser, and students must bring their own device to complete the exam. Students should see the relevant Inspera guides at - https://elearning.uq.edu.au/student-guides-original/inspera-assessment-original - to ensure their device is adequately prepared for the exam. |
| Participation/ Student contribution, Presentation |
Case-Based Series Assessment - Submission 1: Presentation & Facilitated Discussion
|
PASS/FAIL |
The Case-Based Series Assessment is a "Series Assessment" and the Presentation and Facilitated Discussion is the First Submission in the series. 28/04/2025 - 2/05/2025
The Case-Based Series Assessment is a "Series Assessment" and the Presentation and Facilitated Discussion is the First Submission in the series. All students, regardless of the date for their Presentation and Facilitated Discussion session, will have to submit their PowerPoint presentation on Monday, 28th of April at 9:00am and also finalise their Buddycheck by Friday 2nd May 2025 at 4:00pm. Please note that while this submission is a Pass/Fail item and the first submission in the Case-Based Series Assessment, it is not a MUST PASS submission and students can still PASS the Case-Based Series Assessment even if they receive a FAIL for the Presentation and Facilitated Discussion submission. As a MUST PASS assessment item, students must receive a PASS on the Case-Based Series Assessment to PASS OCTY3104. |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Case-Based Series Assessment - Submission 2: Report
|
40% MUST PASS |
26/05/2025 9:00 am
The Case-Based Series Assessment is a "Series Assessment" and the Report is the Second Submission in the series. Please note that while this submission is weighted (40%), it is also a MUST PASS submission and students will need to PASS the Case-Based Series Assessment Report in order to PASS the Case-Based Series Assessment overall. As a MUST PASS assessment item, students must receive a PASS on the Case-Based Series Assessment to PASS OCTY3104. |
| Examination, Practical/ Demonstration, Role play/ Simulation |
Case-based Series Assessment - Submission 3: Clinical Supervision Viva
|
30% MUST PASS |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
This Case-based Series Assessment Clinical Supervision Viva will take place during the End of Semester Exam period and specified days and times will be scheduled and advised once the Central Examination Timetable has been publicly released. The Case-Based Series Assessment is a "Series Assessment" and the Clinical Supervision Viva is the Third Submission in the series. Please note that while this submission is weighted (30%), it is also a MUST PASS submission and students will need to PASS the Case-Based Series Assessment Clinical Supervision Viva in order to PASS the Case-Based Series Assessment overall. As a MUST PASS assessment item, students must receive a PASS on the Case-Based Series Assessment to PASS OCTY3104. |
| Examination, Practical/ Demonstration, Role play/ Simulation |
Measuring People, Equipment, and Environments Simulations
|
Pass/Fail (MUST PASS) |
28/03/2025 - 30/05/2025
Students will be assessed during the simulation practical sessions in the relevant assigned weeks. Please note that while this assessment is a PASS/FAIL assessment, it is also a MUST PASS submission and students will need to PASS to PASS the OCTY3104 Course. |
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
In-Semester Theory Exam
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30% MUST PASS
- Due date
7/04/2025 8:00 am
This In-Semester Exam is a School-Based Exam that will be held in Week 7 of Semester. It will be completed via Inspera with Safe Exam Browser, and students must bring their own device to complete the exam. Students should see the relevant Inspera guides at - https://elearning.uq.edu.au/student-guides-original/inspera-assessment-original - to ensure their device is adequately prepared for the exam.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04, L05, L06
Task description
A written short answer exam covering content from all professional preparation activities and practical applied workshops and course-related events from Weeks 1- 5 (inclusive).
Hurdle requirements
You MUST PASS this exam to pass the OCTY3104 course overall.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Inspera |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
This exam will be conducted face-to-face, on-campus (St Lucia) and will be completed electronically using Inspera with Safe Exam Browser. Students will be expected to prepare and bring their own device on which to complete the exam. If Queensland Health restrictions preclude on-campus assessment, this exam will be conducted as an online non-invigilated exam for all students on the same date and time as previously scheduled.
Alternative Exam Arrangements can be made (and applied to in-semester exams) in specific circumstances. Please see information on circumstances and how to apply at Alternative Exam Arrangements (https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/alternative-exam-arrangements). Exam adjustments are separate to a Student Access Plan (Disability). Your SAP does NOT apply to exams. This only covers in-class participation, activities, and assessment. If you have approved Alternative Exam Arrangements and you have a course with school-based examinations (e.g. mid-semester exams, in-class quizzes, online quizzes, tutorial exercises etc.) then please advise the course coordinator and examinations of the adjustments and assessments respectively as soon as possible to increase the potential for arrangements to be accommodated.
Generative AI (ChatGPT) - This assessment task is to be completed in person. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
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
Late submissions will not be permitted for this assessment as the times are set within the Inspera platform.
Case-Based Series Assessment - Submission 1: Presentation & Facilitated Discussion
- Hurdle
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution, Presentation
- Weight
- PASS/FAIL
- Due date
The Case-Based Series Assessment is a "Series Assessment" and the Presentation and Facilitated Discussion is the First Submission in the series. 28/04/2025 - 2/05/2025
The Case-Based Series Assessment is a "Series Assessment" and the Presentation and Facilitated Discussion is the First Submission in the series.
All students, regardless of the date for their Presentation and Facilitated Discussion session, will have to submit their PowerPoint presentation on Monday, 28th of April at 9:00am and also finalise their Buddycheck by Friday 2nd May 2025 at 4:00pm.
Please note that while this submission is a Pass/Fail item and the first submission in the Case-Based Series Assessment, it is not a MUST PASS submission and students can still PASS the Case-Based Series Assessment even if they receive a FAIL for the Presentation and Facilitated Discussion submission. As a MUST PASS assessment item, students must receive a PASS on the Case-Based Series Assessment to PASS OCTY3104.
- Other conditions
- Peer assessed.
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08
Task description
Students will work in groups (size to be determined based on tutorial numbers, however, groups of 4/5 students likely) to identify a home environment to review for their presentation and case-based assignment. Presentations will be held in Week 9, across the four block times (i.e. Monday 11:00am - 1:00pm, Monday 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Friday 9:00am - 11:00am and Friday 11:00am - 1:00pm). Students will only be required to attend one (1) presentation session.
In this 20 minute presentation students will:
1) Briefly present two (2) designated areas of the environment with pictures, including features and specifications.
2) Summarise preliminary recommendations for possible home modifications, assistive technology and related strategies to support goals/performance/participation/needs of the service consumer and succinctly present their clinical justification/reasoning for these recommendations.
3) Facilitate a discussion amongst their peers with regard to the recommendations/justification, aiming to expand/improve/refine/evaluate their preliminary thoughts in preparation for the completion of the case-based assignment report.
Pass/Fail Requirements (Hurdles)
To successfully be able to complete this submission in the case-based series assessment all students must:
1) Individual Hurdle: Attend a compulsory service consumer session during class time on Monday 24th March 2025 from 11:00am - 1:00pm OR 1:00pm - 3:00pm. If students are not able to attend this session and can provide a legitimate reason (i.e. medical or extenuating circumstances) then they must submit an absentee form with associated evidence to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Student and Academic Support Unit (enquiries.shrs@uq.edu.au) within three calendar days. If approval is received, students will then need to complete a make-up activity to ensure that they have received and engaged with the necessary case-based series assessment-related information that was gathered within the session. This make-up activity will need to be submitted by Monday, 7th of April 2025 @ 4:00pm.
2) Group Hurdle: Submit an electronic copy (1 per group) of the PowerPoint presentation (including all pictures) for the presentation and facilitated discussion online by Monday, 28th of April 2025 at 9:00am.
3) Individual Hurdle: Attend (compulsory), in full, all presentations and facilitated discussions for their Week 9 session on Monday 28th April 2025 OR Friday 2nd May 2025 and actively participate in professional colleague evaluations (within own group) for all groups that present, submitting the group evaluation online. If students are not able to attend their session in full and can provide a legitimate reason (i.e. medical or extenuating circumstances) then they must submit an absentee form with associated evidence to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Student and Academic Support Unit (enquiries.shrs@uq.edu.au) within three calendar days. If approval is received, students will then need to complete a make-up activity to ensure that they have reviewed the missed presentations/facilitated discussions and have reflected upon and evaluated the recommendations/clinical justifications within each of the missed presentations. This make-up activity will need to be submitted by Monday, 12th of May 2025 @ 4:00pm.
4) Individual Hurdle: Complete a formative Buddycheck for each member of their group, including themselves, to record the contributions of each of the group member to the presentation and facilitated discussion submission. These are due by Friday 2nd May 2025 at 4:00pm at the latest for all students.
A fail on any of the above items (i.e., not participating and not completing a make-up activity) may bring about a fail for the corresponding submission:
a) If fail attending session with service consumer then may fail the subsequent case-based series assessment presentation and facilitated discussion, report, and clinical supervision viva.
b) If fail to submit the PowerPoint presentation or attend all group presentations for the relevant session then may fail the case-based series assessment presentation and facilitated discussion.
The exception to this is the Buddycheck which is a formative peer assessment item that is used with the intention of practicing providing/receiving feedback to/from group members about their performance and contributions within the group.
Professional Behaviour Code
1) Students are expected to be respectful at all times when in contact with the service consumer details and to treat all case material with the privacy and confidentiality that would be expected by OT clinical practice (i.e. all notes, recordings, assessment forms etc. pertaining to this case should be stored securely and not shared with anyone outside the OCTY3104 course).
2) Students are expected to work collaboratively in a group and contribute equitably throughout the whole process for this submission in the case-based series assessment.
3) A consent form must be acquired for any photos/video taken of specific individuals if necessary.
4) Please refer to the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - Code of Conduct for Occupational Therapists (Particularly - Section 3.4: Confidentiality and Privacy) at https://www.occupationaltherapyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines/Code-of-conduct.aspx for expectations regarding professional behaviour.
The case material, including the task description, marking criteria, and supporting resources, will be available to students via Learn.UQ (Blackboard).
Generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT/Gamma) - This assessment task is to be completed in person. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted for the presentation or the creation of any affiliated resources. Any attempted use of AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Criteria & Marking:
UQ Students: Please access the profile from Learn.UQ or mySI-net to access marking criteria held in this profile.
Hurdle requirements
Details of "Hurdle Requirements" for this assessment item are included within the Task Description outlined.Submission guidelines
Submissions:
Student will submit their PowerPoint (1 per group), Professional Colleague Evaluations (1 per group), and Buddycheck (1 per student) via online submission. The Presentation and Facilitated Discussion will be submitted at the allocated time in-person within the relevant presentation session.
Feedback:
Feedback for the Case-Based Series Assessment Presentation and Facilitated Discussion preliminary recommendations will be provided to students verbally during the sessions. Additionally, a written summary will later be provided via Learn.UQ, and final results will be available in Grade Centre once marking is complete.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extensions can be requested for this assessment item. Please apply for an extension request via my.UQ > my.UQ Dashboard > my. Requests and provide evidence of circumstance, as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission date. Further information regarding what constitutes an acceptable reason for an extension is listed on the my.UQ website: Applying for an extension - my.UQ - University of Queensland.
Late submission
As a PASS/FAIL submission there is no penalty for Late Submission. If students, however, do not complete the submission any of the relevant hurdles then they are at risk of receiving a FAIL for the Presentation and Facilitated Discussion submission.
Case-Based Series Assessment - Submission 2: Report
- Hurdle
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 40% MUST PASS
- Due date
26/05/2025 9:00 am
The Case-Based Series Assessment is a "Series Assessment" and the Report is the Second Submission in the series.
Please note that while this submission is weighted (40%), it is also a MUST PASS submission and students will need to PASS the Case-Based Series Assessment Report in order to PASS the Case-Based Series Assessment overall. As a MUST PASS assessment item, students must receive a PASS on the Case-Based Series Assessment to PASS OCTY3104.
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08
Task description
Students will work in pairs (or groups of three where necessary) on a Case-Based Series Assessment Report which requires them to utilise knowledge and practical skills acquired through this and previous courses to make recommendations and provide clinical justification/reasoning to support the goals/performance/participation/needs of a service consumer in their home environment and community.
To achieve this students will have to:
1) Critically review the case materials, attend a compulsory service consumer session, and participate in the group presentation and facilitated discussion submission and associated activities (including assessment of a home environment, presentation of preliminary recommendations/justification, and completion of a facilitated peer discussion).
2) Apply their knowledge, practical skills, reasoning, and points gathered from the presentation and facilitated discussion (including provided feedback) to determine final feasible recommendations for home modifications, assistive technology, and related strategies to meet the service consumer requirements within the relevant home environment.
3) Produce a consumer-friendly and funder-appropriate home modifications/assistive technology report with four (4) to six (6) computer drawings (completed in an approved program) of the two (2) designated areas pre and post-modification (there must be at least one (1) pre and one (1) post drawing for each area) and a maximum of two (2) standard A4 pages of assistive technology recommendation pictures (pictures and labels ONLY). This report must consider and demonstrate reference to the relevant literature, evidence, case information, and practice context.
The final report submission is due on Monday 26th May 2025 at 9:00am (9:00) and should be 1.15 spaced and a maximum of 4 standard A4 pages, (not including drawings or pictures). In-text citations and the reference list should be consistent with APA 7th and the in-text citation will be included as part of the 4 standard A4 pages page limit, however, the reference list, like the drawings and pictures, will be considered as additional to the 4 pages of the report. PLEASE NOTE: All drawings and pictures need to be referred to in the main body of the report.
Pass/Fail Requirements (Hurdles)
To successfully be able to complete this submission in the case-based series assessment all students must:
1) Individual Hurdle: Attend a compulsory service consumer session during class time on Monday 24th March 2025 from 11:00am - 1:00pm OR 1:00pm - 3:00pm. If students are not able to attend this session and can provide a legitimate reason (i.e. medical or extenuating circumstances) then they must submit an absentee form with associated evidence to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Student and Academic Support Unit (enquiries.shrs@uq.edu.au) within three calendar days. If approval is received, students will then need to complete a make-up activity to ensure that they have received and engaged with the necessary case-based series assessment-related information that was gathered within the session. This make-up activity will need to be submitted by Monday, 7th of April 2025 @ 4:00pm.
A fail on the above item (i.e., not participating and not completing a make-up activity) may bring about a fail for the corresponding submission:
a) If fail attending session with service consumer then may fail the subsequent case-based series assessment presentation and facilitated discussion, report, and clinical supervision viva.
Students should also note that as a series assessment, they must complete all submissions in the series, therefore to be eligible to pass the Report submission, students will need to have completed the Presentation and Facilitated Discussion Submission.
Generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT)
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft CoPilot, & Claude) are increasingly used in society.
For writing clinical reports in this course, students may not use AI unless explicitly permitted by the course coordinator. If AI use is allowed, the specific guidelines must be clearly defined before implementation to ensure its acceptability and address any potential risks.
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 during report writing, students are responsible for any outputs generated by AI and will be held accountable for the actions of any AI that is used in practice/report preparation. This responsibility includes ensuring adherence to the relevant profession's code of conduct and ethical standards. Transparency about generative AI use is essential and students must identify, document, and submit how the AI was used in the writing of this report (submitted as an additional report section - in addition to outlined page limit) and must follow the relevant policies and procedures of The University of Queensland and the OCTY3104 course. Students are reminded that they need to demonstrate their ability to meet the inherent requirements of the occupational therapy profession, operate within its scope of practice, and ensure that client/consumer/patient privacy and confidentiality are maintained at all times. Under no circumstances should identifiable clinical or client/consumer/patient information be uploaded to open or external AI platforms, as it is unethical and irresponsible.
Criteria & Marking:
UQ Students: Please access the profile from Learn.UQ or mySI-net to access marking criteria held in this profile.
Hurdle requirements
Details of "Hurdle Requirements" for this assessment item are included within the Task Description outlined.Submission guidelines
Submission:
Students to make their submission (1 per pair/group) online by 9:00am (9:00hrs) on the due date.
Feedback:
Feedback for the Case-Based Series Assessment Report will be provided via comments on the report and associated marking aligned with the marking criteria rubric. This will all be provided via Learn.UQ, and final results will be available in Grade Centre once marking is complete.
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.
Extensions can be requested for this assessment item. Please apply for an extension request via my.UQ > my.UQ Dashboard > my. Requests and provide evidence of circumstance, as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission date. Further information regarding what constitutes an acceptable reason for an extension is listed on the my.UQ website: Applying for an extension - my.UQ - University of Queensland.
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.
Late submission will result in a 10% reduction of the maximum mark for the Case-Based Series Assessment Report, applied to the student's final score. Students are reminded that this is a MUST PASS item (including hurdles) within the Case-Based Series Assessment, and therefore, if students FAIL this Report, they will fail the Case-Based Series Assessment overall.
Case-based Series Assessment - Submission 3: Clinical Supervision Viva
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral
- Category
- Examination, Practical/ Demonstration, Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 30% MUST PASS
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
This Case-based Series Assessment Clinical Supervision Viva will take place during the End of Semester Exam period and specified days and times will be scheduled and advised once the Central Examination Timetable has been publicly released.
The Case-Based Series Assessment is a "Series Assessment" and the Clinical Supervision Viva is the Third Submission in the series.
Please note that while this submission is weighted (30%), it is also a MUST PASS submission and students will need to PASS the Case-Based Series Assessment Clinical Supervision Viva in order to PASS the Case-Based Series Assessment overall. As a MUST PASS assessment item, students must receive a PASS on the Case-Based Series Assessment to PASS OCTY3104.
- Other conditions
- Student specific, Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08
Task description
Students will participate in an in-person 20-minute individual clinical supervision viva examination to discuss their Case-Based Series Report and associated clinical activities. The viva will assess students' abilities to discuss and justify responses to feedback, articulate clinical and professional reasoning, evaluate intervention outcomes, and demonstrate understanding of interprofessional communication and working with construction professionals, assistive technology providers, and related clinical services in community practice (like assistance dogs). Students should be prepared to critically reflect on their clinical decision-making, presentation/report feedback, and articulate their future actions as an occupational therapist in training and to justify their therapeutic and clinical approaches across their case series.
Pass/Fail Requirements (Hurdles)
To successfully be able to complete this submission in the case-based series assessment all students must:
1) Individual Hurdle: Attend a compulsory service consumer session during class time on Monday 24th March 2025 from 11:00am - 1:00pm OR 1:00pm - 3:00pm. If students are not able to attend this session and can provide a legitimate reason (i.e. medical or extenuating circumstances) then they must submit an absentee form with associated evidence to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Student and Academic Support Unit (enquiries.shrs@uq.edu.au) within three calendar days. If approval is received, students will then need to complete a make-up activity to ensure that they have received and engaged with the necessary case-based series assessment-related information that was gathered within the session. This make-up activity will need to be submitted by Monday, 7th of April 2025 @ 4:00pm.
A fail on the above item (i.e., not participating and not completing a make-up activity) may bring about a fail for the corresponding submission:
a) If fail attending session with service consumer then may fail the subsequent case-based series assessment presentation and facilitated discussion, report, and clinical supervision viva.
Students should also note that as a series assessment, they must complete all submissions in the series, therefore to be eligible to pass the Clinical Supervision Viva submission, students will need to have completed the Presentation and Facilitated Discussion AND Report Submissions.
Alternative Exam Arrangements can be made (and applied to in-semester exams) in specific circumstances. Please see information on circumstances and how to apply at Alternative Exam Arrangements (https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/alternative-exam-arrangements). Exam adjustments are separate to a Student Access Plan (Disability). Your SAP does NOT apply to exams. This only covers in-class participation, activities, and assessment. If you have approved Alternative Exam Arrangements and you have a course with school-based examinations (e.g. mid-semester exams, in-class quizzes, online quizzes, tutorial exercises, vivas etc.) then please advise the course coordinator and examinations of the adjustments and assessments respectively as soon as possible to increase the potential for arrangements to be accommodated.
Generative AI (ChatGPT) - This assessment task is to be completed in person. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Criteria & Marking:
UQ Students: Please access the profile from Learn.UQ or mySI-net to access marking criteria held in this profile.
Hurdle requirements
Details of "Hurdle Requirements" for this assessment item are included within the Task Description outlined.Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 20 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - specified written materials permitted |
| Materials | Students may bring a copy of their Case-Based Series Assessment Presentation/Facilitated Discussion Slides, Report and associated feedback to support discussion. No additional notes or course content should be brought into the clinical supervision viva. |
| Exam platform | Other |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Submission:
The clinical supervision viva will be submitted in-person on the assigned day at the allocated time.
Feedback:
Feedback for the Case-Based Series Assessment Clinical Supervision Viva will NOT be provided to students verbally during the submission. A written summary and marking aligned with the marking criteria rubric will be provided once marking is finalised and moderated and after final course grades are released. Feedback will be provided via Learn.UQ and final results will be available in Grade Centre after final grade release.
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
Late submissions will not be permitted for this assessment as it is submitted in-person at a specific date, time, and location. Students are reminded that this is a MUST PASS item (including hurdles) within the Case-Based Series Assessment, and therefore, if students FAIL this Clinical Supervision Viva, they will fail the Case-Based Series Assessment overall.
Measuring People, Equipment, and Environments Simulations
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Examination, Practical/ Demonstration, Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- Pass/Fail (MUST PASS)
- Due date
28/03/2025 - 30/05/2025
Students will be assessed during the simulation practical sessions in the relevant assigned weeks.
Please note that while this assessment is a PASS/FAIL assessment, it is also a MUST PASS submission and students will need to PASS to PASS the OCTY3104 Course.
- Other conditions
- Student specific.
- Learning outcomes
- L03, L04, L06, L07, L08
Task description
Task Description: Measuring People, Equipment, and Environments Simulations
These practical sessions are 3-hour hands-on simulations designed to develop and assess students' competency in measuring people, equipment, and environments. Post learning about these skills in a specially designed workshop in Week 5, each simulation practical will include a demonstration of relevant clinical skills, followed by group practice in teams of 3 or 4. Students will have the opportunity to apply their learning in realistic scenarios before being assessed on their ability to perform the skills safely and competently.
The simulations will be held across two simulation practical blocks in either:
- Weeks 5 & 6
- Weeks 7 & 9
- Weeks 10 & 11
- Weeks 12 & 13
Assessment will take place within the simulation practicals, ensuring students demonstrate proficiency and competency in the required skills.
Alternative Examination Arrangements (AEAs) - As this is a simulation practical assessment, Alternative Examination Arrangements will not apply in these circumstances. If students have a Student Access Plan (Disability) that includes relevant accommodations, these accommodations will be considered and applied where possible within the simulation practical assessment. Students, however, will have to demonstrate the necessary skills to ensure they meet the inherent requirements of the course and the occupational therapy profession. Students with accommodations are encouraged to contact the course coordinator directly if they would like to discuss if their SAP (Disability) accommodations can/will be applied.
Generative AI (ChatGPT) - This assessment task is to be completed in person. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Criteria & Marking:
UQ Students: Please access the profile from Learn.UQ or mySI-net to access marking criteria held in this profile.
Hurdle requirements
You MUST PASS this assessment to pass the course overall.Exam details
| Planning time | 5 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Materials | Practical Examination - Clients/Consumers and relevant tools required to complete clinical activities will be provided within the simulations/practical examinations |
| Exam platform | Other |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Submission:
The simulation practical assessment will be submitted in-person on the assigned day at the allocated time.
Students will spend a majority of the simulation practicals developing and refining the relevant clinical skills. During these sessions, towards the end, the clinical educators/assessor will assign students specific cases and the students will have 5 minutes to prepare for the scenario and then will demonstrate their clinical skills by completing the relevant case scenarios which will take on average approximately 10 to 15 minutes each to complete.
Feedback:
Feedback for the Measuring People, Equipment and Environments will NOT be provided to students verbally during the submission. A written summary and marking aligned with the marking criteria rubric will be provided once marking is finalised and moderated. Feedback will be provided via Learn.UQ and final results will be available in Grade Centre after marking has been completed.
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
Late submissions will not be permitted for this assessment as it is submitted in-person at a specific date, time (i.e., during simulations/practicals) and location. Students are reminded that this is a MUST PASS item for the OCTY3104 course overall.
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 higherﾠbut 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%ﾠandﾠhas passed the 'must pass' assessment items as 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% andﾠhas passed the 'must pass' assessment items as 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% andﾠhas passed the 'must pass' assessment items as 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% andﾠhas passed the 'must pass' assessment items as 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. You must pass the In-Semester Exam, Case-Based Series Assessment (To pass this students MUST PASS the Report and the Clinical Supervision Viva - Students do not have to Pass the Presentation and Facilitated Discussion), and the Measuring People, Equipment, and Environments Simulation assessments 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.
In the Case-Based Series Assessment, the Presentation & Facilitated Discussion will be a group submission, the Report is completed in pairs (or groups of 3 only if necessary) and the Clinical Supervision Viva is undertaken individually. The In-Semester Exam and Measuring People, Equipment, and Environments Simulations are assessed individually.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
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. In this course, the Case-Based Series Assessment Report and the Measuring People, Equipment, and Environments Simulations are eligible for consideration of the resubmission/resit option if the assessment item was submitted on time. A resubmission option is not available for the In-Semester Exam or the Case-Based Series Assessment Presentation and Facilitated Discussion or Clinical Supervision Viva.
After resubmission, the maximum result is a pass mark for that assessment/submission component. Students who are granted a resubmission for an assessment item and do not submit by the scheduled date will not be permitted to reschedule the assessment.
Students will be eligible for a maximum of ONE resubmission or resit option for this course.
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.
Submitting assessment in Blackboard and Turnitin
When assessment is submitted through Blackboard or Turnitin you 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.
Instructions on how to submit assignments through Blackboard and Turnitin are available at: https://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.
Submittingﾠassessment in Inspera
Inspera Assessment may be used in OCTY3104 - Occupational Therapy Practice in Community Contexts. The assessment item(s) could include a non-invigilated/invigilated on-campus and digital assessment and students in this course will complete/submit these assessments using their own device. Details about Inspera Assessment including an introduction to Inspera functionality and where to go for support are available https://web.library.uq.edu.au/library-services/it/assessments-inspera . Further information will be provided in the Blackboard site for this course, and practice opportunities will be available throughout the semester.
Due times for assessment items
Please note:ﾠAll assessment items are scheduled in Australian Eastern Standard time. If you are not in Queensland, please ensure you take any time differences into account.
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
Ask NED (National Equipment Database)
The National Equipment Database (NED) can be accessed directly through the "Ask NED" website - https://askned.com.au/catalog. A direct link to this site is provided on the OCTY3104 Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site.ﾠ
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 |
Workshop |
Practical Applied Workshops Students will actively participate in practical applied workshops, which foster a community of learning in which to practice and enhance knowledge and skill development. Students will attend two x 2 hour workshops each week (either Monday 11:00 -1:00pm and Friday 9:00 - 11:00am OR Monday 1:00 - 3:00pm and Friday 11:00 - 1:00pm). All workshops will be delivered face to face (unless identified otherwise by course staff). These workshops will have a practical/case-based focus and will apply knowledge acquired in the professional preparation activities and previous courses. As students are working within learning communities and will be participating in assessment with another member or other members from the same workshop group it is vital that students attend their relevant workshops. Sign-On will be available for these workshops. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 13 |
Not Timetabled |
Professional Preparation Activities Students will be expected to engage in structured/guided activities (including the below outlined online modules) that serve as an introduction to each weeks topic and provide a base of knowledge on which to build in the applied workshops. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Multiple weeks From Week 3 To Week 4 |
Not Timetabled |
SHRS Online Modules - NDIS & Private Practice Students will complete two online modules which introduce students to the NDIS and Private Practice. The modules are 1) NDIS Module 1 - Understanding the participant's journey through the NDIS (including revision of "Introduction to the NDIS") and 2) Private Practice Module 1 - Introduction to Private Practice. These modules have content, videos, and activities that will support students to expand their knowledge for these two practice contexts. Learning outcomes: L01, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 5 To Week 13 |
Practical |
Measuring People, Equipment and Environments Session & Simulations/Practicals In Week 5, students will be provided with a single opportunity to attend a practical session focused on developing the clinical skills necessary for measuring people, equipment, and environments. Within the session, course staff will support students to gain information and develop skills required to complete these tasks in clinical practice. For this session, attendance is compulsory. Additionally, students will be expected to attend two assigned simulations/practicals (after they have completed their OCTY3103 People Handling) to practice these skills under simulated conditions and demonstrate their competency as per the assessment that is outlined in the assessment section of this course profile. For these sessions, attendance is compulsory. If students are not able to attend these sessions in full and can provide a legitimate reason (i.e. medical or extenuating circumstances) then they must submit an absentee form with associated evidence to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Student and Academic Support Unit (enquiries.shrs@uq.edu.au) within three calendar days. If approval is received, students will then need to complete a make-up activity to ensure that they have reviewed the missed content and can apply it clinically (if miss the Week 5 workshop) OR have developed proficiency/competency in applying the skills in practice (if miss the simulation practicals). If students miss the workshop the make-up activity will need to be submitted by Friday, 4th of April @ 1:00pm. If students miss the simulation/practicals the make-up activity will need to be scheduled and advised by the course coordinator, but where possible will take place in either Week 12 or Week 13 of semester. Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L06, L07, L08 |
Week 5 (24 Mar - 30 Mar) |
Case-based learning |
Compulsory Session with Service Consumer In Week 5, students will be provided with a single opportunity to attend a service consumer (client/participant) session. This session will be used as an opportunity to provide details of and insights into the service consumer the Case-Based Series Assessment is centred around. Within the session, course staff will support students to gain information about the consumer and the consumer/equipment specifications necessary for the completion of the Case-Based Series Assessment submissions (i.e., Presentation and Facilitated Discussion, Report, and Clinical Supervision Viva) for this course. For this session, attendance is compulsory and will be recorded. If students are not able to attend this session and can provide a legitimate reason (i.e. medical or extenuating circumstances) then they must submit an absentee form with associated evidence to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Student and Academic Support Unit (enquiries.shrs@uq.edu.au) within three calendar days. If approval is received, students will then need to complete a make-up activity to ensure that they have received and engaged with the necessary case-based series assessment-related information that was gathered within the session. This make-up activity will need to be submitted by Monday, 7th of April 2025 @ 4:00pm (16:00). Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 9 (28 Apr - 04 May) |
Team Based Learning |
Presentation Attendance & Professional Evaluations In Week 9, students must attend (compulsory), in full, all presentations for their Presentation and Facilitated Discussion session on Monday 28th April 2025 OR Friday 2nd May 2025. Sign-on for these sessions will occur in Week 5. During these presentations students will actively participate in professional colleague evaluations (within own group) for all groups that present, submitting the group evaluation online. If students are not able to attend their session in full and can provide a legitimate reason (i.e. medical or extenuating circumstances) then they must submit an absentee form with associated evidence to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Student and Academic Support Unit (enquiries.shrs@uq.edu.au) within three calendar days. If approval is received, students will then need to complete a make-up activity to ensure that they have reviewed the missed presentations/facilitated discussions and have reflected upon and evaluated the recommendations/clinical justifications within each of the missed presentations. This make-up activity will need to be submitted by Monday, 12th of May 2025 @ 4:00pm. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08 |
Week 11 (12 May - 18 May) |
General contact hours |
Wheelchair and Seating Professional Development This professional development event is a single-day-long opportunity, held on a Saturday, for students to gain knowledge from and interact with clients/consumers, occupational therapists, suppliers, and equipment and technology related to experiences of using a mobility aid, wheelchair/motorised mobility aid and seating recommendations, completing relevant documentation/scripts and writing associated assistive technology reports. It will include presentations, demonstrations, and opportunities to view and interact with relevant technologies. Information presented at this event is assessable and will not be made available post-completion of the event, therefore, student attendance is strongly encouraged. Learning outcomes: L02, L04, L05 |
Additional learning activity information
Using the course site on Learn.UQ
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences uses the Blackboard (Learn.UQ) (https://learn.uq.edu.au) and you are expected to login daily as this system, along with email, will be the primary way the School communicates with you regarding the program. The Learn.UQ course site will provide course-specific announcements, lecture notes, learning resources and timetable information. Assessment is also required to be submitted electronically via the Learn.UQ course site and your grades/feedback will be provided online. For this course, course content and assessment details will provided on Learn.UQ (Blackboard) and submission of assessment will be completed via Inspera, Learn.UQ and/or TurnItIn.
Statement Regarding Class Participation
As occupational therapists-in-training, occupational therapy students are required to develop a range of professional competencies that must be demonstrated as graduate therapists. OCTY coded courses aim to provide students with learning activities and experiences that support the development of these professional skills and behaviours. Thus, participation in tutorials (workshops) and other practical sessions may be compulsory, and may therefore be monitored. Pass/fail criteria may be assigned for the quality of contributions and appropriate participation in tutorials or practical sessions (Refer to PPL 3.10.02 Assessment). Students who do not participate appropriately may be required to contribute additional work to demonstrate their understanding of this component of the course. Students should ensure that they check assessment details in the assessment section of their ECP to confirm whether or not they will be enrolled in courses for which this statement applies.
Statement Regarding Provision of In-Class Content
Course notes will be provided on 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.
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 for 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:
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: