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OCT-40011 - 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-40011 - Transition into Occupational Therapy Studies
Coordinator: Teresa Cook
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office:

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 MSc Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) programme at Keele which is an innovative programme of study which prepares the graduate for diverse practice settings.
Transition into Occupational Therapy Studies provides you with the opportunity to develop your understanding of the Occupational Therapy profession and develop skills, knowledge and attributes that are essential for a health and social care professional. In addition, you will be supported in reflecting on your knowledge and previous experiences in order to identify learning needs and action plans to support your development in knowledge relating to anatomy, physiology and movement science and communication.

Aims
This module aims to assist students in developing their knowledge of continuing professional development (CPD) and professionalism in their preparation for practice as an occupational therapist. The module will enable students to reflect, identify learning needs and action plan, addressing gaps in knowledge relating to anatomy, physiology and movement science.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/oct-40011/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

evaluate the role of reflective practice, CPD and lifelong learning within health and social care: 1
evaluate the importance of professionalism, ethics, and governance in relation to occupational therapy within health and social care: 1
demonstrate knowledge and application of effective communication skills and their importance in enhancing professional practice: 2
demonstrate knowledge of cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal anatomy, physiology and movement science in healthy individuals: 1

Study hours

58 tutor-led hours which includes:
~ 19 hours lectures,
~ 33 hours practical workshops and seminars
~ 6 hours of assessment preparation.
92 hours of independent study which includes:
~ 72 hours self-directed study;
~ 20 hours of assessment preparation.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Exam weighted 60%
Computer-based exam
Students will undertake a computer based exam of 60 minutes duration which will include multiple choice and short answer questions.

2: Viva weighted 40%
Communication scenario
Students will undertake a 20 minute interactive role play communication scenario viva.

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 04 December 2025