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13. Occupational Therapy

Courses of study

Occupational Therapy currently offers three undergraduate degrees:

  • The Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) course offered on a full-time basis over four years. The course prepares students to practise as an occupational therapist.
  • The Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) offered in Singapore as a conversion course to enable diplomats to attain a degree.
  • The Bachelor of Applied Science (Leisure and Health) for continuing students only. From 2007 commencing students will be able to do Leisure and Health as a stream in the Bachelor of Health Sciences program.

A graduate professional entry degree is also offered through:

  • The Master of Occupational Therapy which is an alternative professional entry pathway suitable for students with relevant undergraduate qualifications.

A range of postgraduate study options have also been developed:

  • The GraduateCertificate/Master of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) that focuses on specialty areas of practice in occupational therapy.

Research programs include:

  • PhD studies
  • Professional doctorate (HScD) studies
  • Master's by Research
Professional information

Both the disciplines of Occupational Therapy and Leisure and Health prioritise enabling people’s participation in living their lives as fully as they would like.

Occupational therapists help to overcome barriers and create opportunities for people that may have been constrained by injury, illness or other circumstances. Often, it is the environment that ‘disables’ people, including the built environment, social attitudes and assumptions, or public policies and institutional practice. At other times, the activity may be too complex or demanding. New abilities, adapted techniques or assistive devices may be required. Occupational therapists help a diversity of clients in many different settings to optimise participation and meaning in their daily lives.

Leisure and Health professionals also enable participation, but their focus is on health and well being through leisure. Leisure has the power to recreate, rejuvenate and empower people at an individual and societal level. The leisure professional can create, manage and evaluate leisure environments within a range of industry settings including health care and community environments.

Further information

Telephone: +61 2 9351 9386
Email: olsinfo@fhs.usyd.edu.au
Website: http://www.fhs.usyd.edu.au/

Bachelor of Applied Science (Leisure and Health)

 
No first year intake from 2007

From 2007 commencing students in the Bachelor of Health Sciences course can choose to specialise in Leisure and Health studies.

Honours program

For information specific to the Leisure and Health honours program students are advised to contact the honours course coordinator. Students commence the honours program in second semester of third year and complete an additional year in which a research project is undertaken and a thesis written. See Table 13.1.1 for details.

Clinical experience

Students undertake 13 weeks of field experience individually and with

peer groups. Individual experience might be in a government department, correctional facility or after school care. Recent group experiences have included planning, implementing and evaluating a camp for adults with disabilities and designing and managing a charity based ski weekend. All clinical experiences are supported through industry partnerships.

Course outlines

The course outlines for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Leisure and Health) Pass and Honours are presented in Tables 13.1 and 13.1.1. For information specific to the Leisure and Health off-campus flexible mode see Table 13.2.

Table 13.1: Bachelor of Applied Science (Leisure and Health) Pass

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session
Course code SH099: Pass course; full-time, 4 years

Year 3 (last offered in 2008)

Semester 1
ORTH3050
Assess and Manage Refractive Errors
5    C (ORTH3062 Professional Practice IIIA and ORTH3063 Professional Practice IIIB) or (ORTH3064 Professional Practice IIIHA and ORTH3065 Professional Practice IIIHB)
Semester 1
ORTH3062
Professional Practice IIIA
10    A ORTH2055 Cataract & Ocular Surface Involvement, ORTH2056 Glaucoma & Ocular Emergencies
P ORTH2043 Concomitant Strabismus B, ORTH2047 Concomitant Strabismus A, ORTH2054 Professional Practice II, ORTH2057 Instrumentation IIA, ORTH2058 Instrumentation IIB
Semester 1
Summer Main
ORTH3063
Professional Practice IIIB
9    A ORTH2055 Cataract & Ocular Surface Involvement, ORTH2056 Glaucoma & Ocular Emergencies
P ORTH2043 Concomitant Strabismus B, ORTH2047 Concomitant Strabismus A, ORTH2054 Professional Practice II, ORTH2057 Instrumentation IIA, ORTH2058 Instrumentation IIB
Semester 1
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
BIOS3061
Embryology & Genetics
3    A BIOS1126 Human Biology and Biochemistry and BIOS2107 Ocular Biology II
Semester 2
BIOS3062
Ocular Motor Systems
3    A BIOS1141 Neuroscience II
Semester 2
ORTH3054
Orbital & Restrictive Conditions
5    A Ocular anatomy and physiology of ocular muscles, basic knowledge of the total visual system, sensory and motor
P ORTH2047 Concomitant Strabismus A or ORTH2043 Concomitant Strabismus B
C ORTH3055 Instrumentation III
Semester 2
ORTH3055
Instrumentation III
4    A Incomitant Strabismus in a variety of age populations
C ORTH3054 Orbital and Restrictive Conditions
Semester 2
ORTH3056
Rehabilitation in Childhood
3    A Normal paediatric development, embryology
Semester 2
ORTH3057
Orthoptics in Paediatrics
3    A ORTH3062 Professional Practice IIIA and ORTH3063 Professional Practice IIIB or ORTH3064 Professional Practice IIIHA and ORTH3065 Professional Practice IIIHB
Semester 2
ORTH3058
Orthoptics in Neurology
3    A ORTH3062 Professional Practice IIIA and ORTH3063 Professional Practice IIIB or ORTH3064 Professional Practice IIIHA and ORTH3065 Professional Practice IIIHB
Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Year 4 (last offered in 2009)

Semester 1
BACH4047
Developing A Research Project
4   
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2,

Semester 1
Semester 2
ORTH4020
Neurological Eye Movement Disorders
5    A Anatomy and physiology of the visual pathway with emphasis on the motor pathway
P ORTH3054 Orbital and Restrictive Conditions and ORTH3055 Instrumentation III
Semester 1
ORTH4021
Orthoptics in Adult Practice
4    A Relevant ocular anatomy and systemic disease processes
Semester 1
ORTH4022
Orthoptics in Ophthalmic Practice
4      Semester 1
ORTH4023
Professional Studies
5    A All ocular motility/professional units of study
Semester 1
ORTH4024
Rehabilitation for Vision Impairment
3    A Relevant ocular anatomy and systemic disease processes
Semester 1
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 25 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
ORTH4026
Clinical Project
3    A Principles of Research Project Design
Semester 2
ORTH4035
Professional Practice IVA
8    P ORTH3054 Orbital and Restrictive Conditions, ORTH3055 Instrumentation III, ORTH3062 Professional Practice IIIA, ORTH3063 Professional Practice IIIB, ORTH4020 Neurological Eye Movement Disorders, ORTH4023 Professional Studies
Semester 2
Summer Main
ORTH4036
Professional Practice IVB
8    P ORTH3054 Orbital and Restrictive Conditions, ORTH3055 Instrumentation III, ORTH3062 Professional Practice IIIA, ORTH3063 Professional Practice IIIB, ORTH4020 Neurological Eye Movement Disorders, ORTH4023 Professional Studies
Semester 2
ORTH4037
Professional Practice IVC
4    P ORTH3054 Orbital and Restrictive Conditions, ORTH3055 Instrumentation III, ORTH3062 Professional Practice IIIA, ORTH3063 Professional Practice IIIB, ORTH4020 Neurological Eye Movement Disorders, ORTH4023 Professional Studies
Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 23 CREDIT POINTS

Table 13.1.1: Bachelor of Applied Science (Leisure and Health) Honours

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session
Course code SH119: Honours course; full-time, 4 years

Year 2

As per Pass course

Year 3 (last offered in 2008)

Semester 1
BACH4047
Developing A Research Project
4   
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2,

Semester 1
Semester 2
ORTH3050
Assess and Manage Refractive Errors
5    C (ORTH3062 Professional Practice IIIA and ORTH3063 Professional Practice IIIB) or (ORTH3064 Professional Practice IIIHA and ORTH3065 Professional Practice IIIHB)
Semester 1
ORTH3064
Professional Practice IIIHA
8    A ORTH2055 Cataract & Ocular Surface Involvement, ORTH2056 Glaucoma & Ocular Emergencies
P ORTH2054 Professional Practice II, ORTH2057 Instrumentation IIA, ORTH 2058 Instrumentation IIB, ORTH2047 Concomitant Strabismus A, ORTH2043 Concomitant Strabismus B
Semester 1
ORTH3065
Professional Practice IIIHB
6    A ORTH2055 Cataract & Ocular Surface Involvement, ORTH2056 Glaucoma & Ocular Emergencies
P ORTH2054 Professional Practice II, ORTH2057 Instrumentation IIA, ORTH2058 Instrumentation IIB, ORTH2047 Concomitant Strabismus A, ORTH2043 Concomitant Strabismus B
Semester 1
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 23 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
BIOS3061
Embryology & Genetics
3    A BIOS1126 Human Biology and Biochemistry and BIOS2107 Ocular Biology II
Semester 2
BIOS3062
Ocular Motor Systems
3    A BIOS1141 Neuroscience II
Semester 2
ORTH3054
Orbital & Restrictive Conditions
5    A Ocular anatomy and physiology of ocular muscles, basic knowledge of the total visual system, sensory and motor
P ORTH2047 Concomitant Strabismus A or ORTH2043 Concomitant Strabismus B
C ORTH3055 Instrumentation III
Semester 2
ORTH3055
Instrumentation III
4    A Incomitant Strabismus in a variety of age populations
C ORTH3054 Orbital and Restrictive Conditions
Semester 2
ORTH3057
Orthoptics in Paediatrics
3    A ORTH3062 Professional Practice IIIA and ORTH3063 Professional Practice IIIB or ORTH3064 Professional Practice IIIHA and ORTH3065 Professional Practice IIIHB
Semester 2
ORTH3058
Orthoptics in Neurology
3    A ORTH3062 Professional Practice IIIA and ORTH3063 Professional Practice IIIB or ORTH3064 Professional Practice IIIHA and ORTH3065 Professional Practice IIIHB
Semester 2
ORTH3059
Research Proposal
4    A Research knowledge and skills introduced by the subject BACH4047 Developing a Research Project
Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 25 CREDIT POINTS

Year 4 (last offered in 2009)

Semester 1
ORTH4020
Neurological Eye Movement Disorders
5    A Anatomy and physiology of the visual pathway with emphasis on the motor pathway
P ORTH3054 Orbital and Restrictive Conditions and ORTH3055 Instrumentation III
Semester 1
ORTH4021
Orthoptics in Adult Practice
4    A Relevant ocular anatomy and systemic disease processes
Semester 1
ORTH4022
Orthoptics in Ophthalmic Practice
4      Semester 1
ORTH4023
Professional Studies
5    A All ocular motility/professional units of study
Semester 1
ORTH4027
Professional Practice IVHA
3    P ORTH3064 Professional Practice IIIHA, ORTH3065 Professional Practice IIIHB, ORTH3054 Orbital and Restrictive Conditions, ORTH3055 Instrumentation III
Semester 1
ORTH4028
Research Report A
3      Semester 1
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
ORTH4030
Research Report B
9      Semester 2
ORTH4045
Professional Practice IVHBA
5    P ORTH3064 Professional Practice IIIHA, ORTH3065 Professional Practice IIIHB, ORTH3054 Orbital and Restrictive Conditions, ORTH3055 Instrumentation III, ORTH4027 Professional Practice IVHA, ORTH4020 Neurological Eye Movement Disorders, ORTH4023 Professional Studies
Semester 2
ORTH4046
Professional Practice IVHBB
5    P ORTH3064 Professional Practice IIIHA, ORTH3065 Professional Practice IIIHB, ORTH3054 Orbital and Restrictive Conditions, ORTH3055 Instrumentation III, ORTH4027 Professional Practice IVHA, ORTH4020 Neurological Eye Movement Disorders, ORTH4023 Professional Studies
Semester 2
ORTH4047
Professional Practice IVHBC
5    P ORTH3064 Professional Practice IIIHA, ORTH3065 Professional Practice IIIHB, ORTH3054 Orbital and Restrictive Conditions, ORTH3055 Instrumentation III, ORTH4027 Professional Practice IVHA, ORTH4020 Neurological Eye Movement Disorders, ORTH4023 Professional Studies
Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Table 13.2: Bachelor of Applied Science (Leisure and Health) Off-campus

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Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)

 

Occupational Therapy involves a study of human occupations in the areas of self-care, productivity, leisure, and rest and the management of the adaptive behaviour required to perform occupational roles or activities.

This study of human occupations entails analysis of activities or occupations and knowledge of the cognitive, sensory-motor, biomechanical, and psychosocial processes required to perform activities or occupations.

The practice of occupational therapy applies knowledge of occupations and human processes to help people develop adaptive behaviours so that they may manage and interact with their environment. Occupational therapists work with people whose occupational performance has been threatened or impaired by developmental deficits, the ageing process, physical injury or illness, and psychological or social disability. Occupational therapists work in health care and community settings, educational facilities, work environments and as private practitioners.

Admission requirements

There are no specific admission requirements to the Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) course. The general admission requirements in Chapter 3 apply. However prospective students may benefit from undertaking chemistry or biology at HSC level.

Honours program

For information specific to the occupational therapy honours program students are advised to contact the honours course coordinator. Entry is based on academic performance in years one and two of the pass course. The occupational therapy honours program includes the first

five semesters of the pass program followed by three semesters when the student is specifically enrolled in the honours program. In order for honours students to have adequate time to pursue their research studies a number of modifications including internal exemptions, timetabling flexibility and Professional Practice IV flexibility are offered. Students undertake Professional Practice IV at a suitable time in relation to their research studies and in consultation with their supervisor and the Professional Practice IV unit coordinator.

Course outlines

The course outlines for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) Pass and Honours are presented in Tables 13.3 and 13.3.1.

Table 13.3: Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) Pass

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Table 13.3.1: Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) Honours

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Professional Practice

Professional Practice is an integral part of the occupational therapy and leisure and health programs. Fieldwork education may consist of block placements and other guided learning experiences. These experiences provide students with an opportunity to practice skills and take responsibility commensurate with their background knowledge and level of development, acquired during the course. Fieldwork block placements are periods of two to ten weeks where students attend a setting five days a week full time for approximately 37.5 hours per week. The placements occur during semester time and during recess periods, at all levels of the courses and are located in both metropolitan, country facilities and in some cases overseas facilities.

Leisure and Health professional practice
Professional Practice I

Clinical Practicums and other guided practice experiences spread over Semesters 1 and 2; a one week block placement in the inter-semester recess.

Professional Practice II

A three week block placement in the inter-semester recess; and or group and individual placement throughout Semesters 1 and 2.

Professional Practice III

During first semester, third year students undertake a nine week field placement. This is completed in one block at a single facility. Students are able to make choices concerning the venue/s of this placement. This placement aims to integrate all subjects studied into practical experience and students are expected to work independently with supervision from placement advisors and the university supervisor. Students utilise learning contracts and have input into the assessment for this subject.

Professional practice dates

Year 1: at various times throughout both semesters

Year 2: Semester 2, after Week 16 (4 weeks)

Year 3: Semester 1, Week 4 (10 weeks)

Occupational Therapy professional practice/fieldwork education
Professional Practice I

Lectures/tutorials and a four day placement either during inter-semester recess or at other times during the year.

Professional Practice II

Lectures, tutorials, and a two week block placement during the inter-semester recess. Placements may also occur at different times of the year, subject to availability. Students also complete a project related to their fieldwork placement which is equivalent to an additional 80 hours.

Professional Practice IIIA and IIIB

Lectures, tutorials, online education, six week (IIIA) and seven week (IIIB) block placements during semester one. Placements may also occur at different times of the year, subject to availability. Students are required to attend university before and after placements for professional practice classes.

Professional Practice IV

Lectures, tutorials, online education and an eight week (pass program) or six week (honours program) placement during Semester Two. Students are required to attend university before and after placement and complete assessments while on placement and on campus.

Note: Students may be required to satisfactorily complete an English proficiency assessment prior to professional practice/fieldwork placements.

Professional practice/fieldwork education dates

Year 1: at various times during inter-semester recess or Semester 2

Year 2: 9 July to 20 July (2 weeks)

Year 3: IIIA: 5 March to 13 April (6 weeks)
IIIB: 7 May to 22 June (7 weeks)

Year 4: Pass course: 7 August to 28 September (8 weeks)
Honours program: 29 October to 7 December (6 weeks)

Uniforms

Students in the Leisure and Health and Occupational Therapy courses may need to obtain uniforms to be worn while undertaking hospital placements where uniforms are required. Not all fieldwork sites require students to wear uniforms. Polo shirts, with the University crest and course name, can be obtained through the relevant student associations. A Faculty name badge is required to be worn at all times during fieldwork placements by both leisure and health and occupational therapy students. These badges can be obtained from the Students’ Union.

Leisure and Health students
Women

Lemon or white Shirtmaker blouse; navy blue skirt or culotte; navy blue cardigan or jumper; navy blue or black, closed shoes.

Men

Lemon or white Shirtmaker shirt; navy blue trousers; navy blue cardigan or jumper; black shoes.

Occupational Therapy students
Women

Short sleeved white blouse; navy blue culotte skirt or navy blue trousers; navy blue cardigan or jumper; navy, black or white, closed shoes.

Men

White short sleeves shirt; navy blue trousers; navy blue cardigan or jumper; black or brown shoes.

Units of study

 

Leisure and Health

BACH1031 Clients, Practitioners and Organisations

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Rose Leontini Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 13 lectures, 13 seminars Assumed knowledge: BACH1130 Foundations of Health Sociology Assessment: 1500 word essay (50%), 1 hr essay exam (50%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
This unit of study applies a sociological perspective to the complex relationships between stakeholders in the Australian health care system. The unit emphasises: sociology of client/practitioner relationships; sociology of work and organisations in health care settings; theoretical perspectives on the self, the body, illness and identity.
Textbooks
Book of readings
BACH1134 Health, Illness and Social Inquiry

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Mr Ian Andrews/ Dr Zakia Hossain Session: Semester 1 Classes: strand 1: 1x2hr lect/wk, strand 2: 1x1hrlec & 1x1hr workshop wks 1-6, 1x1hr computer lab session wks 8-14 Assessment: Strand 1: class essay 17.5% examination 32.5%, strand 2: 1xpresentation 20%, examination 30% Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit is comprised of two complementary 3 credit point strands: 'Foundations of Health Sociology' and; 'Applied Sociology: Health Inequalities'. The first strand provides the sociological tools (theory and method) that are required to achieve social literacy in the domain of health and illness. This strand will develop within the student a sociological imagination, a quality of mind that will be used to scrutinise everyday assumptions regarding health and illness. Topics covered include the key features of modern societies; structural inequalities in Australian society and their impact upon health and the provision of healthcare services; the distinction between biomedicine, individualistic health promotion and social medicine; the changing role of alternative medicine in the healthcare system; and globalisation and the political-economic context of healthcare. The second strand provides students with understanding of macro and micro sociological perspectives of health, illness and inequalities. It provides students with opportunities to apply these perspectives and concepts to analyse empirically demonstrable health inequalities in Australian society. Students will use two computer software packages, HealthWIZ and MapWIZ, to research sources of health and population data and to analyse this data using sociological concepts and theories.
BACH1141 Analysing Health Research: General

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Karen Pepper Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1hr lecture, 1hr tutorial/wk for 13 weeks Assumed knowledge: Basic mathematics Assessment: Practical assignment (40%), exam (60%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
The purpose of this unit is to provide students with background information concerning the analysis of quantitative and qualitative research in health sciences in order to become informed consumers of health research. The unit will provide a brief introduction to approaches to research, major qualitative data analysis techniques, strategies of quantitative inference, principles of descriptive and inferential statistics and will conclude with a discussion of the structure of research reports and critical literature appraisal.
BACH3059 Research Methods II

Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Karen Pepper Session: Semester 1 Classes: Off campus Prerequisites: BACH2115 Research Methods 1 Assessment: Poster or report Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Distance Education
This unit of study will consist of two components. The first component will cover descriptive statistics including measures of central tendency and variability, frequency distributions, visual representations of data, cross-tabulations and correlation. In the second component students will conduct a literature review and a class research exercise based on their fieldwork experience. Students will prepare a report on the research exercise.
BIOS2095 Body Functions

Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Elizabeth Hegedus Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lectures, tutorials and online modules Assessment: MCQ and SAQ (40%), end of semester exam (60%) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Distance Education
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit of study will provide the students with an integrated understanding of the structure and function of the human body. The content will be based on the concept of homeostasis in health and disease. This will be developed in terms of 'body systems'. The unit will build upon material in BIOS1126 Human Biology and Biochemistry and will provide a knowledge base for further studies in biomedical sciences. The learning methodology will include: online modules with embedded formative assessments, complemented by lectures and tutorials. Collaborative learning will be encouraged with the provision of online discussion forums and email. Profession-specific work sheets will allow students to understand the application of biomedical principles to their personal context.
Textbooks
Shier D, Butler J & Lewis R, Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (8th ed), McGraw-Hill Higher Education (2000)
BIOS2096 Body Functions and Disease

Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Elizabeth Hegedus Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 15x1hr lec and 2x1hr worksheets Assumed knowledge: BIOS2095 Body Functions Assessment: 1x1hr exam 40%, 1x2hr exam 60% Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: This unit will also be available in distance mode for off-campus students and possibly repeating students
This unit continues from BIOS2095 Body Functions and builds the students' understanding of disease processes and the associated medical terminology. This will include: an introduction to mechanisms of disease and basic pathophysiology; study of the blood and immune systems and associated disorders followed by a discussion of cross infection and principles of infection control; disorders and principles of disease management, including an introduction to basic pharmacology in the following body systems: cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, reproductive, renal, nervous and musculoskeletal systems. Student learning will be facilitated with lectures and profession-based tutorials, together with CD ROM and web based material.
Textbooks
Mulvihill M.L., Zelman M., Holdaway P., Tompary E., Turchany J. Human Diseases: A Systemic Approach, 5th ed. New Jersey. Prentice-Hall. 2001.
BIOS3042 Biological Sciences IIIA

Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Dana Strain Session: Semester 1 Classes: Distance education - repeating students only Assessment: as specified in learning contract Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Distance Education
This unit of study will allow students to undertake study in four topic areas covering contemporary issues in health and human biology. It is expected that these areas will be of particular interest to students in their future professional roles. It will provide the opportunity to achieve confidence in dealing with biologically based material, to understand scientifically technical language and to interpret biologically based data.
BIOS3043 Biological Sciences IIIB

Credit points: 2 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Dana Strain Session: Semester 2 Classes: Distance education - repeating students only Prerequisites: BIOS2096 Body Functions and Disease Assessment: as specified in learning contract Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Distance Education
This unit of study will allow students to undertake study in four topic areas covering contemporary issues in health and human biology. It is expected that these areas will be of particular interest to students in their future professional roles. It will provide the opportunity to achieve confidence in dealing with biologically based material, to understand scientifically technical language and to interpret biologically based data.
BIOS3054 Contemporary Issues in Biomed Sciences

Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Dana Strain Session: Semester 2 Classes: Students choose from 3 units which run online or distance modules Assessment: Students choose from 3 units which run online or distance modules. The assessment depends upon the choice made Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: On-line
This unit of study will allow students to undertake study in three topic areas covering contemporary issues in health and human biology. It is expected that these areas will be of particular interest to students in their future professional roles. It will provide the opportunity to achieve confidence in dealing with biologically based material, to understand scientific technical language and to interpret biologically based data. Students enrolled in this unit of study will choose to work in one of the following areas: sexuality for health professionals; alternate health care or health disease and ageing. Assessments and instructional methodology will vary according to the topic selected.
OCCP1056 Management and Leadership

Credit points: 4 Session: Semester 2 Classes: Repeating students only - attendance at classes as specified in learning contract Assessment: As specified in learning contract Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit focuses on specific skills related to program management and leadership skills. Students are provided with opportunities to develop specific skills in event and program management, volunteer management, total quality management and management of conflict and change within the workplace. Students will also learn skills related to effective leadership. They will examine their own leadership skills, learn how to match leadership styles with specific situations to gain maximum effectiveness from the group and ways to achieve realisation of their goals through effective leadership of others. Documentation related to management of human and physical resources will form part of this unit.
OCCP2053 Contemporary Issues in Healthcare

Credit points: 3 Session: Semester 1 Classes: Learning contract, a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops and/or WebCT Assessment: A combination of assignments, reports, case studies, presentations, participation, vivas and/or examinations Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit of study will provide the student with an understanding of concepts which influence the delivery of leisure services and an opportunity to explore current issues within the healthcare system. Students will study relevant government acts and standards and principles which influence the individual and the provision of leisure services. Legal and ethical issues applicable to professional practice will be examined.
OCCP2058 Social Psychology of Leisure and Play

Credit points: 3 Session: Semester 1 Classes: Learning contract, a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops and/or WebCT Assessment: A combination of assignments, reports, case studies, presentations, participation, vivas and/or examinations Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit of study aims to broaden the student's understanding of the behaviour of individuals within the social contexts of leisure and play. Students will examine and discuss various theories and the interpretation, application and relevance of the theories to the professional arena of leisure and health. Content areas examine elemental themes such as the relativity of freedom and intrinsic motivation. Consistent themes throughout the unit relate to the role of leisure in the construction of the self and the evolution of communication and the significance of play as a cultural phenomenon. Factors that influence social interaction, personal and social roles and self-development are examined both theoretically and as issues that impact on leisure and health service delivery.
OCCP2059 Learning Processes and Leisure Education

Credit points: 3 Session: Semester 1 Classes: A combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops and/or WebCT Assessment: A combination of assignments, reports, case studies, presentations, participation, vivas and/or examinations Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit of study explores the concepts of teaching and learning, examines the significance of motivation, feedback and reinforcement in the learning process and considers ways this knowledge can be applied to recreation and leisure programs. Students will be introduced to task analysis, planning and organising teaching sequences and experiential learning approaches to learning and will be given the opportunity to practice specific teaching skills. Practical skills related to leisure education will be developed in this unit and students will explore a number of approaches available to assess clients' leisure needs and choices.
OCCP2061 Client Groups I

Credit points: 4 Session: Semester 2 Classes: Learning contract Assessment: 2000 wd assignment 60%, take home exam/essay 40% Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Distance Education
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit of study will provide students with an understanding of the leisure needs and constraints affecting various client groups. Issues relevant to clinical and community contexts will be explored along with issues such as motivation and the creation of therapeutic environments which affect participation in leisure and recreation. Current legislation and policy also will be studied.
OCCP2062 Program Design and Evaluation

Credit points: 4 Session: Semester 2 Classes: A combination of assignments, reports, case studies, presentations, participation, vivas and/or examinations Assessment: A combination of assignments, reports, case studies, presentations, participation, vivas and/or examinations Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
In this unit of study students continue to develop the skills necessary for the facilitation of client involvement in leisure and recreation programs. Emphasis is placed on issues related to the design of programs and their effective implementation and evaluation. Participants will develop further knowledge about theories of learning, the process of learning and the role of leisure service providers, including diversional therapists, in this process.
OCCP2073 Client Groups I

Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1x 2 hr seminar/wk Prerequisites: OCCP1055 Introduction to Leisure and Health Assessment: 1x 1500wd Special investigation 40%, WebCT 10%, 1x 2000 wd Report 50% Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit of study will provide students with an understanding of the leisure needs and constraints affecting various people. Issues relevant to clinical and community contexts will be explored along with issues such as motivation and the creation of inclusive environments which affect participation in leisure and recreation. Current legislation and policy also will be studied.
OCCP2082 Professional Practice IIA

Credit points: 8 Session: Semester 1 Classes: clinical/fieldwork placement Prerequisites: OCCP1080 Professional Practice I Assessment: A Pass grade requires full attendance at clinical workshops, completion of WebCT entries and satisfactory completion of assignments. Assessed on a Pass/Fail basis Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Professional Practice
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Credit Transfer for off-campus students only
This unit of study has three components: clinical workshops, WebCT entries and an assignment which is related to preparation for the placement which is part of OCCP2083 Professional Practice IIB. Workshop sessions are designed to link skills that students learn in the university context with the requirements of workplace practice. These include practical skills such as lifting and transferring, sighted guiding and wheelchair skills, programming skills and professionalism in the workplace.
OCCP2083 Professional Practice IIB

Credit points: 3 Session: Semester 2 Classes: clinical/fieldwork placement Prerequisites: OCCP2082 Professional Practice IIA Assessment: A Pass grade requires full attendance at field placements, clinical workshops, completion of WebCT entries and satisfactory completion of assignments. Assessed on Pass/Fail basis Practical field work: Block placement (4 weeks) or block placement (3 weeks) plus series of on campus activities Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Professional Practice
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Credit transfer for off-campus students only
This unit of study has 4 components: 3 week block placement plus a series of on campus activities; WebCTentries to be completed during the placement; a report is required at the conclusion of the placement; seminar. During the placement(s) in a professional relationship with their supervisor, students are encouraged to develop and implement recreation programs, evaluate the programs and administrative procedures and link their academic study to professional practice.
OCCP3050 Professional Communication and Guidance

Credit points: 3 Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x 3hr tuorial x 4 wks Assessment: 2x 1500 wd essays 50% each, 4x report on activities in placement settings via WebCT Practical field work: 3 hrs per week during fieldwork placement Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
This unit is designed to enable students to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to establish therapeutic helping relationships with clients. Students will complete an independent applied skills assignment during their professional practice placement. They will learn to assess clients' needs and how to best meet these needs through the selection of appropriate strategies. The different helping skills models studied will allow students to develop flexible ways of relating to clients in a variety of context.
OCCP3051 Outdoor Recreation and Education

Credit points: 3 Session: Semester 2 Classes: On-campus mode: 4 x 4hr lecture/wk, 4 day camp plus 16 hrs study, intensive workshop delivery Assumed knowledge: Communication skills, basic counselling skills Assessment: Outdoor education program plan and evaluation. Compulsory attendance on camp Practical field work: On campus mode: 2-4 days camp. Off campus students: 2-4 days field visits. Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
This unit's focus is outdoor education in adventure based practice and comprises three modules. The first module introduces the notions of experiential education and 'reflection in learning' using associated theories and definitions and the practical application of critical reflection in learning. The second module examines perceptions of skill and risk, the notion of challenge, personal growth and development and moving beyond one's comfort zone. The third module explores the processing of learning through a variety of debriefing methods including the Outward Bound model, frontloading, and metaphoric transference of learning. The third module is substantially taught in block mode, usually over 2 - 4 days at an outdoor education experience where students run programs for themselves and practise debriefing of real adventure experiences. A fee is payable by students for the block mode element of the program.
OCCP3052 Research Project in Leisure and Health

Credit points: 4 Session: Semester 2 Classes: 3hr tutorial/7 wks Assessment: 1500 word essay (40%), 3000 word essay (60%), attendance requirement, presentation (hurdle requirement) Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
Note: This unit is only available to students after completion of 4 semesters (full time equivalent) of the course
This unit of study allows students to research and investigate an area that is of particular professional interest to them. It provides opportunities for students to further develop specialised knowledge and skills through an examination and critical review of the literature and the writing of a research paper which demonstrates an in-depth investigation and integration of information from a variety of sources.
OCCP3059 Outdoor Recreation and Education

Credit points: 4 Session: Semester 2 Classes: On-campus, 1 hr lecture, l hr tutorial per week; off-campus, block mode, intensive workshop delivery Assumed knowledge: Communication skills, basic counselling skills Assessment: 1500-2000 word essay (50%), skills-based assessment (50%) Practical field work: Two days per semester Campus: Cumberland Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Day
This unit's focus is outdoor education in adventure based practice and is comprised of three major components. The first component introduces the notions of experiential education and 'reflection in learning' using associated theories and definitions and the practical application of critical reflection in learning. The second component examines perceptions of skill and risk, the notion of challenge, personal growth and development and moving beyond one's comfort zone. The third component explores the processing of learning through a variety of debriefing methods including the Outward Bound model, frontloading, and metaphoric transference of learning. The third module is taught in block mode, usually over two days