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OCCP5218: OT in Home and Community Environments

Semester 2 Early, 2020 [Normal day] - Cumberland, Sydney

This unit introduces students to the home and community environments, including the physical, psychosocial and sociocultural components, in which clients perform occupations. These may include the home, neighbourhood shopping centre, community leisure facility, and residential accommodation such as nursing homes and retirement villages. Students will learn to assess the impact of these environments on clients' occupations, analyse activities conducted in these environments and recommend appropriate adaptations and modifications. In addition students will learn about their own environments of practice as they impact on their work. These include team work practice and the politics of home, health and community settings. Students will learn appropriate presentation skills to document home and community environment assessments and recommendations including written reports and verbal presentations.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Participation Sciences
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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OCCP5208
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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Musculo-skeletal anatomy

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Sandi Lightfoot, sandi.lightfoot@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Sandi Lightfoot, sandi.lightfoot@sydney.edu.au
Lynette Mackenzie, lynette.mackenzie@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Viva
Oral assessment
30% Multiple weeks 15 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment group assignment Access audit of a public environment/building
Written assessment
20% Week 07
Due date: 18 Sep 2020 at 23:59
2,500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9
Assignment hurdle task Home modification report
Written assessment
50% Week 11
Due date: 23 Oct 2020 at 23:59
3,000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9
hurdle task = hurdle task ?
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

  • Viva: Practical examination in which students will be asked to
    demonstrate skills and competencies they have learned in weeks
    1-5. Students will demonstrate these skills using a class peer. Students will be given a case study in advance of the viva, and will be asked to demonstrate specific practical skills in equipment prescription and manual handling relating to the case. Students are required to pass this viva to proceed with the unit. Should a student not achieve a pass in the first instance, they will be allocated a second viva time.
  • Access audit of a public environment/building: A report utilising a standardised audit tool of a public building in relation to their allocated case study. Students are to submit both a hardcopy of the report (as a pair) and via canvas. As this is a paired assessment, one copy is to be submitted for each pair, and marks allocated will be for both students.
  • Home modification report: 3,000 words is a guide only. Students can submit as much as they need to. Students are to submit both a hardcopy of the report (as a pair) and via canvas. Students are required to pass this assessment to proceed with the unit.

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).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

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.

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.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 1. Introduction to the unit. Personal self-care maintenance and activities of daily living Lecture (2 hr)  
1. Introduction to the unit. Personal care self-maintenance and activities of daily living Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 02 2. Assessing the interface between the environment and participation - universal design: a basis for inclusion. Seating and wheelchair prescription. Lecture (2 hr)  
2. Assessing the interface between the environment and participation - universal design: a basis for inclusion. Seating and wheelchair prescription. Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 03 3. Legislative requirements in design. Manual handling Lecture (2 hr)  
3. Conceptual design and legislative requirements. Manual handling. Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 04 4. Access auditing and conducting a home visit. Mobility, ambulation and sighted guide techniques Lecture (2 hr)  
4. Access auditing and conducting a home visit. Mobility, ambulation and sighted guide techniques Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 05 5. Factors in design consideration: anthropometrics, biomechanics and ergonomic requirements Lecture (2 hr)  
5. Measurement of the person., consideration of habitual movement patterns as a basis for design. Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 06 6. Measurement of the environment - technical drawing, bathrooms, access Lecture (2 hr)  
6. Measurement of the environment - technical drawing, bathrooms, access Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 07 7. Documentation and clinical reasoning Lecture (2 hr)  
7. Report writing and documentation Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 08 8. Documentation and clinical reasoning Lecture (2 hr)  
8. Report writing and documentation Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 10 10. Mobility aids and manual handling Lecture (2 hr)  
10. Mobility aids and manual handling practical Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 11 11. Mobility aids and manual handling Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 12 11. Mobility aids and manual handling practical Tutorial (2 hr)  
12. VIVA Lecture (2 hr)  
12. VIVA Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 13 13. VIVA Lecture (2 hr)  
13. VIVA Tutorial (2 hr)  

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: Students are expected to attend all lectures and tutorials. Absences in excess of two weeks, without medical documentation, could incur academic penalty. Lecture attendance will be recorded.

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.

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. identify the personal priorities and meaning underpinning the participation of a person in a variety of routines and tasks, at home and within the community
  • LO2. identify and assess the nature and causes of the difficulties that people experience in bed mobility, transfers, walking, seating, and personal care tasks such as bathing, toileting, feeding, dressing, grooming and personal hygiene, and instrumental activities of daily living such as cooking, cleaning, home maintenance, gardening and laundry, budgeting, banking, use of utilities and transport, and participation in a diverse array of community based activities
  • LO3. apply the process of activity analysis to assess and promote participation in mobility and personal care routines and tasks
  • LO4. demonstrate knowledge of safe manual handling, transfer, and mobility techniques
  • LO5. identify and analyse the temporal, cultural, sensory, cognitive, physical, and psychological dimensions of environment
  • LO6. prescribe equipment, modifications, and personal assistance that addresses the individual needs of specific people in home and community environments
  • LO7. identify and initiate programs of intervention, learning, and development to enable safe and effective use of prescribed equipment (such as bath boards, wheelchairs, hoists, and furniture), task adaptations, personal support, and environmental adaptations
  • LO8. prepare and substantiate documentation including written analysis, diagrams, and measured drawings assessing specific aspects of occupational performance with a variety of plans for intervention
  • LO9. evaluate and review the effectiveness of interventions.

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
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - OTBA
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
2.3. Identifies and applies best available evidence in professional practice and decision-making
3.1. Addresses occupational performance and participation of clients, identifying the enablers and barriers to engagement
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
3.5. Selects and implements culturally responsive and safe practice strategies to suit the occupational therapy goals and environment of the client
LO2
Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - OTBA
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
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
2.9. 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
LO3
Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - OTBA
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
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
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
3.13. 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
3.5. Selects and implements culturally responsive and safe practice strategies to suit the occupational therapy goals and environment of the client
3.8. Identifies and uses practice guidelines and protocols suitable to the practice setting or work environment
LO4
Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - OTBA
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
1.14. Recognises and manages her/his own physical and mental health for safe, professional practice
1.2. Adheres to legislation relevant to practice
1.5. Practises in a culturally responsive and culturally safe manner, with particular respect to culturally diverse client groups
1.8. Adheres to all work health and safety, and quality requirements for 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
2.3. 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
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
3.2. 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
4.11. Identifies and articulates the rationale for practice to clients and relevant others.
4.5. Complies with legal and procedural requirements for the responsible and accurate documentation, sharing and storage of professional information and records of practice
LO5
Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - OTBA
1.15. Addresses issues of occupational justice in practice
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
2.2. 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
2.5. 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
3.10. Reviews, evaluates and modifies plans, goals and interventions with the client and relevant others to enhance or achieve client outcomes
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
3.5. 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
4.3. 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
LO6
Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - OTBA
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
1.15. Addresses issues of occupational justice in practice
1.2. Adheres to legislation relevant to practice
1.3. Maintains professional boundaries 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
1.8. Adheres to all work health and safety, and quality requirements for 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.
2.3. 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
2.9. 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
3.13. 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
4.11. Identifies and articulates the rationale for practice to clients and relevant others.
4.5. Complies with legal and procedural requirements for the responsible and accurate documentation, sharing and storage of professional information and records of practice
LO7
Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - OTBA
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
1.15. Addresses issues of occupational justice in practice
1.16. Contributes to education and professional practice development of peers and students, and
1.2. Adheres to legislation relevant to practice
1.3. Maintains professional boundaries 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
1.8. Adheres to all work health and safety, and quality requirements for 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.
2.3. 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
2.9. 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
3.12. Uses effective collaborative, multidisciplinary and interprofessional approaches for decision-making and planning
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
3.5. Selects and implements culturally responsive and safe practice strategies to suit the occupational therapy goals and environment of the client
3.8. Identifies and uses practice guidelines and protocols suitable to the practice setting or work environment
LO8
Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - OTBA
1. Professionalism
1.1. Complies with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia’s standards, guidelines and Code of conduct
1.13. Manages resources, time and workload accountably and effectively
1.2. Adheres to legislation relevant to practice
1.5. Practises in a culturally responsive and culturally safe manner, with particular respect to culturally diverse client groups
1.8. Adheres to all work health and safety, and quality requirements for 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
2.9. Maintains knowledge of relevant resources and technologies, and
3.12. Uses effective collaborative, multidisciplinary and interprofessional approaches for decision-making and planning
3.14. Contributes to quality improvement and service development.
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
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
4.5. 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
LO9
Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - OTBA
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
1.11. Maintains professional competence and adapts to change in practice contexts
1.13. Manages resources, time and workload accountably and effectively
1.2. Adheres to legislation relevant to practice
2.10. Maintains digital literacy for practice.
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
3.14. Contributes to quality improvement and service development.
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
3.9. Implements an effective and accountable process for delegation, referral and handover
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
4.5. 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

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

Changes have been made to allow for practical work to be conducted at the end of the unit in line with COVID-`19 precautions. This has meant the order of assessments required has also been changed.

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