AH3S05 - Addressing the Complexities of Occupational Therapy Practice 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AH3S05 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Addressing the Complexities of Occupational Therapy Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Allied Health and Chiropractic | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Occupational Therapy | ||
| Module Leader: | Sally Scott-Roberts | ||
| Module Team: | Abigail Stephens, Zoe Williams, Filipa Machado, Bethan Kent | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100249 - occupational therapy | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
This module aims to draw together the theory and practice of from Level 4 and 5 modules, preparing students to deal with the complexities of practice to become confident and competent occupational therapists. Through critical exploration of occupational science, the profession's philosophies and practice students will develop a deeper understanding of the complexities and diversity of occupational therapy interventions and contexts. By synthesising theory and practice this module aims to further develop professional reasoning skills and evaluate evidence-based decision making.
Content Summary
Appraisal of the science of human occupation in relation to the philosophy, theories, and practice of occupational therapy, to confidently articulate and apply their professional Occupational Therapy identity.
Critical appraisal of occupational deprivation and occupational injustice focusing on regional, national, and international challenges. Disparity in opportunity for occupational engagement and impacts on health and wellbeing, including housing, wealth, epidemiology, epigenomics, built and natural environments, health systems and disease prevention etc.
Critical appraisal of complexities of occupational therapy interventions, addressing dark occupations (such as substance abuse, eating disorders etc.) and service user choice.
Developing robust and professional reasoning and compassionate leadership throughout the Occupational Therapy Process.
Synthesising, evaluating, and utilising the evidence to inform practice to ensure evidence-based assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
Understanding the complexities of cultural, social, global, and economic climates, both locally and nationally and the impact these have on service delivery. Critical appraisal of the determinants for health and wellbeing, including health literacy, models of health, health inequalities, human rights, prevention, interdisciplinary working, justice, and other factors influencing public health provision.
Promoting the rights of others to positively impact professionalism, equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
World Health Organisation, international collaborations, and third sector initiatives impacting global public health and wellbeing including sustainability.
Partnership skills to work across organisational and agency boundaries to deliver innovative and sustainable services.
Research and evidence-based practice informing professional decision making. Co-design and co-production.
Analysis of the concept of compassionate leadership and complexity of delivering a person-centred, compassionate, and values-based occupational therapy service.
Therapeutic use of self, developing resilience through reflexivity.
Creative occupational therapy practice to address 21st century needs.
Report writing and influencing decision making.
Personal responsibility to develop life-long learning skills and recognise developmental needs through in-depth reflection.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 6 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 6 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 48 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 8 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 10 |
| Interdisciplinary work | 2 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically analyse and synthesis the theories, philosophy, and science of human occupation to explore the complexities of occupational therapy practice, in a range of diverse and developing contexts. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate sophisticated professional reasoning and evidence-based decision making in the delivery and evaluation of creative occupational therapy practice. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | A report providing a critical, evidence-based justification for the implementation and evaluation of a creative occupational therapy intervention in a challenging setting. | 0 | 3000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |