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OCT1102 Occupation and Equity
SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:

This unit is an introduction to the social determinants of health and the global issues that affect people's health. It considers the outcomes of occupational injustice and links between occupational performance and the health of individuals, groups and communities. There will be coverage of the philosophical principles that guide the development of occupational therapy roles with marginalised populations, and how occupational therapy principles and practice can incorporate public health, health promotion. advocacy and leadership approaches. 


This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
H96Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy)
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/09/2006 VET: 30/09/2006