Course coordinator
Mrs Terra Bredy
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- 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 is designed to support graduate students to develop their understanding of the long term impact of both physical and mental health conditions on occupational performance and participation. Students will develop knowledge and skills in information gathering and service provision relevant to these conditions.
This course is designed to develop students' understanding of chronic conditions, including physical,ﾠcognitive, and mental health conditions.ﾠStudent also learnﾠthe impact of these chronic conditions on adults' occupational performance and participation. Students will develop knowledge and skills in information gathering, service provision, and clinical reasoning. Course material will be provided by way of lectures andﾠtutorials. The course will be taught by the course coordinator(s) and by external staff from pathology (School of Biomedical Sciences) and psychiatry (School of Medicine). Some additional guest speakers (with backgrounds in different areas of occupational therapy) will also feature in this course. In addition, this course includes a sessional placement that provides hands-on experiential learning with the older adult population.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
OCTY7809, OCTY7810, OCTY7811, OCTY7834
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
OCTY7825
Restrictions
MOccThySt students only
Jointly taught details
This course is jointly-taught with:
- OCTY2105
Lectures and Tutorials will be jointly taught.
Course contact
Lecturer
Mrs Terra Bredy
Course coordinator
Ms Jessica Thackeray
Lecturer
Ms Jessica Thackeray
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Awais Babri
Dr Furhan Iqbal
Guest lecturer
Dr Nicole Andrews
Ms Laura Stasinowsky
Ms Amanda Piggot
Dr Tomomi McAuliffe
Ms Megan Trevethan
Ms Lisa Wright
Clinical educator
Clinical educator
Mrs Briony Bermingham
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Students participate in a sessional placement as a part of this course and are encouraged to review the requirements here: Prepare for your placement - Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences - University of Queensland.
Please note that there may be instances, particularly with external presenters, where some course content is delivered online or via a pre-recordingﾠmade available to students. Should this occur,ﾠstudents will be notified prior to the scheduled time about theﾠoccurrence.ﾠ
Details about the course scheduleﾠare available on the OCTY7835 Blackboard site.
Aims and outcomes
This course aimsﾠto develop students' understanding of chronic conditions (both physical and mental health conditions) and the impact of these chronic conditions on adults' occupational performance and participation. It also aims toﾠdevelop students' knowledge and skills in information gathering, service provision, and clinical reasoning.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Recognise the features of a range of chronic health conditions (both physical and mental health conditions) and determine their impact on adults' occupational performance
LO2.
Identify common pathologies and clinical issues that underpin common chronic health conditions
LO3.
Use information from theories and models, clinical knowledge, research, and client information to select appropriate information-gathering and service-provision approaches for adults with chronic conditions, and explain the application of these processes in practice
LO4.
Use models, theories, and assessment information to plan, provide and evaluate occupational therapy for older adults.
LO5.
Demonstrate appropriate communication and professional behaviours during sessional fieldwork, including managing time effectively, working within legal and ethical responsibilities, following organisational policies, maintaining professional boundaries, contributing to peer learning, and maintaining therapeutic and professional relationships (including the ability to work effectively with others in a team).
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination |
In-Semester Exam
|
30% |
9/04/2025 11:00 am
Wednesday 9th April 11:00am |
| Reflection |
Reflection Assignment
|
10% |
2/05/2025 2:00 pm
Friday 2nd May, 14:00 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Sessional Placement Report
|
30% MUST PASS |
27/05/2025 2:00 pm
Tuesday 27th May 2025, 14:00 |
| Examination |
End-of-Semester Exam
|
30% |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
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 Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
9/04/2025 11:00 am
Wednesday 9th April 11:00am
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
This exam will be delivered in Inspera Assessment and completed on your personal laptop on campus.
This is a 1 hour, in-person, closed-book, computer-based exam conducted using Inspera. The in-semester exam assesses knowledge and skills learned in the lectures and tutorials from weeks 1-6 (including any readings lecturers/tutors indicate are assessable). It will include multiple-choice and short-answer questions. The exam will be held during the usual lecture time (note: there will not be any lectures or tutorials for this course in the week of the in-semester 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.
This assessment task evaluates students’ abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that using AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Materials | pen/pencil and a blank piece of paper is permitted |
| Exam platform | Inspera |
| Invigilation | Not invigilated |
Submission guidelines
Submission via Inspera
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
Exams submitted after the end of the submission time will incur a late penalty.
Reflection Assignment
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
2/05/2025 2:00 pm
Friday 2nd May, 14:00
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04, L05
Task description
Students will be required to critically reflect on their learning and performance during their sessional placement with older adults.
This assessment task evaluates students’ abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that using AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
The Reflection Assignment is to be submitted via Turn-it-in as a WORD document by the due date and time specified.
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.
Students are responsible for also advising the course coordinator if requesting an extension for this assessment item.
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.
Sessional Placement Report
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 30% MUST PASS
- Due date
27/05/2025 2:00 pm
Tuesday 27th May 2025, 14:00
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Students will undertake 7 weeks x 3.5 hours of sessional placement (including an on-site tutorial each week). This sessional placement involves working with a person in late adulthood. Students will support an older adult to identify and work towards goals that are meaningful to them. Students will need to demonstrate professional behaviour throughout this sessional placement and complete a sessional placement report. These reports will be based on the time spent with the older adult and should draw on information learned during the sessional placement tutorials and information learned more broadly in the occupational therapy program.
This assessment task evaluates students’ abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that using AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
You must pass this assessment to pass the course overall.Submission guidelines
The Sessional Placement Report is to be submitted via Turn-it-in as a WORD document by the due date and time specified.
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.
Students are responsible for also advising the course coordinator if requesting an extension for this assessment item.
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 Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
This exam will be delivered in Inspera Assessment and will be completed on your personal laptop on campus.
This is a 1 hour, in-person, closed-book, computer-based exam conducted using Inspera. The end-of-semester exam assesses knowledge and skills learned in the lectures and tutorials from weeks 8-13 (including any readings lecturers/tutors indicate are assessable). The exam will include multiple-choice and short-answer questions.
This assessment task evaluates students’ abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that using AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Materials | pen/pencil and a blank piece of paper is permitted |
| Exam platform | Inspera |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Submission via Inspera
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.
Students are responsible for also advising the course coordinator if requesting an extension for this assessment item.
Late submission
Exams submitted after the end of the submission time will incur a late penalty.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 34 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 0 - 34%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 35 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 35 - 44%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 54 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 45 - 54%. A grade of 3 will be awarded to a student who achieves a final mark of 55% or higher but who does not pass the 'MUST PASS' assessment items noted below. |
| 4 (Pass) | 55 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 55 - 64% and has passed the 'MUST PASS' assessment items noted below. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 65 - 74% and has passed the 'MUST PASS' assessment items noted below. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 75 - 84% and has passed the 'MUST PASS' assessment items noted below. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 85 - 100% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
Additional course grading information
Final marks falling between whole percentages will be rounded to the nearest whole percentage. Tie-breaking will be conducted using the round half-up method whereby half-way values are always rounded up, meaning, for example, that 89.5% and above will be rounded to 90% and 89.49% and below will be rounded down to 89%.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This course contains ‘must pass’ assessment items. You must pass ALL 'must pass' assessmentﾠitems to pass this course overall, i.e. even if your final percentage mark is 55% or higher eachﾠindividual ‘must pass’ assessment itemﾠmust have been passed.
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). 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 Sessional Placement Report is eligible for consideration of the resubmission option if the assessment item was submitted on time.
After resubmission, the maximum result is a pass mark for that assessment component. Students who are granted a resubmission for an assessment item and do not submit by the scheduled date will not be granted an extension.
Students will be eligible for a maximum of ONE resubmission or resit option for this course.
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 through Turnitin you will receive a confirmation page displaying “Submission Complete!” and can then proceed to download your digital receiptﾠfrom 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: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.
Submitting assessment in Inspera
Inspera Assessment will be used in OCTY7835. The assessment item(s) will 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 on the Blackboard site for this course, and practice opportunities will be available throughout the 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
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Whenever possible, lectures will be recorded, and the recordings will be made available to students.
Teaching staff may recommend specific readings in addition to the learning resources listed in this ECP.
Learn.UQ - Communityﾠand Course Sites
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences uses the Learning Management System Learn.UQ (https://learn.uq.edu.au) (otherwise known as Blackboard) for all courses in the MOccThySt. You are expected to log in to Blackboard daily, as this system, along with email, will be the primary way the school communicates with you regarding the program. ﾠThe Blackboard course sites are used to provide course-specific announcements, lecture and tutorial notes, lecture theatre recordings, timetables, manuals for practicals, tutorials and placements, sample exam papers, etc. In some courses, assessment is also required to be submitted electronically via the Blackboard course site, and your grades/feedback will be provided online (see each ECP and course Blackboard site for specific guidance).ﾠﾠﾠ
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Lecture |
Occupational therapy for chronic conditions Lectures on occupational therapy for chronic physical conditions. These lectures are planned as face-to-face lectures; however, due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. restrictions related to COVID, availability of teaching staff, etc.), the delivery mode may be changed to online. Readings/Ref: Cara & MacRae; McHugh; Crouch; Kaplan Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Tutorial |
Occupational therapy for chronic conditions Tutorials on occupational therapy for chronic physical and mental health conditions (2pm-3pm). These tutorials are planned as face-to-face tutorials; however, due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. restrictions related to COVID, availability of teaching staff, etc.), the delivery mode may be changed to online. Readings/Ref: Cara & MacRae; McHugh; Crouch; Kaplan Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
|
Multiple weeks From Week 4 To Week 5 |
Tutorial |
Sessional placement orientation 2x 2.5hr in person tutorials will provide orientation and introductory information to support the sessional placement. These sessional placement orientation hours are mandatory and will count towards the 1000 hours required by WFOT before graduating the program. Students will be required to complete relevant make-up tasks if unable to attend due to acceptable reasons. Readings/Ref: Taylor, R. R. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 6 To Week 12 |
Fieldwork |
Sessional placement Students will participate in 7 weeks x 3.5 hours of fieldwork in a setting with older adults. This fieldwork time includes an on-site tutorial each week, time with an older adult, and time to plan and document the OT process used with the resident/client. The majority of the placement settings will require students to attend from 09:00-12:30, however due to organisational requirements, one setting will require the allocated students to attend from 08:00-11:30. These sessional placement hours are mandatory and will count towards the 1000 hours required by WFOT before graduating the program. Students will be required to complete relevant make-up tasks if unable to attend due to acceptable reasons. Students are responsible for ensuring they meet the compliance requirements for their placement sites. Students will not be allocated to a placement site until all compliance documents are provided. Students are encouraged to ensure they provide evidence of their compliance with placement requirements as soon as possible to enable course staff to place them Students can confirm placement requirements here: Prepare for your Occupational Therapy placement - Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences - University of Queensland or by contacting hmbs.placementready@uq.edu.au. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Additional learning activity information
Students participate in a sessional placement as a part of this course and are encouraged to review the requirements here: Prepare for your placement - Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences - University of Queensland.
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:
- Vaccinations and Immunisation Procedure
- Work Integrated Learning and Work Experience Policy
- Student Travel Procedure
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: