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School:

School of Human and Health Sciences

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

F (FHEQ Level 4)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2022-02-01

Module Leader:

Ellen Martinez

Version Number

2023.01

Learning Methods

Work Based Learning
Seminar

Professional Body Requirements

Health and Care Professions Council

Synopsis

You’ll be introduced to a variety of occupational therapy practice settings through completing a practice placement. This will provide the opportunity for you to develop and apply your practical skills, as well as gain an understanding of appropriate professional behaviour and standards, which you’ll demonstrate during the practice experience. You’ll … For more content click the Read More button below. Within a supervised practice environment you will apply, integrate and build upon knowledge, skills and therapeutic techniques learned as a result of other modules on the course.

Learning Strategy

University based: Structured reading will be recommended prior to commencement of the practice based Experience. University based seminars workshops will consolidate theory and practice learnt on other modules, appropriate to the expected experience. The VLE will be utilised for communication of module information, learning materials, resources and activities. You will … For more content click the Read More button below. Practice based: You will participate in a 6 week practice placement as an introduction to occupational therapy practice. Support to both practice educator and learner will be given via the placement handbook and link tutor.

Outline Syllabus

University Based Preparation for practice to include:Personal and professional presentationWriting learning outcomes –negotiating a learning contractUse of supervisionReflective skillsDocumentationRisk managementInfection control Practice based Each learner will, with his or her practice placement educator, negotiate a learning contract for the placementThe learning contract will be developed on the basis of the … For more content click the Read More button below.  

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Interpret knowledge and demonstrates an understanding of professional issues related to occupational therapy.
2.
Manage effective therapeutic relationships with clients and carers in a variety of situations.
3.
Considers the occupational therapy role in relationship to other professions.
4.
Consider the individuality, well-being and safety of clients, colleagues and self in preparation for the workplace and adheres to the Code of Ethics and Professional conduct (College of Occupational Therapists, 2015).
5.
Recognise client difficulties as a result of occupational disruption.
6.
Identifies and carries out appropriate functional assessments with selected clients.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Practical Skills Assessment

Assessment Criteria

Evidence of competency will be demonstrated by the Competency Based Fieldwork Evaluation (CBFE) form completed by the practice placement educator in a designated area of practice. The learner will be expected to meet the required outcomes on the assessment form. Guidelines and support will be given to the practice placement … For more content click the Read More button below. The School generic grading criteria and learning outcomes will apply. The expectation is that text based assessment tasks will be submitted via Turnitin®.

My Reading

Reading List