OCT-40013 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

none

Barred Combinations

none

Description for 2024/25

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.
This module will introduce students to the history and evolution of the occupational therapy profession, and will include key concepts, philosophy, values and beliefs. Students will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of the dynamic relationship between occupation, health and wellbeing and critically review the occupational therapy process.

This module aims to introduce students to the core concepts of occupational therapy, theory and practice. Students will develop an understanding of the dynamic relationship between occupation, health and wellbeing. They will gain an understanding of the occupational therapy process in preparation for placement.

Intended Learning Outcomes

develop a critical understanding of the history and evolution of the occupational therapy profession, including its unique philosophy, values, beliefs and skills.: 1
critically evaluate the dynamic relationship between occupation, health and wellbeing.: 2
critically evaluate the core concepts which underpin occupation focused practice.: 1
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the occupational therapy process to underpin practice based learning.: 1

Study hours

100 tutor led active learning hours to include:
~ 18 hours lectures,
~ 30 hours workshops,
~ 6 hours seminars and tutorials
~ 6 hours of assessment preparation classes
~ 40 hours of guided study
50 hours of independent study including

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment