Outline

Overview

Establishing a professional identity and integrating and applying theory to practice are essential to occupational therapy service provision. This unit will focus on professionalism in preparation for practice in all areas. Additionally, students will develop an understanding of occupational therapy strategies implemented across diverse areas, develop essential core teamwork skills and elements of professional communication (written and verbal) skills, and cultivate a professional approach to work.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Participation Sciences
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Melanie Aley, melanie.aley@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Celine Serrano-Diaz, celine.serranodiaz@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Tutorial quiz	Quizzes 3 x short quizzes on Canvas, due weeks 2, 4 and 6	15%	Multiple weeks	10 Questions
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Class participation 90% tutorial attendance	0%	Ongoing	Semester 2
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Online learning module Design and publish an online learning module	35%	Week 08 Due date: 25 Oct 2020 at 23:59	30 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Reflective Portfolio 5 x tasks to be completed	50%	Week 12 Due date: 22 Nov 2020 at 23:59	2500 words
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ? = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Quizzes – 3 x short quizzes on Canvas with 10 multiple choice questions
Online learning module (groupwork) – students will work in groups to design an online learning module on an area of practice within occupational therapy. The module will be marked by the academics teaching into this UOS as well as by other students (peer assessment).
Reflective portfolio – students will complete multiple communication and reflective analysis tasks and compile them into a portfolio.
Class participation - attendance to 90% of tutorials is required.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard
Distinction	75 - 84	A distinction indicates a very high standard
Credit	65 - 74	A credit indicates a good standard
Pass	50 - 64	A pass indicates an acceptable standard
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Unit of study introduction	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 01	What is professional practice?	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 02	Guest speaker	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	Communication and positive groupwork	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 03	Guest speaker	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	Communication with clients: knowledge and attitudes	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 04	Guest speaker	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	Communication with clients: skills	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 05	Guest speaker	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 05	Self awareness	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 06	Designing a learning activity	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 06	Feedback, evaluation and reflection	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 07	ON CAMPUS SESSION	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 07	ON CAMPUS SESSION	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 08	Documentation	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 08	Interviewing and note-taking practice	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 09	GROUP ASSESSMENT	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 09	GROUP ASSESSMENT	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 10	Supervision and mentoring	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 10	INTERVIEWS with OT practitioners	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 11	Feedback, evaluation and reflection (pt. 2)	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 11	Consultations re: reflective portfolio	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 12	Guest workshop (speaker TBC)	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 12	Resilience	Tutorial (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Tutorial participation: Students must attend 90% of all online and on-campus tutorials. Absences of two or more occasions without supporting documentation may risk failure for this unit of study.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Hoffmann, T., Bennett, S., & Del Mar, C. (Eds.). (2013). Evidence based practice across the health professions. Sydney: Churchill Livingstone

Students should also be aware of the following documents:

Occupational Therapy Australia, (2001). Code of Ethics.
Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, (2014). Code of Conduct. Retrieved from http://www.occupationaltherapyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines/Code-of-conduct.aspx

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. demonstrate professional behaviours as expected of a beginning occupational therapy student
LO2. demonstrate self-management skills appropriate for the professional context
LO3. demonstrate team-work skills including collaboration, and co-operation with others in various settings
LO4. identify ways occupational therapists provide intervention in various practice settings, and how models of occupational therapy guide practice
LO5. explain the scope of the role of occupational therapists in various areas of practice
LO6. demonstrate communication skills required for the development of professional relationships as expected of a beginning occupational therapy student
LO7. reflect on their performance in the professional context.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 1. Professionalism 1.1. Complies with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia’s standards, guidelines and Code of conduct 1.10. Practises within limits of her/his own level of competence and expertise 1.13. Manages resources, time and workload accountably and effectively 1.14. Recognises and manages her/his own physical and mental health for safe, professional practice 1.16. Contributes to education and professional practice development of peers and students, and
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 1.10. Practises within limits of her/his own level of competence and expertise 1.14. Recognises and manages her/his own physical and mental health for safe, professional practice
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 1.16. Contributes to education and professional practice development of peers and students, and 3.12. Uses effective collaborative, multidisciplinary and interprofessional approaches for decision-making and planning 4.1. Communicates openly, respectfully and effectively 4.10. Seeks and responds to feedback, modifying communication and/or practice accordingly, and 4.8. Maintains collaborative professional relationships with clients, health professionals and relevant others
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 2.1. Applies current and evidence-informed knowledge of occupational therapy and other appropriate and relevant theory in practice 2.2. Applies theory and frameworks of occupation to professional practice and decision-making 2.3. Identifies and applies best available evidence in professional practice and decision-making 2.8. Reflects on practice to inform current and future reasoning and decision-making and the integration of theory and evidence into practice
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 3.7. Reflects on practice to inform and communicate professional reasoning and decision-making 3.8. Identifies and uses practice guidelines and protocols suitable to the practice setting or work environment
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 4.1. Communicates openly, respectfully and effectively 4.10. Seeks and responds to feedback, modifying communication and/or practice accordingly, and 4.2. Adapts written, verbal and non-verbal communication appropriate to the client and practice context 4.4. Uses culturally responsive, safe and relevant communication tools and strategies 4.5. Complies with legal and procedural requirements for the responsible and accurate documentation, sharing and storage of professional information and records of practice 4.7. Obtains informed consent for practice and information-sharing from the client or legal guardian 4.8. Maintains collaborative professional relationships with clients, health professionals and relevant others
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 2.8. Reflects on practice to inform current and future reasoning and decision-making and the integration of theory and evidence into practice 4.10. Seeks and responds to feedback, modifying communication and/or practice accordingly, and

Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
1.1		Complies with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia’s standards, guidelines and Code of conduct
1.10		Practises within limits of her/his own level of competence and expertise
1.13		Manages resources, time and workload accountably and effectively
1.14		Recognises and manages her/his own physical and mental health for safe, professional practice
1.16		Contributes to education and professional practice development of peers and students, and
1.2		Adheres to legislation relevant to practice
2.1		Applies current and evidence-informed knowledge of occupational therapy and other appropriate and relevant theory in practice
2.10		Maintains digital literacy for practice.
2.2		Applies theory and frameworks of occupation to professional practice and decision-making
2.3		Identifies and applies best available evidence in professional practice and decision-making
2.8		Reflects on practice to inform current and future reasoning and decision-making and the integration of theory and evidence into practice
3.11		Evaluates client and service outcomes to inform future practice
3.12		Uses effective collaborative, multidisciplinary and interprofessional approaches for decision-making and planning
3.7		Reflects on practice to inform and communicate professional reasoning and decision-making
4.1		Communicates openly, respectfully and effectively
4.10		Seeks and responds to feedback, modifying communication and/or practice accordingly, and
4.11		Identifies and articulates the rationale for practice to clients and relevant others.
4.2		Adapts written, verbal and non-verbal communication appropriate to the client and practice context
4.4		Uses culturally responsive, safe and relevant communication tools and strategies
4.5		Complies with legal and procedural requirements for the responsible and accurate documentation, sharing and storage of professional information and records of practice
4.6		Maintains contemporaneous, accurate and complete records of practice
4.8		Maintains collaborative professional relationships with clients, health professionals and relevant others

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

The weighting and number of assessments have been modified in response to student feedback from previous years, as well as to accommodate more immersive experiences in the absence of an off-campus placement.

Additional information

This unit of study outline must be read in conjunction with the Medicine and Health Handbook: https://www.sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine_health/

All students are required to familiarise themselves with their academic responsibilities, and the academic policies governing their enrolment and progression. This handbook provides a direct link to the University of Sydney’s Coursework policy and Faculty provisions.

Student Administration Manual on the Faculty of Health Sciences

Work, health and safety

As you are completing a health-related degree, there are clinical checks and clearances you will need to complete before you can undertake placement. You can find more information at: https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/clinical-placement-checks.html

You will need to be verified by NSW Health by the 31st January 2021 in preparation for your second-year studies in Occupational Therapy

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

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Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

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Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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OCCP1100: Professional Practice I

Semester 2, 2020 [Professional practice] - Cumberland, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

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