Course overview
In this course, students will shift their view beyond the occupational challenges facing individuals, to consider the ways in which occupational therapists work as part of small teams to enable change at the level of the service, organisation, community, or population. Students will focus on gaining knowledge and skills required for team project work, and for their impending role as health practitioners in a rapidly changing health and social policy context. The course is comprised of team project management and preparation for contemporary practice. Students will apply, critique and reflect upon major subject themes through planning, conducting and evaluating their own population based project.
Course learning outcomes
- Integrate and apply knowledge of population approaches in practice situations and reflect on cultural responsiveness and cultural safety.
- Conduct self in a professional manner
- Demonstrate effective self-management skills
- Communicate project progress and outcomes effectively within a placement context and with all key stakeholders
- Develop and maintain appropriate documentation and formal report writing
- Manage and evaluate a population approaches project within a placement context
- Present key project findings to peers and industry