SHE level 9 SCQF credit points 20 ECTS credit points 10 Module code M3B930846 Module Leader Fiona Coupar School School of Health and Life Sciences Subject Occupational Therapy Trimester B (January start)
Summary of content This module will advance students' understanding of the occupational therapy process, drawing on relevant and contemporary models and theoretical frameworks. Students will develop their understanding of holistic assessment of individuals and groups with complex needs, focusing on the dynamic relationship between the person, environment, and occupations. Students will critically explore the impact of occupation on health and wellbeing, with emphasis placed on selecting and applying appropriate theory to inform professional reasoning and evidence-based practice. Students will design occupation-based intervention plans tailored to complex needs, demonstrating clear justification and critical analysis. The module also equips students to evaluate the wider practice context, including the influence of current policy, legislation, and service delivery models on occupational therapy practice.
Module details Syllabus arrow_forward • Contemporary models of practice and theoretical frameworks e.g. trauma informed care, recovery through activity, postural care, universal design • Occupational science concepts e.g. occupational justice, wellbeing, balance • Relationship between person, environment and occupation • Complexities of individuals and groups e.g. frailty, co-morbidity, intersectionality • Contemporary understanding of concept of occupation e.g. sleep, sex, dark occupations, dying • Intervention planning with increasing complexity • Considerations of practice contexts relevant to occupational therapy including relevant policy and legislation
Learning outcomes arrow_forward On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: 1. Identify and justify selection of theoretical frameworks that inform occupational therapy practice and apply to specific cases. 2. Demonstrate understanding of the assessment of complex individuals or groups and the relationship between person, environment and occupation, identifying strengths and needs. 3. Analyse occupation and impact on health and wellbeing using relevant frameworks. 4. Create person-centred, occupation-based intervention plans to meet individual or group needs that are supported by professional reasoning and evidence-based practice. 5. Demonstrate critical analysis of practice contexts to occupational therapy practice including considerations of relevant policy and legislation.
Teaching / learning strategy arrow_forward A variety of learning and teaching approaches will be used within this module to support the development of knowledge, understanding, and application of key concepts and skills relevant to occupational therapy practice. Seminars will be used to introduce keynote topics and interactive learning activities embedded within and throughout the seminar sessions. This provides a flexible and dynamic learning environment to support students to critically analyse concepts and approaches to occupational therapy practice. This module will provide the students with practically orientated learning and teaching activities to learn about theory and concepts of occupational therapy relating to real-world case studies and practice contexts. Students will be encouraged to draw upon prior learning, personal experience, and contextual knowledge to enhance their contributions and reflections. Independent learning will be supported via the University’s virtual learning environment (GCU Learn), where a variety of digital resources will be made available to extend and consolidate learning beyond the classroom. A range of formative learning activities will be embedded throughout the module to develop a shared understanding of the assessment criteria and to empower students to achieve the learning outcomes. The summative assessment for the module will take the form of a case study presentation that supports students to develop occupational therapy practice, knowledge and skill in real world settings. Learning activities and delivery methods will be undertaken predominantly in person, with online components, as appropriate, and will be determined by the Module Leader in accordance with university guidelines and module requirements.
Transferrable skills arrow_forward In undertaking this module students will have the opportunity to develop skills in the following areas: • Time and self-management • Organisational skills • Group working and collaboration • Giving and receiving feedback • Communication • Problem solving • Ability to source and critically review varied, relevant information • Digital capabilities • Task prioritisation • Employability • Decision making • Reasoning • Application of occupational therapy process across varied contexts This will build on transferable skills developed in previous levels of study and will encourage greater critical thinking.
Module structure Activity Total hours Lectures 0 Tutorials 0 Practicals 0 Seminars 33 Independent Learning 127 Assessment 40 Placement 0
Assessment methods Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description Course Work001 100 40 CW1: Case study presentation (15mins)