Course overview
In this course, students will explore the theoretical foundation of occupational therapy and the relationship between occupation, health and well-being. Perspectives of how to learn and teach new occupations will be explored using key concepts from the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement. Students will be taught pre-professional knowledge of occupation, community diversity, social participation and the impact of socioeconomic and environmental factors on participation. Students will develop and apply intentional communication skills as an important feature of culturally safe practice. Students will explore research to further their understanding of occupation.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe core occupational concepts and theories to support health and wellbeing among individuals and communities.
- Communicate effectively with peers, consumers and groups using culturally safe verbal and non-verbal skills
- Identify and apply evidence to describe core occupation theories
- Apply skills in reflection to self and contemporary community issues, including culturally safe practice
- Understand and apply concepts of teaching and learning to occupational engagement