Course overview
In this course students will describe, apply and critique principles of assessment and intervention for people with musculoskeletal and neurological conditions that impact on their capacity to participate in occupations. Clinical reasoning skills will be established which will be further developed through subsequent courses. Intervention principles will focus on the use of meaningful occupation and also incorporate environmental supports (advocacy, organisational change, environmental adaptation).
Course learning outcomes
- Select and evaluate occupational therapy conceptual and practice models to guide assessment and intervention for people with musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
- Administer and analyse assessments of impaired body function, for people living with musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
- Evaluate physical, social and cultural contextual factors to inform intervention design.
- Communicate clearly occupational therapy interventions based on sound clinical reasoning and best practice evidence.
- Analyse research using appropriate appraisal tools and apply research findings in clinical practice.