Enabling Occupation 3

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
OCCU 5003
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Course ID
204449
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
5
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

In this course, students will develop student capacity to identify and describe a range of mental health conditions and resultant occupational performance issues and apply relevant theoretical frameworks and assessment, intervention and evaluation strategies. This includes: identification and understanding of the impact on occupational performance of anxiety, mood, psychotic, trauma-related and other mental health conditions in a range of contexts: occupational therapy assessment and intervention techniques associated with these conditions: mental health legislation; documentation and report writing: practice models and concepts including the model of human occupation, recovery, attachment theory, social inclusion, cognitive behavioural therapy, sensory-based approaches and trauma-informed care.

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse and synthesise the impact of a range of mental health conditions on an individual's occupational performance across the lifespan.
  • Critically apply major theoretical frameworks and research evidence that underpin practice.
  • Justify and interpret mental health legislation, ethical principles and medico-legal responsibilities in relation to occupational therapy practice in mental health.
  • Critically reflect upon the impact (that) social and cultural environments, including stereotypes, have on understanding of the mental illness/health continuum.
  • Design and evaluate occupational therapy intervention programs for people experiencing mental health issues.
  • Effectively interpret, document and communicate observations, assessment, intervention and targeted outcomes in accordance with the practice area.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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