Applied Occupational Therapy Practice

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Critically appraise the evidence from a range of professional sources underpinning Occupational Therapy practice in relation to assessment, management and evaluation of outcome in relation to selected case studies
• Apply a range of clinical skills in relation to multiple and integrated clinical problems demonstrating awareness of cultural differences, safeguarding and health and safety issues, efficacy and probable outcome, and to adapt your approach where appropriate.
• Apply and justify risk management strategies, SMART treatment goals and mechanisms of review within your intervention plans
• Apply sound clinical reasoning and justify your reasoning where clinical evidence is lacking, reflecting on your reasoning to inform future practice
• Demonstrate a systematic integration of the health and occupation sciences in order to assess, treatment plan and evaluate your interventions with clients with complex needs

The syllabus will include:

• Integrated study of biological, physical, psychological and clinical sciences as applied to clients with complex problems.
• Evaluation and design of standardised and non-standardised assessment and outcome measures.
• Development and adaptation of rehabilitation strategies appropriate to clients with complex problems.
• Complex clinical reasoning where clinical evidence is lacking.
• Utilisation and evaluation of qualitative data in relation to integrated therapeutic process
• Application of legislation, standards and guidelines as applied to complex clinical cases.
• Appreciation and exploration of ethical, moral and legal issues.
• Reflecting on prior learning in an iterative way, bringing examples of learning from previous practice placements.

Teaching and learning methods

Learning will be achieved through the study of simulated case studies and clinical examples. Learning will be supported through guided learning activities in groups, small group work, practical workshops and, where appropriate, formal lectures. Guided group learning will form a significant component of student activity and will be facilitated at the start of the module by School staff and, where appropriate, latterly visiting clinicians and/ or clients with multiple and integrated problems. Formative feedback will be achieved through the guided learning groups and supported by School staff. Iterative reflection will also underpin the guided learning groups

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Wendy Bryant, Jon Fieldhouse, Nicola Plastow (2022). Creek's Occupational Therapy and Mental Health, (Occupational Therapy Essentials). Glasgow: Elsevier.

McHugh Pendleton, H. and Schultz-Krohn, W (2018). Pedretti‘s Occupational Therapy Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction. Missouri: Elsevier.

Turpin, M J & Iwana, M K (2011). Using Occupational Therapy Models in Practice: A field guide. Churchill Livingstone.

Brown G, Esdaile S, Ryan S (2003). Becoming an Advanced Healthcare Practitioner. Edinburgh: Butterworth Heinemann.

Duncan, E (2021). Foundations for Practice in Occupational Therapy. Edinburgh: Elsevier.

Alfaro-LeFevre, R (2017). Critical Thinking, Clinical Reasoning, and Clinical Judgment: A Practical Approach. Philadelphia: Elsevier.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Class discussions

• Assessment Type: Formative
• Feedback: Verbal feedback throughout the module from peers and tutors /module lead
• Final Assessment: No
• Group Work: Yes

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: External