an overview of the revalidated bsc (hons) occupational therapy course

An overview of the

Revalidated BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Course

Level 4. (Semester 1) History and philosophy of OT Concepts and theories of

occupation incl. OT process The use of occupation as a

medium Activity analysis Assessment & treatment Communication in a

therapeutic relationship Impact of disability on

function Carer issues Occupation, health and well

being Reflection Impact of the environment

Foundations of Occupational Therapy

Inter-professional learning

Anatomy for Occupation

Practice Learning (placement 1)

Enabling Occupation

Mind and Mental Health

Electives

Level 4. (Semester 1)

Communication and learning styles

Anti oppressive practice Professionalism

Introduction to research methodology

Literature searching Literature appraisal




Practice learning (placement 1)

Enabling Occupation


Electives

Level 4. (Semester 1) Planes of motion. Synovial joints ; classification,

structure and function Movement analysis Upper limb/hand; structure and

function Hip and Knee Joints (Lower limb) Muscle groups and their actions Introduction to peripheral nervous

system Range of activities; applied

anatomy( self care, transfers, mobility, grip function etc)

Anatomy and Lifespan ; child development/Ageing process

Illness & lifestyle issues





Enabling Occupation


Electives

Level 4. Placement preparation:

Taking responsibility for own learning inc. supervision process and writing SMART learning objectives, reflection and introduction to PDPPlacement from an educator's perspective

Manual Handling training 7 weeks Jan-mid Feb. Pass/Fail grade awarded





Enabling Occupation


Electives

Level 4. Key OT theory, models &

approaches. Observation, assessment &

intervention strategies. Relevant current social policy

& legislation Selected medical conditions

& their impact on the individual

Locating, analysing and applying relevant information.

Clinical reasoning & problem solving in practice.





Enabling Occupation


Electives

Level 4. Key occupational,

biological, psychological & sociological factors.

Key mental health conditions.

Impact of conditions on individual functioning.

Therapeutic approaches Key people, services &

settings.



Enabling Occupation




Electives

Level 4. Adapting the home

environment. Complexities in mental

health OT & health promotion OT & musculoskeletal

disorders OT with children OT with people with

learning disabilities Orthotics & hand therapy Vocational rehabilitation



Enabling Occupation




Electives

Practical skills sessions run in the first semester as part of placement preparation

Interviewing techniques e.g. initial interviews Risk assessment The use of walking aids/wheelchairs Use of bath/shower equipment Dressing equipment and basic techniques of dressing Functional difficulties with eating and drinking Note taking Relaxation techniques Listening skills Manual handling training Professionalism

Level 5. Groupwork for OT

Practice and Reasoning (placement 2)

Ageing and Occupation

Function, Adjustment and Wellbeing


Electives

Theory & practice of groupwork.

Group roles. Types of groups e.g.,

educational, creative. Group dynamics. Verbal & non-verbal

communication. Planning groups Group facilitation. Use of self.


Practice and Reasoning(placement 2)




Electives

Placement prep:Clinical reasoningReflective writingLearning ObjectivesManual Handling Training

10 weeks Oct- Christmas 2 components;

Pass/Fail grade awarded Students complete a

written assignment (case study) that is marked by university tutors.






Electives

Factors impacting on a person’s experience of ageing.

Key features of a range of conditions

Therapeutic programmes and community resources

Key people, services & settings






Electives

Basic sciences e.g. neuro-anatomy

Range of complex conditions that impact on function

Relevant models & approaches

Range of assessments & treatment interventions

Evaluation of long term treatment






Electives

Quality processes Team working Communication in teams Client centred care Professional

communication Exploration of dilemmas in

practice Research methods, design

& analysis Critical appraisal Research governance


Practice and Reasoning (placement 2)




Electives

Adapting the home environment.

Complexities in mental health

OT & health promotion OT & musculoskeletal

disorders OT with children OT with people with

learning disabilities Orthotics & hand therapy Vocational rehabilitation Neurological Rehabilitation

(level 5 only)

Level 6 Extended research

proposal Primary research

project - Qualitative

Primary research project - Quantitative

Extended literature review

Dissertation

Independent study

Toward autonomous practice


Integrated Learning in Practice(placement 3)

Level 6

Students are given the opportunity to explore in depth an area of practice of interest to them.

Autonomous learning methods used as preparation for autonomous practice

Dissertation

Independent study




Level 6

Recruitment and selection

Current issues in practice

Critical reflection on own development

Making transition from student to practitioner

Opportunities for new ways of working

Dissertation

Independent study




Level 6

Transition into practice Effective team working Supervision Current inter professional

issues Leadership Ethical issues Health and social care

issues CPD

Dissertation

Independent study




Level 6

12 weeks mid Feb-mid May

2 components; Pass/Fail grade awarded Students complete a

written assignment (evidence based practice) that is marked by university tutors.

Dissertation

Independent study




Part time No separate part time route in new course. Students can go part time following

completion of level 4 This is negotiated and dependent on clear

reasons for decision and subject to agreement from commissioners.

They will take modules with the full time route over a longer period.

an overview of the revalidated bsc (hons) occupational therapy course

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