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Occupational therapy is based on an understanding of the way meaning and purpose is imposed through the occupations in which people engage. In this course, students will begin to understand the concept of human occupation and the way in which occupational therapists work with people whose everyday occupations have been disrupted by illness, disability, or circumstance. Students will develop an understanding of the underlying philosophies and practices of occupational therapy and begin to use occupational therapy theory to consider the place of occupation in their own lives. This course establishes a preliminary understanding of the role and scope of occupational therapy in contemporary allied health services.

This course provides students with an introduction to occupational therapy as a perspective on human health and wellbeing. It establishes knowledge of the history of the profession, foundational perspectives on humans as occupational beings, and the relationship of occupation to health, wellbeing, meaning and purpose. This knowledge is required to develop subsequent competencies in occupational therapy assessment and intervention skills used in occupational therapy service provision. Students will be provided examples of occupational therapy roles and scope in various contexts through video and live presentations by industry partners. Teaching will occur through a combination of lecture and tutorial experiences.

1. Recount important events in the history of occupational therapy that illustrate its founding principles.
2. Define foundational concepts of human occupation in ways that can be understood by service users.
3. Explain the relationship of occupation to a person鈥檚 health, wellbeing, meaning and purpose.
4. Describe ways that foundational concepts guide the activities of occupational therapists in daily practice.