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OCCP2104: Neuromotor Capacity and Occupational Perf
2025 unit information
In this unit of study students examine occupational performance limitations due to neurodevelopmental and neurological impairment which reduce neuro-motor capacity. Theory and practice of occupational therapy assessment and intervention for occupational performance limitations associated with neuro-motor impairments across the lifespan are presented. Students apply concepts selected from an overview of motor control and sensory motor processing theories to describe the sensory and motor disturbances of neurological origin in adults and children and their impact on occupational performance. With a focus on functional use, students learn to: position and adults and children for enhanced functional performance; apply an evidence based prompt hierarchy to enhance occupational performance; analyse movements which hinder performance of everyday tasks; and integrate the use of prompts and equipment to promote occupational performance of adults and children with neurological impairment.
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Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Participation Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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OCCP1103 and OCCP1105 |
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Corequisites:
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BIOS1171 |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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BIOS1168 and BIOS1171 |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Discuss neuromotor and sensory processing theories in the context of occupational performance and disability
- LO2. Demonstrate knowledge of sensory motor problems commonly found in adults and children who have a neurological disorder
- LO3. Describe and use standardised and observational procedures to measure neuromotor function during occupational performance
- LO4. Demonstrate appropriate application of least to most prompt hierarchy to instruct and shape neuromotor responses during performance of daily tasks
- LO5. Plan occupational therapy interventions that are aimed at improving neuromotor capacity during occupational task performance using best available evidence
- LO6. Determine an appropriate method to evaluate the effectiveness of chosen interventions.
- LO7. Modify assessment, goal setting, and instructional strategies which use verbal and physical contact prompts and cues in a manner that ensures cultural safety and relevance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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