Outline

Overview

In this unit of study, "home" and "community" occupations and performance needs are described from different perspectives. The effects of reduced physical, cognitive and psychosocial and environmental constraints on occupational performance within the home and community are examined. Occupational therapy assessment of the accessibility of home and public environments, and the development of culturally appropriate interventions, including the use of appropriate assistive devices/technology are investigated. Specifically, students will examine: Instrumental Activities of Daily (IADL) (definitions, inclusions and assessment); community and home environments (how are they defined, use, impact on occupational performance); legislative and regulatory considerations which impact plans for modifying home and community environments; concepts of universal design; and access standards. Students will develop required competence in: assessment of and prescription for basic home modifications; professional reasoning and report writing skills required by funding and legal agencies associated with home modification and resource plans; assessment and related aspects of transport (public transport, assisted transport and driving); assistive technology and devices appropriate for home and community contexts; the role of carer associated with home and community occupations. This unit will include learning activities that will contribute to practice education hours.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Participation Sciences
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	(OCCP1103 and OCCP2090) or (OCCP1096 and OCCP1099)
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	OCCP2087
Assumed knowledge ?	OCCP1101 and OCCP1102 and OCCP1104 and OCCP1105
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Celine Serrano-Diaz, celine.serranodiaz@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Celine Serrano-Diaz, celine.serranodiaz@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Lynette Mackenzie, lynette.mackenzie@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Portfolio Portfolio: 1. Interview reflection 2. Case documentation 3. Diagrams	50%	Formal exam period Due date: 12 Jun 2022 at 23:59	2500 words plus diagram appendices
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Discharge report Report will describe the OT process proposed for the provided case study.	50%	Week 09 Due date: 01 May 2022 at 23:59	2500 words plus appendices
Outcomes assessed:
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Assessment summary

Discharge Report: Students will plan and summarise the occupational therapy process for a fictional client (written and video lived experience narrative provided). This will include goal-setting, selection of assessments and identification of likely findings, interventions, status and plans at discharge, and client educational material (submitted as an appendix). This task will assess understanding and application of content delivered in module 1 (Weeks 1-7).
Portfolio: Students will compile and submit a number of tasks demonstrating their learning of the content delivered in module 2 (weeks 8-13). This includes an interview with a volunteer participant (with associated practice education hours to be logged in Sonia), a reflection on the interview, clinical reasoning re: occupational performance and diagrams of proposed modifications.

Assessment criteria

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction (HD)	85-100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Distinction (DI)	75-84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Credit (CR)	65-74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Pass (PS)	50-64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Fail (FA)	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.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

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. https://www.sydney.edu.au/policies/showdoc.aspx?recnum=PDOC2012/267&RendNum=0

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	Module 1: The person-environment-occupation fit in the home and community	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 01	Tutorials will focus on practical application of that same week's lecture topic/s	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 02	OT role overview, assessments, report-writing	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 02	As above	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 03	Instrumental activities of daily living e.g. meal prep, shopping, finances, laundry, gardening/lawns, cleaning, dishes	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 03	As above	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 04	Mobility in the community including use of mobility aids	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 04	As above	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 05	Transport access and travel training	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 05	As above	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 06	Driving and vehicle modifications	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 06	As above	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 07	AT for home/community occupations – computers, phones, tablets, organisation, environmental control	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 07	As above	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 08	Module 2: Meaning of home and the OT role in environmental modification	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 08	As above	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 09	Legislative requirements and the role of universal design	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 09	As above	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 10	Anthropometrics- the basis for design. The Person, the equipment and the environment.	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 10	As above	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 11	Conceptual design (drawing to scale) bathroom and access	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 11	As above	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 12	Clinical reasoning in environmental modifications	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 12	As above	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 13	Documentation	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 13	As above	Tutorial (1 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Students are expected to have 90% tutorial attendance. Please notify your tutor via e-mail if you are going to be absent.

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

All readings for this unit will be detailed on the Canvas site.

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. Describe and analyse occupations performed in the home and community, and describe the contribution of these occupations to participation and well-being, and identify ways in which these occupations may be impacted by lifelong, chronic and complex conditions.
LO2. Assess the needs and capacities of people living with lifelong, chronic and complex conditions with regard to meaningful participation and home and community occupations.
LO3. Select, plan and deliver (with supervision) evidence-based interventions to increase occupational performance by adapting tasks, changing environments, enabling skill mastery, and collaborating with other stakeholders including family members, other disciplines and organisations.
LO4. Understand how family members and carers can meet their own occupational needs and support the needs of people they care for (representing the diversity of potential family situations).
LO5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of legal and ethical guidelines that govern care for people with disabilities living at home and participating in the community.
LO6. Demonstrate a working knowledge of technical drawing skills and modification design articulating clinical reasoning and in consideration of required legislation.
LO7. Demonstrate critical thinking about the influence of a variety of geographic and economic contexts on home and community participation, and ways occupational therapy programs may be informed by these contexts.

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 - 1.11. Maintains professional competence and adapts to change in practice contexts 1.7. Collaborates and consults ethically and responsibly for effective client-centred and interprofessional practice 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 3.1. Addresses occupational performance and participation of clients, identifying the enablers and barriers to engagement 4.9. Uses effective communication skills to initiate and end relationships with clients and relevant others
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 1.10. Practises within limits of her/his own level of competence and expertise 1.17. Recognises and manages any inherent power imbalance in relationships with clients. 1.7. Collaborates and consults ethically and responsibly for effective client-centred and interprofessional practice 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 2.4. Understands and responds to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health philosophies, leadership, research and practices 2.8. Reflects on practice to inform current and future reasoning and decision-making and the integration of theory and evidence into practice 3.1. Addresses occupational performance and participation of clients, identifying the enablers and barriers to engagement 3.12. Uses effective collaborative, multidisciplinary and interprofessional approaches for decision-making and planning 3.2. Performs appropriate information gathering and assessment when identifying a client’s status and functioning, strengths, occupational performance and goals 3.3. Collaborates with the client and relevant others to determine the priorities and occupational therapy goals 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 4.11. Identifies and articulates the rationale for practice to clients and relevant others. 4.7. Obtains informed consent for practice and information-sharing from the client or legal guardian
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 1.10. Practises within limits of her/his own level of competence and expertise 1.11. Maintains professional competence and adapts to change in practice contexts 1.7. Collaborates and consults ethically and responsibly for effective client-centred and interprofessional practice 2.10. Maintains digital literacy for practice. 2.3. Identifies and applies best available evidence in professional practice and decision-making 2.9. Maintains knowledge of relevant resources and technologies, and 3.1. Addresses occupational performance and participation of clients, identifying the enablers and barriers to engagement 3.10. Reviews, evaluates and modifies plans, goals and interventions with the client and relevant others to enhance or achieve client outcomes 3.11. Evaluates client and service outcomes to inform future practice 3.13. Uses appropriate assistive technology, devices and/or environmental modifications to achieve client occupational performance outcomes, and 3.2. Performs appropriate information gathering and assessment when identifying a client’s status and functioning, strengths, occupational performance and goals 3.3. Collaborates with the client and relevant others to determine the priorities and occupational therapy goals 3.4. Develops a plan with the client and relevant others to meet identified occupational therapy goals 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 - 1.17. Recognises and manages any inherent power imbalance in relationships with clients. 1.4. Recognises and manages conflicts of interest in all client and professional relationships 1.5. Practises in a culturally responsive and culturally safe manner, with particular respect to culturally diverse client groups 1.6. Incorporates and responds to historical, political, cultural, societal, environmental and economic factors influencing health, wellbeing and occupations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples 1.7. Collaborates and consults ethically and responsibly for effective client-centred and interprofessional practice 1.9. Identifies and manages the influence of her/his values and culture on practice 2.5. Maintains current knowledge for cultural responsiveness to all groups in the practice setting 3.3. Collaborates with the client and relevant others to determine the priorities and occupational therapy goals 3.4. Develops a plan with the client and relevant others to meet identified occupational therapy goals 3.5. Selects and implements culturally responsive and safe practice strategies to suit the occupational therapy goals and environment of the client 3.6. Seeks to understand and incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ experiences of health, wellbeing and occupations encompassing cultural connections 4.1. Communicates openly, respectfully and effectively 4.10. Seeks and responds to feedback, modifying communication and/or practice accordingly, and 4.3. Works ethically with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations to understand and incorporate relevant cultural protocols and communication strategies, with the aim of working to support self-governance in communities 4.4. Uses culturally responsive, safe and relevant communication tools and strategies 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 4.9. Uses effective communication skills to initiate and end relationships with clients and relevant others
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 1.11. Maintains professional competence and adapts to change in practice contexts 1.14. Recognises and manages her/his own physical and mental health for safe, professional practice 1.2. Adheres to legislation relevant to practice 1.3. Maintains professional boundaries in all client and professional relationships 1.7. Collaborates and consults ethically and responsibly for effective client-centred and interprofessional practice 1.8. Adheres to all work health and safety, and quality requirements for practice 2.10. Maintains digital literacy for practice. 2.8. Reflects on practice to inform current and future reasoning and decision-making and the integration of theory and evidence into practice 2.9. Maintains knowledge of relevant resources and technologies, and 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 4.7. Obtains informed consent for practice and information-sharing from the client or legal guardian
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 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 1.11. Maintains professional competence and adapts to change in practice contexts 1.12. Identifies and uses relevant professional and operational support and supervision 1.13. Manages resources, time and workload accountably and effectively 1.2. Adheres to legislation relevant to practice 1.8. Adheres to all work health and safety, and quality requirements for practice 2.10. Maintains digital literacy for practice. 2.3. Identifies and applies best available evidence in professional practice and decision-making 2.6. Maintains and improves currency of knowledge, skills and new evidence for practice by adhering to the requirements for continuing professional development 2.7. Implements a specific learning and development plan when moving to a new area of practice or returning to practice 2.8. Reflects on practice to inform current and future reasoning and decision-making and the integration of theory and evidence into practice 2.9. Maintains knowledge of relevant resources and technologies, and 3.13. Uses appropriate assistive technology, devices and/or environmental modifications to achieve client occupational performance outcomes, and 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 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 4.7. Obtains informed consent for practice and information-sharing from the client or legal guardian
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 1.15. Addresses issues of occupational justice in practice 1.17. Recognises and manages any inherent power imbalance in relationships with clients. 1.5. Practises in a culturally responsive and culturally safe manner, with particular respect to culturally diverse client groups 1.6. Incorporates and responds to historical, political, cultural, societal, environmental and economic factors influencing health, wellbeing and occupations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples 1.9. Identifies and manages the influence of her/his values and culture on practice 2.4. Understands and responds to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health philosophies, leadership, research and practices 2.5. Maintains current knowledge for cultural responsiveness to all groups in the practice setting 3.1. Addresses occupational performance and participation of clients, identifying the enablers and barriers to engagement 3.5. Selects and implements culturally responsive and safe practice strategies to suit the occupational therapy goals and environment of the client 3.6. Seeks to understand and incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ experiences of health, wellbeing and occupations encompassing cultural connections 3.8. Identifies and uses practice guidelines and protocols suitable to the practice setting or work environment 4.2. Adapts written, verbal and non-verbal communication appropriate to the client and practice context 4.3. Works ethically with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations to understand and incorporate relevant cultural protocols and communication strategies, with the aim of working to support self-governance in communities 4.4. Uses culturally responsive, safe and relevant communication tools and strategies

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Late submission

Academic integrity

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Simple extensions

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Using AI responsibly

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Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

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OCCP2102: Home and Community Occupations

Semester 1, 2022 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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Late submission

Academic integrity

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Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

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Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

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