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OCT-20009 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2026/27 Last Updated: 17 March 2026

OCT-20009 - Assessments and Interventions in Occupational Therapy Practice
Coordinator: Teresa Rushton
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2026/27

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2026/27

This module forms part of the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at Keele University.
This module enables learners to further develop their knowledge and skills following their first placement. Within the module learners will gain practical experiences in occupational therapy assessment, intervention and outcome measurement. Students will also further develop their knowledge and ability when justifying their decision making in contemporary occupational therapy practice.

Aims
This module aims to further develop and consolidate knowledge and skills related to the occupational therapy process. It offer learners opportunities to develop practical assessment and occupation focused intervention skills and to discuss the contribution of the interdisciplinary team within the service user journey.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Identify, select and justify assessments and interventions and outcome measures used in contemporary occupational therapy practice.: 1
apply knowledge and understanding of the occupational therapy process to a case study.: 1
apply the use of grading and adaptation in occupation focused interventions through a person-centred intervention plan.: 1
discuss the contribution of the interdisciplinary team within the service user’s journey.: 1

Study hours

Active learning tutor led hours to include:
~ 30 hours synchronous lectures,
~ 40 hours synchronous workshops,
~ 4 hours synchronous seminars and tutorials
~ 6 hours of synchronous assessment preparation classes
~ 50 hours of guided independent study (asynchronous)
~170 hours independent study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Essay weighted 100%
3,000 word essay based on a case study to include a 500 word individual intervention plan


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Last Updated: 17 March 2026