Course overview
The aim of this course is to develop student understanding and associated skills required to practice effectively in hospital settings. Health care service models. Role of multi-disciplinary health team and responsibility of team members. Provision of occupational therapy services in acute and hospital settings. Exploration of the occupational impact of a range of conditions commonly seen in a hospital setting. Occupational therapy assessment and intervention skills associated with these conditions including clinical reasoning, initial assessments, discharge planning, home assessment, goal setting and report writing. Safe and ethical practice in acute care and hospital settings.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe the characteristics of a hospital setting and the impact of this on occupational therapy service provision.
- Discuss the role of Occupational Therapy and relevant therapeutic approaches used within the hospital setting.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the occupational performance issues for an individual that result from a range of conditions commonly seen in a hospital setting.
- Demonstrate safe and effective practice skills relevant to hospital setting.
- Explain the roles of various health professionals within the hospital setting.
- Identify attributes required to build effective relationships within a team of health professionals.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 52767
Section LE01
Size 250
Available 246
Class number 51443
Section WS01
Size 25
Available 24
Class number 51444
Section WS02
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 51445
Section WS03
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 51446
Section WS04
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 51447
Section WS05
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 51438
Section WS06
Size 25
Available 24
Class number 51439
Section WS07
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 51440
Section WS08
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 51441
Section WS09
Size 25
Available 23
Class number 51442
Section WS10
Size 25
Available 25
Whyalla
Class number 52765
Section LE01
Size 10
Available 10
Class number 52766
Section WS01
Size 10
Available 10
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