OCC2012 · Foundation clinical sciences for occupational therapy

Overview

This unit builds on foundation anatomy and physiology units BMA1901 and BMA1902 and aims to provide you with an understanding of functional anatomy and pathophysiology to inform the practice of Occupational Therapy. The unit provides advanced study of functional musculoskeletal anatomy, functional brain and spinal cord anatomy. The unit includes an introduction to neurochemistry and pharmacology and the pathophysiology of cerebrovascular accidents and traumatic brain, spinal and nerve injury. The function of the central nervous system is studied in relation to cognition and behaviour, including age-related changes, memory, altered states such as sleep, and the neurobiology of mental illness, in particular, autism and schizophrenia. You will learn through lectures and workshops with an emphasis on case-cased learning. Assessment includes a written and practical exam, peer-review and quizzes.

Areas of study: Occupational therapy

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Describe the musculoskeletal anatomy related to movement and apply anatomical principles to determine function and common pathology
2. Explain the functions and structure of the nervous system in relation to cognition, affect, memory formation and motor control.
3. Discuss the pathophysiology and clinical consequences of stroke and traumatic brain, spinal and nerve injury;
4. Evaluate the basic neurochemistry, use and action of different classes of psychoactive drugs and explain the potential issues relating to occupational therapy.
5. Explain the mechanisms and consequences of mental/psychosocial, physical and social capacities of humans across the lifespan.
6. Evaluate body functions, body structures and related clinical conditions and the applications to occupational performance challenges for clients of occupational therapy.

Workload

2 hours per week contact time in weeks 1 to 3, and 1 hour per week subsequently. 6 to 10 hours private study including reviewing online resources and preparing for class presentations Seminars: 2 hours recorded online Laboratory classes: 2 hours, weeks 1 to 3 Workshops: 1 hour

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.