OCT-40017 - Models of Occupational Therapy and the Occupational Therapy Process
Coordinator: Teresa Rushton
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Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module forms part of the MSc Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) programme at Keele which is an innovative programme of study which prepares the graduate for diverse practice settings.
This module enables students to further develop their knowledge and skills following their first placement. Within the module students will gain practical experiences in occupational therapy assessment, intervention and outcome measurement. Students will also further develop their knowledge and ability when justifying their decision making in contemporary occupational therapy practice.

Aims
This module aims to further develop and consolidate knowledge and skills related to the occupational therapy process and the application of occupational therapy models in contemporary practice.

Intended Learning Outcomes

develop a critical understanding and application of a variety of occupational therapy models which underpin contemporary occupational therapy practice.: 1
identify, select and critically justify assessments, interventions and outcome measures used in contemporary occupational therapy practice.: 1
critically evaluate the influence of the environment when working with individuals.: 1
critically debate the contribution of the interdisciplinary team within the service users journey.: 1

Study hours

69 hours of tutor led active learning will include:
~ 25 hours lectures, ,
~ 32 hours practical workshops,
~ 5 hours seminars and tutorials
~ 3 hours assessment preparation.
~ 4 hours of tutor guided study.
81 hours of independent study / assessment preparation.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Viva weighted 100%
45 minute case based viva, using theory to underpin decision making in practice.