Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- 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 assist students to develop an understanding of the impact of injury, acute illness & chronic medical conditions on client's occupational performance & participation. Students will learn from the lived experience of adult clients & will develop skills in information gathering, service provision & service evaluation for these clients.
This course examines problems in occupational performance and participation encountered by adults with acute and chronic neurological and medical conditions. Through the examination of case material, students will develop clinical reasoning skills, practical skills, experience and knowledge of a variety of problems of performance encountered by clients. They will also explore a range of approaches and interventions, within the context of a range of occupational therapy models, to assist clients to overcome these problems. Students will be required to draw on knowledge and skills acquired from both occupational therapy and other university courses to enhance their learning in this course.
This course examines problems in occupationalﾠperformance and participation encountered by adults with acute and chronic neurological and medical conditions. Through the examination of case material, students will develop clinical reasoning skills, practical skills, experience and knowledge of a variety of problems of performance encountered by clients. They will also explore a range of approaches and interventions, within the context of a range of occupational therapy models, to assist clients to overcome these problems. Students will be required to draw on knowledge and skills acquired from both occupational therapy and other university courses to enhance their learning in this course.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
OCTY7823, OCTY7824, OCTY7825 or OCTY7835
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
OCTY2210, OCTY7822
Restrictions
Master of Occupational Therapy Studies
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Freyr Patterson
Dr Chloe Bryant
Professor Jodie Copley
Professor Jennifer Fleming
Clinical educator
Dr Lisa Gardener
Dr Sarah Prescott
Ms Jessica Banks
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
A detailed outline of the timetable will be available on Blackboard including a specific timetable for the learning activities scheduled for Thursday afternoons.
Every week of semester, students will be required to watch one pre-recorded two-hour lecture. Students are also required to participate in aﾠtutorialﾠon Wednesdays for 1.5 hours (facilitated face-to-face on campus).
During the semester there is anﾠUpper Limb Practical workshop (which is a one-off all-day workshop will be held on Saturday 2nd September) and Hypertonicityﾠworkshopﾠwhich will be held on Thursday afternoon (1-5pm) for one weekﾠof semester.
Every student will participate in a Sessional Placement Experienceﾠduring the semester - Please refer to Learning Activities and Assessment for further details. Students will be allocated to this learning activity and notified via InPlace.ﾠ
Students participate in a one-ffﾠInterprofessional Simulation Experienceﾠwhich will be scheduled for Thursday afternoon in weeks 9, 10 or 11. Allocation for this learning activity will occur at the beginning of the semester.ﾠ
Finally, prior to commencing sessional placement all students must undergo compulsory People Handling Cometency Training and Assessment (one day) as well as participate in a Simulation Experience (4hours). Due to the timing of sessional placement, site requirements including student numbers,ﾠand cohort sizes, these learning activities have been scheduled for O week. Students will be advised of their allocated time and days prior to O week.ﾠ
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Aims and outcomes
This course aims to provide students with a background in the occupational performance difficulties of adults with a range of neurological and medical conditions.ﾠThe course also supports student learning in the process of client centred practice when analysing and addressing occupational performance difficulties.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Act in a professional manner that is consistent with the standards and values of the occupational therapy profession, including the maintenance of professional requirements.
LO2.
Analyse client values and needs to determine and design practice that is client-centred and culturally responsive.
LO3.
Identify and analyse the underlying mechanisms, signs, and symptoms of a range of acute and chronic neurological and medical conditions in adults, including in a clinical context.
LO4.
Apply the knowledge of acute and chronic neurological and medical conditions to case material and in a clinical context, to analyse and determine the potential implications for occupational performance and participation.
LO5.
Apply and analyse the scope of practice of occupational therapy in relation to information gathering, service provision and evaluation for a range of clients with acute and chronic neurological and medical conditions.
LO6.
Apply and analyse clinical reasoning and clinical decision-making in relation to specific case study material and in a clinical context, to design information gathering, service provision and/or evaluation plans.
LO7.
Use and carry out a range of professional and communication skills in interactions with clients, significant others and team members in a clinical setting.
LO8.
Use and carry out a range of professional and communication skills in interactions with interprofessional team members in a clinical setting.
LO9.
Use and carry out skills for people and manual handling tasks including risk management in a clinical setting.
LO10.
Reflect on and provide critical appraisal of own and others performance as required and implement appropriate changes in response to this appraisal.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation |
Case Study Assignment - Assessment Plan
|
30% |
22/08/2024 2:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation |
Case Study Assignment - Intervention Plan
|
30% (MUST PASS) |
10/10/2024 2:00 pm |
| Examination, Performance |
End of Semester Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
|
40% (MUST PASS) |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
Examination Period |
| Performance, Placement |
Sessional Placement (Adult Physical)
|
Pass/Fail (MUST PASS) |
Week 2 - Week 13
Rolling dates based on sessional placement allocation dates |
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
Case Study Assignment - Assessment Plan
- Online
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
22/08/2024 2:00 pm
Task description
Students will be required to independently work with one case study to develop an assessment plan. Refer to Task Description which will be available on Learn.UQ for specific details/requirements of tasks.
The case material, including supporting resources, will be available to students on Learn.UQ.
Submission guidelines
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 Assignment - Intervention Plan
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation
- Weight
- 30% (MUST PASS)
- Due date
10/10/2024 2:00 pm
Task description
Students will be required to independently work with one case study to develop an intervention plan. Refer to Task Description which will be available on Learn.UQ for specific details/requirements of tasks.
The case material, including supporting resources, will be available to students on Learn.UQ.
Hurdle requirements
You must pass this assessment in order to pass OCTY7828 overall.Submission guidelines
The Case Study Assignment will be submitted by the due date and time as follows: Written tasks to be submitted via Turnitin and video-recorded tasks to be submitted via Blackboard.
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.
End of Semester Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Examination, Performance
- Weight
- 40% (MUST PASS)
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
Examination Period
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
The OSCE will be conducted in the end of semester exam period, and will assess clinical, theory and communication skills covered in the course. The OCSE will consist of students being assigned to complete interactions and activities with simulated patient/s and/or significant others and/or team members and clinical educator/s. A written component may also be included.
The OSCE may include the following processes:
- Formal perusal period.
- Transition and set up within the practical stations.
- Interactions with simulated patient/s (SP) involving completing an assessment/s or a reassessment and/or a treatment session, and +/- interaction with a simulated significant other, and +/- interaction with a simulated team member.
- Transition to theory examination room
- Written examination
- Interaction with a clinical educator.
Hurdle requirements
You must pass this assessment in order to pass OCTY7828 overall.Exam details
| Planning time | 5 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Other |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Sessional Placement (Adult Physical)
- Hurdle
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Performance, Placement
- Weight
- Pass/Fail (MUST PASS)
- Due date
Week 2 - Week 13
Rolling dates based on sessional placement allocation dates
- Other conditions
- Work integrated learning.
Task description
This component of assessment relates to clinical conduct and practice during the sessional placement. During the sessional placement/simulation experience students will work as a team (in pairs or groups of 3 students) with a client to conduct information gathering/assessment and service provision. Refer to Learning Activities section 4.1 of the ECP for description of the components of this assessment item, Sessional Placement: Adult Physical (Field Work).
The main objectives of the sessional placement experience are for the student to:
- Have a supervised practical experience within a simulated clinical setting/clinical setting.
- Communicate with a client and staff (as appropriate) in a simulated clinical setting/clinical setting
- Conduct an initial interview, information gathering/assessment and/or service provision with a client in a simulated clinical setting/clinical setting.
- Write progress notes and a weekly treatment plan based on assessment or service provision conducted.
- Develop an understanding of the roles of the different members of the healthcare team within the hospital setting.
The assessment will be completed individually. To pass this assessment item students must:
- Participate in a (formative) simulation-based learning experience on UQ campus AND,
- participate in, and pass People Handling Competency Training and Assessment (pass/fail) - one-day on UQ campus. Refer to Learn.UQ for marking criteria AND,
- participate in one (formative) interprofessional simulation-based learning experience in either weeks 9, 10 or 11 AND,
- participate in, and pass on-site sessional placement (pass/fail) in a hospital rehabilitation setting on a Thursday morning for up to three weeks during the semester. Refer to Learn.UQ for marking criteria AND,
- attend 7 x Professional Practice Preparation sessions on a Thursday afternoon during the semester.
Further details regarding the sessional placement experience will be discussed at the Briefing in week 1.
Hurdle requirements
You must pass this assessment in order to pass OCTY7828 overall.Submission guidelines
All progress notes are to be submitted to the clinical educator prior to leaving the session each week.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
If you are unable to attend forﾠmedical or extenuating circumstances, you are required to email a completedﾠabsentee formﾠto the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Student and Academic Support Unit (enquiries.shrs@uq.edu.au) within three calendarﾠdays. The absentee form to complete is located in Blackboard/Learning Resources/Course Information Folder. Please remember to cc your Course Coordinator in the email and attach your evidence required. With approval, you will be allocated new dates to participate in the interprofessional simulation and/or the sessional placement. If approved you will be offered an alternate learning activity for a professional practice preparation session you were not able to participate in.
The Student and Academic Support Unit will respond to you via email outlining whether you have been approved and they will inform course staff of the outcome.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 34 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 0 - 34%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 35 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 35 - 44% |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 54 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 45 - 54%. A grade of 3 will be awarded to a student who achieves a final mark of 55% or higher but who does not pass the "must pass" assessment items noted in assessment details. |
| 4 (Pass) | 55 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 55% - 64% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted in assessment details. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 65% - 74% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted in assessment details. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 75% - 84% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted in assessment details. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 85% -100% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted in assessment details. |
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 Case Study Assignment - Intervention Plan, End of Semester OSCE Exam, and the Sessional Placement 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 available for this course.
Additional assessment information
I am unable to participate in a sessional placement item?
For sessional placement within OCTY7828 you are required to participate in:
- Interprofessional simulation
- Professional practice preparation sessions (Thursday afternoon)
- Sessional placement (Pass/Fail)
If you are unable to attend forﾠmedical or extenuating circumstances, you are required to email a completedﾠabsentee formﾠto the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Student and Academic Support Unit (enquiries.shrs@uq.edu.au) within three calendarﾠdays. The absentee form to complete is located in Blackboard/Learning Resources/Course Information Folder. Please remember to cc your Course Coordinator in the email and attach your evidence required. With approval, you will be allocated new dates to participate in the interprofessional simulation and/or the sessional placement. If approved you will be offered an alternate learning activity for a professional practice preparation session you were not able to participate in.
The Student and Academic Support Unit will respond to you via email outlining whether you have been approved and they will inform course staff of the outcome.
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.
f used on placement, students are responsible for any outputs generated by AI, such as clinical notes and reports, and will be held accountable for the actions of any AI that is used in clinical practice. This responsibility includes ensuring adherence to the relevant profession's code of conduct and ethical standards. Transparency about generative AI use is essential in placement environments. Students must follow the relevant policies and procedures of their placement provider. Students are reminded that they need to demonstrate their ability to meet the inherent requirements of the relevant profession, operate within its scope of practice, and ensure that client/patient privacy and confidentiality are maintained at all times. Under no circumstances should identifiable clinical information be uploaded to open or external AI platforms, as it is unethical and irresponsible.
Resubmission/Resit of assessment items
No items are eligible for re-sit or resubmission in OCTY7828.
Deferred exams
Students may be eligible for a deferred exam if there are exceptional or unavoidable circumstances, or as a one-off discretionary request. Deferred exam requests should be submitted as soon as possible, and no later than five calendar days after the date of the original exam.
Further details, including how to apply, can be found at - https://my.uq.edu.au/node/189/0#0. Please also email the Course Coordinator to advise of the deferred exam request.
Submitting assessment in Blackboard and Turnitin
When the assessment is submitted throughﾠBlackboardﾠyou will receive a confirmation page as a digital receipt. This information will also be sent to your student e-mail account. Please ensure you keep this email.
When the assessment is submitted throughﾠTurnitinﾠyou will receive a confirmation page displaying “Submission Complete!” and can then proceed to download your digital receiptﾠfrom yourﾠAssignment inbox.ﾠIt is suggested that you save a copy of the receipt for your personal records.
Instructions on how to submit assignments through Blackboard and Turnitin are available at:ﾠhttps://web.library.uq.edu.au/library-services/it/learnuq-blackboard-help/learnuq-assessment. Please review this information so you understand how to successfully submit your assessment items.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Statement Regarding Provision of Lecture Contentﾠ
Lecture notes will be provided on Learn.UQ (Blackboard) prior to lectures and/or tutorials whenever possible. 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. When available,ﾠlecture recording software (Echo360) will be used.ﾠStudents should be aware that lecture recording software is not available in all lecture theatres, and allocation of lecture rooms is out of the control of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Thus, the use of lecture recording software should not be assumed.ﾠ
Lectures will be recorded and made available to students wherever possible. Tutorials will not be recorded.ﾠ
Statement Regarding Provision of In-Class Content
Course notes will be provided on or via Learn.UQ (Blackboard) prior to course workshops whenever possible. Additional material and information conveyed during class contacts (i.e., workshops) will not be supplied to students in electronic form after the class has finished, unless planned as part of course activities. It is expected that students will take notes during classes to supplement the notes provided on Learn.UQ, as note taking enhances learning and recall of information. It is the responsibility of students who are not able to attend a workshop and class contact to liaise with other students to obtain content from missed classes. The nature and structure of the workshops and associated activities do not lend themselves to successful recording using centralised recording software, therefore recordings of workshops will not typically be made or provided to students.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
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Multiple weeks |
Workshop |
Professional Practice Preparation Workshops On Thursday afternoons in weeks 1,2,3,6,7 and 8 students will participate in workshops focused on preparation for block practice placement. In week 13 on Thursday afternoon a preparation session for the end of semester OSCE will be facilitated. |
Workshop |
Upper Limb/Splinting & Hypertonicity Workshops Students will attend 2 workshops throughout the semester. The Upper Limb/Splinting workshop will be held on Saturday 7th September 8.30am-4.30pm. Preparation materials will be provided on Blackboard. The Hypertonicity Workshop will be held on Thursday afternoon in week 12. |
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Multiple weeks From O-week To Week 13 |
Fieldwork |
Sessional Placement Experience Sessional Placement: Adult Physical (Field Work): All students will participate in a sessional placement learning experience. The context is an adult rehabilitation setting. Within the sessional placement experience students will: The sessional placement experience will provide students with a supervised experience of assessment and intervention practices within this setting. |
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Lecture |
Pre-recorded Lecture content to support activities in tutorials |
Tutorial |
Tutorials to support learning Students will participate in weekly tutorials of 1.5 hours. Tutorials will be delivered as a face-to-face session. |
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Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Tutorial |
Sessional Placement Briefing This is a compulsory one-off 2-hour briefing tutorial that must be attended by all students as it will cover important information and requirements regarding the sessional placement/simulation experience for OCTY7828. This session prepares students for the sessional placement learning experience and provides opportunity to discuss assessment items within the course, and will be delivered on campus face-to-face on Monday afternoon in week 1. |
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.