Unit

School Of Health Sciences

Ergonomics and Work OccupationsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 401121.2

Discipline: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 3

Credit Points: 10

Assumed Knowledge
Human anatomy, functional anatomy


Incompatible Units
400926 - Ergonomics and Work Occupations

Prerequisite
400908 People, Environment and Occupations AND 400881 Functional Anatomy

Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4711 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or 4712 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours).


About this Unit
The productivity role is a key aspect of adult life for most people. Occupational therapists play a major role in assisting clients who have had their productivity role affected in some way. This unit explores the importance of productivity for adults, in particular those engaged in paid employment. The focus of this unit is the rehabilitation of the injured worker within the context of the work health and safety legislation and the WorkCover case management system. In addition, this unit will explore vocational counselling and rehabilitation for clients with psychosocial, cognitive and physical disabilities.


Courses
4711.1Bachelor of Occupational TherapyCONTINUING
4711.2Bachelor of Occupational TherapyCONTINUING
4711.3Bachelor of Occupational TherapyCURRENT
4712.1Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)CONTINUING
4712.2Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)CONTINUING
4712.3Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)CURRENT




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