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.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 24513
Section LE01
Size 100
Available 16
Class number 24515
Section TU01
Size 45
Available 0
Class number 24514
Section TU02
Size 45
Available 6
Class number 23494
Section WS01
Size 29
Available 1
Class number 23493
Section WS02
Size 29
Available 1
Class number 23492
Section WS03
Size 29
Available 1
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