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OCT-10015 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2025/26 Last Updated: 04 December 2025

OCT-10015 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy Apprenticeship and Professional Practice (Apprenticeship Programme)
Coordinator: Teresa Rushton
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

This module forms part of the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy apprenticeship programme at Keele University.
The module provides learners with an introduction to the Occupational Therapy apprenticeship and professional practice. Within the module there is opportunity to develop study skills, skills of reflection and an appreciation of professionalism and life-long learning in the context of contemporary occupational therapy practice.

Aims
This module aims to support learners to understand the requirements as they transition to the apprenticeship in occupational therapy. The module will assist learners in developing their knowledge of continuing professional development (CPD), life-long learning and professionalism in their preparation for practice as an occupational therapist. The module will enable the learner to begin to develop an understanding of reflective practice and skills of reflection.

Intended Learning Outcomes

understand the structure of the apprenticeship, including the knowledge, skills and behaviour framework and values associated with life in modern Britain.: 1
complete all mandatory training in preparation for practice-based learning.: 1
reflect on the value of CPD and lifelong learning in professional development as an occupational therapy apprentice.: 1
demonstrate knowledge of relevant professional standards and the importance of professionalism, ethics, governance in relation to occupational therapy with health and social care.: 1

Study hours

32 active learning hours to include:
~ 6 hours synchronous lectures,
~ 24 hours of guided independent study (asynchronous)
~ 2 hours of assessment preparation classes (synchronous)
118 hours of independent study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Portfolio weighted 100%
Initiation of a CPD portfolio to include a 750 word reflection and completion of all mandatory training


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Last Updated: 04 December 2025