Occupational Therapy BSc(Hons)

This module explores health from an occupational perspective, including the relationship between health and occupation. You’ll examine physiological and psychosocial factors which can affect occupational performance and participation. You’ll also be introduced to the cause and effect of occupational disruption and deprivation, as well as a range of occupational therapy assessment methods with a focus on the assessment of function. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and demonstrate the principles of safe moving and handling, as well as gain knowledge, understanding and application of the principles of risk assessment with occupational therapy practice.

This module explores health from an occupational perspective, including the relationship between health and occupation. You’ll be introduced to the structure and function of the human body, along with the underlying physiological and psychological processes supporting health human behaviour. You’ll develop skills to be able to identify and describe factors which facilitate occupational performance. Building upon these concepts, you’ll explore and analyse a variety of physiological and psychosocial factors which can affect occupational performance.

You’ll complete an occupational therapy practice placement, where you'll have the chance 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 also examine the nature and development of communication strategies in relation to therapeutic relationships and working with other health and social care professionals.

This module examines the key concepts and philosophies underpinning occupational therapy practice. You’ll explore the form, function and meaning of occupation, while considering the value and importance that occupations have for individuals, communities and populations. You’ll consider the emerging role of occupational science and its influence on practice. Additionally, you’ll explore their environmental and cultural influences on occupational performance. Fundamental to this module is placing the individual at the centre of occupational therapy practice. You’ll explore a variety of occupational therapy models of practice that support the occupational therapy process. You’ll develop your problem solving, therapeutic and professional reasoning skills.

This module involves a multidisciplinary learning approach, where you'll work with occupational therapy, physiotherapy and podiatry students. You'll have the opportunity to explore lifelong learning and continuing professional development that underpins the essential skills needed in order to understand registration requirements for your specific professional and regulatory body.

You'll have the opportunity to complete a six week placement in a practice environment where you'll focus on client-based assessment and use a range of occupational therapy skills and interventions to support clients in the achievement of their personal goals. You'll also begin to work with other members of the wider health and social care team. Guided by a practice based educator you'll identify your own specific learning objectives.

You'll have the opportunity to complete a six week placement during which you'll apply your occupational therapy skills in a wider variety of contexts. This will involve taking a greater degree of responsibility for overall client care and learning to select and justify appropriate assessments and interventions for individuals, groups and communities. You'll also engage with health and social care professionals from a range of disciplines. Guided by a practice based educator you'll identify your own specific learning objectives.

This module provides the opportunity to build on your knowledge of research from Year 1 and prepares you to undertake an area of research in Year 3. You’ll explore data collection and analysis in relation to methods which are currently used in research and evaluation of practice.

You’ll explore issues of assessing and enhancing the occupational participation of individuals using group interventions. As well as developing planning, intervention and evaluation skills you’ll have the opportunity to review the ethical, legal and policy framework effecting service delivery. You’ll evaluate pertinent theory and research relating to the enhancement of occupational participation for individuals within a group and use this to inform practice. You’ll also have the opportunity to lead practical therapeutic groups where you’ll also be able to develop your confidence and creative abilities.

You'll have the opportunity to work with increasing independence by learning how to manage your time and prioritise your work load during an eight week placement within the NHS, social care or non-traditional settings. You'll encounter clients with complex and challenging needs and contribute to the management of the service, working effectively as part of a team. Guided by a practice based educator you'll identify your own specific learning objectives.

This is a multidisciplinary module which follows on from Research 2. You'll undertake a small scale research project in a group to gain experience of real world research processes. You’ll carry forward your proposal from Research 2 and undertake qualitative, quantitative, audit or literature based research. You’ll be supervised by an academic member of staff and have the opportunity to develop you group working skills.

This module helps to prepare you for transitioning into practice by focusing on your professional and personal development, as well as equipping you for autonomous practice in complex evolving environments. Through lectures and workshops, you’ll have the chance to gain the skills and knowledge required to become a resilient, reflective practitioner capable of leading contemporary services. You’ll engage with the Career Development Framework to ensure you are prepared to transition into professional practice as a safe and competent Occupational Therapist.

This module involves focusing in-depth on an area of occupational therapy in a wide variety of contexts such as public health, social care or the third sector. Through lectures and workshops, you'll have the chance to gain the skills required to evaluate the potential of occupational therapy in a contemporary context or develop a sustainable proposal or intervention for enhancing the service. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop entrepreneurial and business development skills which are now vital skills for a healthcare professional in this mixed market economy.