Occupational Therapy for Children & Youth II for Graduates (OCTY7826)

Course overview

This course introduces students to occupational therapy practice for children and youth with social-emotional challenges, those at risk of developing mental health issues, and those with developmental or acquired neurological conditions that impact their occupational performance and participation. Frames of reference for addressing these issues will be introduced along with appropriate information gathering methods, interventions and service provision. It will also address the participation of children, youth and their families in relation to their home, school and community environments.

Occupational therapy's scope of concernﾠis human occupation and itsﾠcapacity to support health and participation throughout the lifespan. This course is presented in two modules: Module 1 is designed to developﾠ students' knowledge of children and youth with neurological and physical conditionsﾠ and Module 2 is designed to develop students' knowledge about children and youth with mental health conditions. Students will consolidate their understanding of the occupational therapy process i.e. the ability to develop a pre-assessment image and plan for information gathering; conduct assessment and goal setting with clients and families; analyse and evaluate results; create an intervention plan; and evaluate outcomes. Application and articulation of decision-making and early clinical reasoning skills as part of the occupational therapy process is an important part of the learning of this course. Students will be introduced to course concepts and guided in their acquisition of knowledge and understanding through their engagement with lectures and tutorials, fieldwork activities involving infant simulation and implementation of a skill development program with prep students, and other assessment activities including a case assignment.ﾠ

Course requirements

Assumed background

Students should be familiar with the theoretical foundations of occupational therapy practice, as well as the occupational therapy process, particularly with reference to working with children and youth. An understanding of occupation and family centred practice, aspects of motor, psychological and social functioning in childhood and adolescence and their impact on skill acquisition and occupational performance is assumed. Students should also be familiar with the range of personal, social, environmental, and developmental factors that influence the acquisition of occupational roles throughout childhood and adolescence, as well as a range of frames of reference used to guide occupational therapy practice with children and youth.

Prerequisites

You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:

OCTY7823, OCTY7824, OCTY7825, OCTY7835

Incompatible

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

OCTY2104, OCTY2208, OCTY7814

Restrictions

Master of Occupational Therapy Studies

Course contact

Course staff

Timetable

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

Additional timetable information

For details of lecture and tutorial outline please seeﾠLearn.UQ (Blackboard) site for this course.

Aims and outcomes

The purpose of this course is to develop students' understanding of, and competence in, occupational therapy practice for children and youth with social and emotional challenges, those at risk of developing mental health issues, and those with developmental or acquired neurological and non-neurologicalﾠphysical conditions and their families. An understanding of the key issues that may impact upon occupational performance and participation in addition to the models of service delivery and frames of reference utilised when addressing these issues will be developed. An overarching aim of the course is for students to consolidate an understanding of the occupational therapy process i.e. developing a pre-assessment image and plan for information gathering; conducting assessment and goal setting; analysing and evaluating results; creating an intervention plan; and evaluating outcomes. Application and articulation of decision-making and early clinical reasoning skills as part of the occupational therapy process is also an important part of the learning of this course.

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

Assessment

Assessment summary

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

Infant Simulation

• Hurdle
• Team or group-based
• In-person

Mode

Activity/ Performance

Category

Practical/ Demonstration, Role play/ Simulation

Weight

Pass/Fail (MUST PASS)

Due date

30/08/2024 2:00 pm

Students will be required to attend the infant simulation session in week 5, and then submit the OT Processes with Infants worksheet by 2pm 30/08/2024.

Task description

Hurdle requirements

Submission guidelines

Assessment is pass/fail based on attendance at infant simulation session and submission of the OT Process with Infants worksheet via Turnitin.

Deferral or extension

You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.

An alternative activity will be arranged.

Case Study Part 1 - Assignment

• Hurdle

Mode

Written

Category

Paper/ Report/ Annotation

Weight

35% (MUST PASS)

Due date

20/09/2024 2:00 pm

This assessment will be completed and submitted individually.

Task description

Hurdle requirements

Submission guidelines

Assignment is to be submitted via Turnitin, Learn.UQ

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.

Case Study Part 2 - End of Semester Clinical Examination

• Hurdle

Mode

Oral

Category

Examination, Practical/ Demonstration

Weight

30% (MUST PASS)

Due date

End of Semester Exam Period

2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024

End of semester examination period

Task description

Hurdle requirements

Exam details

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

Please apply for an end of semester deferral.

Placement and Case Report

• Hurdle
• In-person
• Online

Mode

Activity/ Performance, Written

Category

Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Placement, Practical/ Demonstration

Weight

35% (MUST PASS)

Due date

13/09/2024 - 8/11/2024

Case Report Due: Block 1 - 13 Sept 2024 17:00, Block 2 - 08 Nov 2024 17:00

Task description

Hurdle requirements

Submission guidelines

The written report for this fieldwork will be submitted via Turnitin by 5 pm on the date stipulated in the fieldwork description.

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.

Course grading

Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.

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 ALL items 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.

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.

Not all of the assessment components of this course may be re-assessed with supplementary assessment. A grade of 3 or N does not guarantee that supplementary assessment may be undertaken for this course, however students may apply.

The Skills Development Program is not eligible for Supplementary Assessment.

Additional assessment information

If a student fails to attend the pass/fail sessions for the Infant Simulation, submission of an alternate assessment may be required.

Re-submission/Resit of Assessment Items

The School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences supports the concept of re-submission or resitting of failed assessment items in specific and defined circumstances. In this course, the Paeds Fieldwork Case Report (NOT THE PAEDS ﾠPLACEMENT ITSELF) is ﾠeligible for the re-submission optionﾠ if the assessment item was submittedﾠ on time.ﾠ Case Study Part 1, Case Study Part 2, and the Paedsﾠ Placement ARE NOT eligible for re-submission/resit.ﾠ

After re-submission, the maximum result is a pass mark for that assessment component. Students who are granted a re-submission ﾠfor an assessment item and do not submit byﾠ 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 Blackboard and Turnitin

When assessment is submitted through ﾠBlackboardﾠ you will receive a confirmation page as a digital receipt.ﾠ This information will also be sent to your student e-mail account.ﾠ Please ensure you keep this email.

When assessment is submitted throughﾠ Turnitin ﾠyou 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.

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.

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.

Feedback and Evaluation

Feedback is an ongoing process and will be provided to students during learning activities, in lectures and tutorials and through assessment submission. Feedback may come from staff, self, peers or during fieldwork encounters. Students whose participation is limited may find that they receive limited ongoing feedback. Students are encouraged to ask for feedback on their performance during learning activities and are welcome to approach staff for individual feedback or discussion of performance at mutually negotiated times.

Students are also welcome to provide feedback on course content, resources and learning experiences to the course coordinator. This may be done directly via email to the course coordinator throughout the semester or may be provided through the formal process of completing course and teaching evaluations at the end of each semester.

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

Occupational Therapy 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.ﾠOCTY 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 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 theﾠ ECP to confirm whether or not they will be enrolled in courses for which this statement applies.

Occupational Therapy Statement Regarding Provision of Lecture Content

Lecture notes will be provided on Learn UQ (Blackboard) prior to lectures and/or tutorials whenever possible. Occupational Therapy ﾠhas a policy that additional material and information conveyed during lectures and tutorials will not be supplied to students in electronic form after the class has finished. 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 lecture/tutorial to liaise with other students to obtain content from missed classes. Lectures ﾠwill be recorded and made available to students wherever possible.

Occupational Therapy 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.

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:

• Working with Children Policy
• Fitness to Practise Policy
• Vaccinations and Immunisation Procedure