REHA 3020 Occupation and Mental Health
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 400169
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Description This subject provides an understanding of the impact of major mental illnesses and disorders on occupational participation. These illnesses/disorders are examined from varying perspectives including consumer, recovery, population health and biomedical. Mental health legislation, policies, strategies and standards are examined in relation to clinical practice in this field. Occupational therapy theory, assessments, interventions and outcomes are incorporated together with cross-disciplinary approaches and current evidence to provide a foundation for practice in mental health settings.
School Health Sciences
Discipline Occupational Therapy
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject
Pre-requisite(s) NATS 3037 AND
BEHV 1014 AND
REHA 2006
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4663 Bachelor of Health Science/Masters of Occupational Therapy or 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or 4712 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours).
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
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Practical | 1,000 words | 30 | N | Individual |
Case Study Report - Part A | 1,000 words | 30 | N | Individual |
Case Study Report - Part B | 2,000 words | 40 | N | Individual |
Teaching Periods