OCT-30001 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

This module forms part of the MSc (pre-registration) Occupational Therapy programme at Keele which is an innovative programme of study which prepares the graduate for diverse practice settings.
Practice Based Learning 1 builds on previous programme content and enables the student through practice based learning to further develop and apply knowledge and skills. The module aims to prepare the student to work in diverse settings whilst also develop transferable skills (i.e. multidisciplinary team working, leadership and advance communication) that can be applied in a variety of settings and specialties.

This module aims to offer students the opportunity develop effective communication methods, demonstrate an understanding of the Occupational Therapy Process and begin to apply this to a specific area of Occupational Therapy practice.
The module will enable the student to review and evaluate their personal and professional development.

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
adhere to legislation, local policy and Royal College of Occupational Therapists' Professional Standards for Occupational Therapy Practice, Conduct and Ethics & Health and Care Professions Council guidance on Conduct and Ethics for Students. : 1

Study hours

18 tutor-led active learning hours which includes:
~3 hours lectures
~15 hours practical workshops
7 hours of independent study including:
~ 7 hours of directed study
225 hours of placement learning

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment