Occupational Therapy (Degree Apprenticeship) BSc(Hons)

This module examines the key concepts, foundations and philosophy of occupational therapy practice. You'll consider the application of occupational therapy model to occupational therapy practice. You'll explore the concepts of occupation, as well as the emerging role of occupational science and its influence on practice. You'll also consider models of practice, the occupational therapy process and fundamental to this module, is placing the client at the centre of 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 healthy human behaviour.

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. You'll be introduced to the cause and effect of occupational disruption and deprivation, as well as a range of occupational therapy assessment methods.

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 also examine the nature and development of communication strategies in relation to therapeutic relationships and working with other health and social care professionals. Alongside a practice based educator you’ll develop a learning contract to identify learning outcomes for your placement.

This module provides the opportunity for you to develop the fundamental academic skills to understand and report current relevant research, as well as those required to underpin lifelong learning and personal development planning. You’ll be introduced to the concept of reflective practice and be encouraged to utilise experience to develop this throughout the module.

In this module you’ll explore issues of assessing, enabling and enhancing the occupational performance of individuals. You’ll develop planning, intervention, and evaluation skills whilst having the opportunity to review the ethical, legal and policy framework effecting service delivery through case study exploration.

This module provides the opportunity to complete a six week placement in a practice environment. 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. Alongside a practice-based educator, you’ll develop a learning contract to identify learning outcomes for your placement, which will be reviewed and developed throughout the placement.

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. Alongside a practice-based educator, you’ll a learning contract to identify learning outcomes for your placement.

This module involves focusing in-depth on an area of occupational therapy in a variety of contexts such as health, social care and third sector. Through lectures and workshops you’ll have the chance to gain the skills required to evaluate an area of occupational therapy and develop a proposal for enhancing the service. You’ll use and evaluate these skills whilst undertaking an assessed practice placement in a service area.

You’ll have the opportunity to further develop your understanding of the theories, principles and concepts, which influence current practice within occupational therapy. Using case studies, you’ll be required to adopt an enquiry based, critical evaluation of the theoretical and practical approaches to working with individuals, groups, communities and populations. You’ll demonstrate your ability to apply occupational therapy intervention to a selected case study.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with increasing independence by learning how to manage your time and prioritise your workload 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. Alongside a practice- based educator, you’ll develop a learning contract to identify learning outcomes for your placement.

This module involves the consolidation of occupational therapy practice skills by focusing on how health and social care is provided in the UK and how leadership at all levels is an important part of this, enabling you to prepare for future employment. Through lectures and workshops, you’ll have the opportunity to gain the skills required to prepare you for the transition into practice in order to become a safe and competent occupational therapist.