Overview
This 18 credit point unit is a clinical unit where you will complete your second long block of work integrated learning. Successful completion will contribute towards your accreditation requirements of completing a minimum of 1000 professional practice hours. This unit aims to foster your ability to consistently utilise the occupational therapy process when working with clients at a graduate level. Through integrating and applying the academic concepts, professional reasoning and professional behaviours you have developed throughout your course you will ensure the ethical and legal responsibilities of your professional practice are met. You will be allocated to one work integrated learning opportunity, which will be selected by the practice education manager from a variety of settings and client groups. You may also be required to undertake work integrated learning away from your home town at your own expense. Work integrated learning opportunities will vary in start and finish dates and it is important to plan on being available for commencement from January until the end of the Term 2 break of the same year.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
To enrol in this unit you must be enrolled in CB84 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) and meet the following pre-requisites: OCCT13008 Professional Occupational Therapy Practice 1 OR OCCT13009 Professional Occupational Therapy Practice 1
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2027
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Academic Progression Policy and Procedure
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Student feedback and unit coordinator reflection
Student feedback highlighted it would be beneficial to have one on one meetings with students during placement to allow them to freely voice any concerns they are experiencing.
It is recommended that one on one meetings are offered and scheduled with students at least once during practicum to create a safe environment to openly discuss concerns when required.
Feedback from Student feedback and unit coordinator reflection
Student feedback highlights the importance of effective communication, support and responsiveness by the teaching team to foster successful placement outcomes.
It is recommended that the teaching team continue to provide regular communication and support to students leading into, during and post practicum through site visits, phone calls, emails and Teams/Zoom platforms.