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OCT4101 Cross Cultural Occupational Therapy
SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:

 A study of differences across cultures and how they may impact on health and well-being and the use of non-discriminatory assessment in a culturally diverse society. Consideration of the socio-political and ethical issues in cross-cultural assessment and an introduction to a bio-cultural model of assessment using culture-fair techniques and strategies to identify the abilities and aptitudes of people.



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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/31/2010 VET: 3/31/2010