Course profile

Introduction to Occupational Therapy for Graduates (OCTY7809)

Study period
Sem 2 2024
Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person

Course overview

Study period
Semester 2, 2024 (15/07/2024 - 16/11/2024)
Study level
Postgraduate Coursework
Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Units
2
Administrative campus
St Lucia
Coordinating unit
Health & Rehab Sci School

This course will provide students with an introduction to occupational therapy, including the occupational therapy philosophy, history of the profession and theoretical underpinnings. It will also overview of the fundamental stages of the occupational therapy process, which begins from the point of receiving an occupational therapy referral, assessment, intervention and outcome evaluation. It will also introduce students to Activity Analysis as a core occupational therapy skill.

This is a foundational course introducing graduate students to occupations, key occupational therapy theories and models, and how these inform occupational therapy practice. It will introduce graduate students to the occupational therapy process, which entails a series of foundational stages that occupational therapists follow when interacting with clients across different populations. Students will be introduced to each of these stages from the point of receiving an occupational therapy referral, through to the process of information gathering, assessment, goal setting, intervention planning, evaluation and documentation. Students will be introduced to evidence-based practice and its role in occupational therapy practice. Students will also develop foundational skills in activity analysis, a core occupational therapy skill underpinning practice.

Course requirements

Incompatible

You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:

OCTY1101 or OCTY1104

Restrictions

MOccThySt students

Jointly taught details

This course is jointly-taught with:

  • OCTY1205

OCTY7809 runs parallel to OCTY1205. The online lecture series will be delivered jointly to students in both courses however, all other learning activities will be separate in order to meet the unique learning needs of each course.

Course contact

Course coordinator

Dr Wei Qi Koh

Any questions regarding assessment/course content/course requirements should be posted on the Ed discussion board on the Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site for this course. For questions or concerns that are of a more personal nature, please email or make an appointment with the course coordinator. Emails will be responded to within 48 hours (whenever possible). This excludes weekends; for instance, an email posted at 11:45pm on Friday night will be responded to by close of business on Tuesday or Wednesday morning. For emails that request information which are already provided in the Electronic Course Profile (ECP), students will be redirected back to the ECP for more information.

Course staff

Lecturer

Tutor

Dr Wei Qi Koh
Miss Alice Zuber
Associate Professor Merrill Turpin

Timetable

The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.

Additional timetable information

A detailed weekly timetable is available on the Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site for this course.

Aims and outcomes

Aims and outcomes

This course aims to provide an introduction to the occupational therapy profession and process. Students will acquire foundational knowledge on history and philosophy underpinning occupational therapy, and key theories. In addition, it aims to introduce students to the process that occupational therapists undertake (i.e., different stages) from receiving a referral, to gathering information, assessing a client, planning and delivering interventions, and evaluating outcomes. Clinical-based scenarios will be used to enhance students’ understanding of the process, and how theory informs clinical practice. In addition, there are "Clinician Spotlight" spotlights that will feature across the course where clinicians from different areas of practice will share their experiences. This course also aims to introduce students to evidence-based practice, where students will learn about how occupational therapists seek evidence to support clinical practice. By participating in learning activities and practical learning sessions, including tutorials and practical classes, students will acquire knowledge and skills that can be applied in occupational therapy practice.

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

LO1.

Demonstrate an understanding of the philosophy, history and professional values in occupational therapy.

LO2.

Demonstrate an understanding of core occupational therapy concepts, including the construct of occupations, the interrelationship between the person, occupation(s) and environment, and their impact on occupational performance and health.

LO3.

Identify and describe the occupational therapy process and each of its stages, from the point of receiving a referral to the conclusion of occupational therapy services.

LO4.

Describe how theory informs occupational therapy practice.

LO5.

Apply and describe the application of the occupational therapy process in clinical practice.

LO6.

Describe evidence-based practice and its application in the occupational therapy process.

LO7.

Demonstrate foundational therapeutic communication skills necessary for professional communication.

LO8.

Demonstrate foundational skills in gathering information from a simulated patient by applying occupational therapy theory.

LO9.

Demonstrate foundational skills in activity analysis by applying the skills needed to analyse occupations and activities, based on the (i) context in which they occur, (ii) activity demands, and (iii) activity sequence.

LO10.

Demonstrate professional skills by working collaboratively and responsibly with peers as part of a team and professional communication.

Course overview
Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Category Assessment task Weight Due date
Quiz Online Quizzes
  • Online
 15%

29/07/2024 - 2/09/2024
Role play/ Simulation Simulated Patient Interview
  • Hurdle
  • Identity Verified
  • Online
 30% (Must Pass)

30/08/2024
Paper/ Report/ Annotation Activity and Occupational Analysis Assignment
  • Hurdle
  • Team or group-based
  • Online
 20% (Must Pass)

4/10/2024 2:00 pm
Paper/ Report/ Annotation Case Assignment
  • Hurdle
  • Team or group-based
  • Online
 35% (Must Pass)

25/10/2024 2:00 pm

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

Online Quizzes

  • Online
Mode
Written
Category
Quiz
Weight
15%
Due date

29/07/2024 - 2/09/2024

Other conditions
Time limited.

See the conditions definitions

Learning outcomes
L01, L02, L03, L04, L06

Task description

There will be 3 online quizzes in Weeks 3, 5 and 8. The quiz questions will be focused on assessing content associated with students’ learning in the weeks preceding the quizzes. To support students’ preparation for the quizzes, guiding study questions will be provided a week before each quiz. 

Submission guidelines

Criteria, Marking and Submission: Please refer to Learn.UQ to access information on the Task Assignment, Marking Criteria and Submission for this assessment item

Plagiarism and Artificial Intelligence: While students may discuss their responses during preparations preceding the quizzes, students need to be mindful that is the online quizzes are individual assignments. Responses that are submitted must be distinctly different. Students must not plagiarise teaching or learning materials, and must be able to demonstrate understanding of their own responses to the quiz questions. 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.

All assignments will be put through Turnitin to identify indicators of potential plagiarism, which in turn may then be investigated. Turnitin has released a tool to indicate the probability of text being produced by a generative AI tool. While it doesn’t determine misconduct, it can provide an indication of potential misconduct, which may be further investigated. 

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.

Requests for a deadline extension 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. Extension requests must be submitted 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. Please also email the Course Coordinator to advise of the exam extension request.

Late submission

A penalty of 1 grade for each 24 hour period from time submission is due will apply for up to 7 days. After 7 days you will receive a mark of 0.

Penalties will be applied unless there is sufficient evidence (e.g. screenshots, photos, or emails from AskUs) that the late submission was beyond the control of the student, for example, if there were technical issues that were unavoidable. Requests for removal of the late penalty for an online exam is made using the extension of assessment due date request. 

Simulated Patient Interview

  • Hurdle
  • Identity Verified
  • Online
Mode
Oral
Category
Role play/ Simulation
Weight
30% (Must Pass)
Due date

30/08/2024

Learning outcomes
L03, L04, L05, L07, L08, L10

Task description

Students will work in pairs to interview a simulated patient in Week 6 using telehealth. This assessment item will assess students' foundational information gathering skills and professional communication, which are skills essential to the occupational therapy process.  


This assessment item will be recorded.

Hurdle requirements

You must pass this assessment item to pass OCTY7809 overall.

Submission guidelines

Please refer to Learn.UQ to access information on the Task Assignment and Marking Criteria for this assessment item 

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 email and inform the Course Coordinator of the deferred exam request. 

Activity and Occupational Analysis Assignment

  • Hurdle
  • Team or group-based
  • Online
Mode
Written
Category
Paper/ Report/ Annotation
Weight
20% (Must Pass)
Due date

4/10/2024 2:00 pm

Learning outcomes
L02, L05, L09, L10

Task description

Students will work in pairs for this written assignment. This assignment requires students to demonstrate their understanding of the process of occupational orchestration, activity analysis and occupational analysis by applying their knowledge of these processes to practical scenarios.

Hurdle requirements

You must pass this assessment item to pass OCTY7809 overall.

Submission guidelines

Criteria, Marking and Submission: Please refer to Learn.UQ to access information on the Task Assignment, Marking Criteria and Submission for this assessment item

Plagiarism and Artificial Intelligence: Any attempted use of AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. All assignments will be put through Turnitin to identify indicators of potential plagiarism, which in turn may then be investigated. Turnitin has released a tool to indicate the probability of text being produced by a generative AI tool. While it doesn’t determine misconduct, it can provide an indication of potential misconduct, which may be further investigated. 

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.

Requests for a deadline extension 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. Extension requests must be submitted 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. Please also email the Course Coordinator to advise of the exam extension request.

Late submission

A penalty of 1 grade for each 24 hour period from time submission is due will apply for up to 7 days. After 7 days you will receive a mark of 0.

Case Assignment

  • Hurdle
  • Team or group-based
  • Online
Mode
Written
Category
Paper/ Report/ Annotation
Weight
35% (Must Pass)
Due date

25/10/2024 2:00 pm

Learning outcomes
L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L10

Task description

Students will work in pairs on a written case assignment, based on a given case study and from information gathered from the Simulated Patient Interview (Week 6). In the assignment, students will be required to demonstrate and apply knowledge of the occupational therapy process taught throughout the course.

Hurdle requirements

You must pass this assessment item to pass OCTY7809 overall.0

Submission guidelines

Criteria, Marking and Submission: Please refer to Learn.UQ to access information on the Task Assignment, Marking Criteria and Submission for this assessment item

Plagiarism and Artificial Intelligence: Any attempted use of AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. All assignments will be put through Turnitin to identify indicators of potential plagiarism, which in turn may then be investigated. Turnitin has released a tool to indicate the probability of text being produced by a generative AI tool. While it doesn’t determine misconduct, it can provide an indication of potential misconduct, which may be further investigated. 

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.

Requests for a deadline extension 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. Extension requests must be submitted 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. Please also email the Course Coordinator to advise of the exam extension request.

Late submission

A penalty of 1 grade for each 24 hour period from time submission is due will apply for up to 7 days. After 7 days you will receive a mark of 0.

Criteria, Marking and Submission: Please refer to Learn.UQ to access information on the Task Assignment, Marking Criteria and Submission for this assessment item

Plagiarism and Artificial Intelligence: Any attempted use of AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. All assignments will be put through Turnitin to identify indicators of potential plagiarism, which in turn may then be investigated. Turnitin has released a tool to indicate the probability of text being produced by a generative AI tool. While it doesn’t determine misconduct, it can provide an indication of potential misconduct, which may be further investigated.


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: Cumulative percentage of 0 - 34%.
2 (Fail) 35 - 44

Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: Cumulative percentage of 35 - 44%
3 (Marginal Fail) 45 - 54

Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes

Course grade description: Cumulative percentage 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 item(s)
4 (Pass) 55 - 64

Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: Cumulative percentage of 55 - 64%. All 'Must Pass' assessment item(s) must have been passed.
5 (Credit) 65 - 74

Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: Cumulative percentage of 65 - 74%. All 'Must Pass' assessment item(s) must have been passed.
6 (Distinction) 75 - 84

Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: Cumulative percentage of 75 - 84%. All 'Must Pass' assessment item(s) must have been passed.
7 (High Distinction) 85 - 100

Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: Cumulative percentage of 85 - 100%. All 'Must Pass' assessment item(s) must have been passed.

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. Students must pass the Simulated Patient Interview, Activity and Occupational Analysis Assignment, and Case Assignment, to pass this course overall; students who receive a final mark of 55% or higher but did not pass one or more of the "Must Pass" items will receive a Grade 3.

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is available for this course.

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) such as ChatGPT. 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.

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 Standardised Patient Interview Assessment is eligible for consideration of the resubmit option if the assessment item was completed on time. After resubmitting, the maximum result is a pass mark for that assessment component. Students who are granted a resubmit and do not attend on the scheduled date will not be permitted to reschedule the assessment.

Submitting assessment in Inspera

Inspera Assessment will be used for the Online Quiz Series and Case Assignment Submission. 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.

Submitting assessment in Learn.UQ (Blackboard) and Turnitin

For assessments that are submitted through Learn.UQ (Blackboard), students will receive a confirmation page as a digital receipt. This information will also be sent to the student's email account. Please ensure you keep this email. When an assessment is submitted through Turnitin you will receive a confirmation page displaying “Submission Complete!” and can then proceed to download your digital receipt from your Assignment inbox. It 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: 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.

Aims and outcomes
Learning resources

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.

Other course materials

If we've listed something under further requirement, you'll need to provide your own.

Required

Item Description Further Requirement
Course Textbook Townsend, E., & Polatajko, H. (2013). Enabling Occupation II: Advancing an Occupational Therapy Vision for Health, Well-being and Justice through Occupation (2nd ed.). Ottawa, ON: CAOT Publications ACE.
Course Textbook Schell, B.A.B, Gillen, G., & Scaffa, M.E. (2019). Willard & Spackman's Occupational Therapy (13th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Textbook Christiansen, C.H., & Townsend, E.A. (2010). Introduction to Occupation: The Art and Science of Living (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson

Recommended

Item Description Further Requirement
Textbook Turpin, M., & Iwama, M. (2011). Using Occupational Therapy Models in Practice. Edinburgh: Elsevier.
Textbook Taylor, R. R. (2020). The intentional relationship: Occupational therapy and use of self (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: FA Davis Co.
Textbook (APA Referencing Guide) American Psychological Association. (2019). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association: the offical guide to APA style (7th ed.). Washington DC: American Psychological Association.

Additional learning resources information

Other readings for this course will be derived from a number of sources including research articles and book chapters from other major occupational therapy texts. 

Assessment
Learning activities

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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Preparation Activities

Preparation activities that are necessary for each week’s learning activities, such as reading materials, will be provided (Weeks 1 to 13). Students are required to complete preparation activities before the weekly lecture and/or tutorial, depending on the learning requirements on the specified week. 

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08
Lecture

Lecture Series

Lectures will be delivered online each week from Weeks 1 to 13. They will be recorded to support student learning.

Sub-activity: There will be an additional face-to-face lecture in Week 3 for the Simulated Patient Interview Briefing. During some allotted lectures between Weeks 4 to 12, occupational therapy clinicians with different areas of expertise will deliver 1-hour online seminars. Clinicians will provide applied examples of the occupational therapy process based on their area of practice to facilitate students' learning of how knowledge is applied in clinical practice. Students will have the opportunity to clarify their understanding and gain insights into some of the different areas of practice in occupational therapy.

Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08
Tutorial

Tutorial Series

Tutorials will be delivered from Weeks 1 to 13. They provide additional learning materials and opportunities for practical application to support the lectures delivered each week. These are designed to support students to consolidate knowledge and reflect on how this knowledge might be applied in practice. Most tutorial content will be delivered face to face, and a few tutorials are designed as self-directed learning (online) activities. Please note that due to the practical nature, tutorials will not be recorded.

Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L10
Tutorial

Activity Analysis Tutorial Series

The "Activity Analysis" Tutorial Series will be delivered face-to-face from Weeks 4 to 9. Due to its practical nature, these tutorials will not be recorded.

Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L05, L09, L10
Workshop

Introductory Workshop Series (Orientation Week)

This week-long workshop series will take place face-to-face during the Orientation Week. Students will be introduced to the profession of occupational therapy, history and core philosophy, key occupational therapy theory and models, communication skills and clinical reflections. These will be recorded to support students' learning and content revisitation.

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04
Learning resources
Policies and procedures

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:

Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.

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