OCCP5186 at a glance...

Level:  Postgraduate

School/Department: 
Occupation and Leisure Sciences

Credit points : 6

* The EFTSL value of a unit of study can be determined by dividing the Credit points by 48. For example, a 6 credit point unit of study has an EFTSL of 0.125 (6/48 = 0.125)

2010 Charges:
Commonwealth Supported Places: $945

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Available in Semester 1 as On-line at Cumberland from 1 March 2010 to 6 June 2010

Related Areas of Interest

• Occupational Therapy

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Unit of Study: OCCP5186 - Theory in Occupational Therapy

The purpose of this unit of study is for students to investigate theoretical and practice issues that impact on knowledge development and practice in occupational therapy. Epistemological orientation to theory development and practice, conceptual and theoretical structures in occupational therapy, and framework for theory description, analysis, and critique will be explored. The student will develop an enhanced understanding of theory as a framework for practice and research and will develop an enhanced ability to critically appraise theoretical frameworks and conceptual models relevant to occupational therapy. Furthermore the student will engage in an in-depth analysis of a relevant theoretical framework or conceptual model and examine its application and impact on relevant areas of practice and research.

Unit coordinator: Dr Ruth Beltran

Classes: Web-based

Assessment: Contribution to online discussion, equivalent to 2800 words (50%), 1200 word assignment (20%), 2000 word assignment (30%)

Courses this subject is available in

This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:

Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences

THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2010

The Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences allows students who have a background in the health professions (and/or other relevant disciplines or equivalent professional qualifications and work experience) to develop discipline or cross-discipline based knowledge and research skills so they can critically evaluate and integrate evidence based practice into their work across a range of health disciplines.
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Master of Health Sciences

THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2010

This flexible post-graduate program aims to equip health care professionals with the knowledge, understanding and expertise to succeed in the contemporary health care sector.
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