OCT-10005 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

This module forms part of the traditional BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy and the apprenticeship programmes at Keele University.
Practice Based Learning A builds on previous programme content and enables the learner through practice based learning to further develop and apply knowledge, skills and behaviours. The module aims to prepare the learner to work in diverse settings whilst also develop transferable skills (i.e. multidisciplinary team working, leadership and communication) that can be applied in a variety of settings and specialties.

This module aims to offer learners the opportunity develop effective communication methods, They will also demonstrate an understanding of the Occupational Therapy Process and begin to apply this to a specific area of Occupational Therapy practice. Learners will have opportunities to review and evaluate their personal and professional development during this module.

Intended Learning Outcomes

demonstrate a range of effective communication methods with service users, carers and the team.: 1
proactively demonstrate self-management skills by taking opportunities to fully engage in practice based learning.: 1
demonstrate an understanding and begin to apply the Occupational Therapy Process to a specific area of Occupational Therapy practice.: 1
demonstrate professional behaviours, including centralising the service user, equity and equality and anti-oppressive and non-discriminatory practice.: 1

Study hours

25 tutor-led active learning hours which includes:
~3 hours synchronous lectures
~15 hours synchronous practical workshops
~ 7 hours of tutor directed study (asynchronous)
225 hours of placement learning

School Rules

Learners are required to successfully complete all mandatory training, Occupational Health and DBS checks prior to initiating PBLA.

Description of Module Assessment