HS154-4-AP-CO:
Foundations of Occupational Therapy Practice
2015/16
Health and Social Care (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn & Spring
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
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07 February 2014
Requisites for this module
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In this introductory level module you will explore and identify the role of occupational therapy within health and social care provision. The meaning and value of occupational therapy philosophy are tracked through investigation of underpinning theoretical frameworks and perspectives guiding current professional practices.
Learning Outcomes
-Define the philosophy and values of occupational therapy and its role within health and social care
-Demonstrate an awareness of the value of ethical codes and standards within the occupational therapy profession
-Define occupational therapy and discuss the core skills of the profession
-Describe and discuss theoretical frameworks underpinning occupational therapy practice
Indicative Content:
-Introduction to the module; module guide & assessment guidelines
-Definition of occupational therapy, core skills and processes
-The history and philosophy of the profession
-The role of occupational therapy within the community and society at large
-Professional standards, proficiency, code of conduct and professional practice
-Theory as related to practice: frames of reference, approaches and models of practice
-An introduction to the occupational therapy process
-The role of reflective practice in occupational therapy
-Review and evaluation
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-PBL
-Lectures
-Tutorials
-Group work
-Reflection
-Discussion and debate
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
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Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Assignment Resubmission |
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| Written Exam |
Written Assignment |
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100% |
Additional coursework information
You will be given a statement, regarding an issue / intervention in OT; you will be required to discuss your understanding of how, in this context, occupational therapy philosophy and theoretical frameworks are linked to professional practice.
Exam Period and Duration: N/A
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Anna Pettican
Ian Mounteney, tel: 01206 874488. Email: imount@essex.ac.uk
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No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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