Prerequisites for Module
HS1042 Structure and Function of the Human Body, HS1052 Occupational Therapy: Foundations of Practice, HS1032 Health in a Changing World.
Corequisite Modules
HS1046 Mental Health and Well-being and HS1017 Preparation for Practice.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To introduce the student to the application of models and approaches employed in occupational therapy for physical dysfunctions, the multifactorial nature of conditions resulting in physical dysfunction, the basic concepts of selected conditions and the rehabilitation and/or management of clients with these conditions.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Describe the application of models and approaches employed in occupational therapy for physical dysfunction.
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Describe the epidemiology, aetiology and clinical course of selected conditions.
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Outline the medical and surgical treatment of clients with these conditions and indicate the contribution made by each member of the multidisciplinary team.
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Summarise the specific skills of the occupational therapist in relation to clients with these conditions.
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Indicative Module Content
Aetiology, epidemiology, pathology, clinical features, risk factors, medical and surgical management associated with selected energy restricting conditions. Improvement of health in individuals with these conditions.
| The role and skills of the occupational therapist within the interdisciplinary team in the overall management of individuals with these conditions.
Application of occupational therapy approaches in the remediation of physical dysfunction
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | workshops
| 30 | tutorials
| 12 | assessment
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Directed Study
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| 55 |
Private Study
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| 50 |
Mode of Delivery
This is a problem based module with supportive tutorials, workshops, directed study via workbooks and private study
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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Component 1 - Short Answer Open Book Examination, in order to pass this module you are required to have an 80% attendance at classes.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | CHILVERS, E., BOON, N., COLLEDGE, N., HUNTER, J. & HASLETT, C., 2002. Davidson's principles and practice of medicine. Edinburgh: Churchill-Livingstone.
| | 2. | TROMBLY, C. & RADOMSKI, M., 2006. Occupational therapy for physical dysfuntion. Baltimore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
| | 3. | TURNER, A., FOSTER, M. & JOHNSON, S., 2001.Occupational therapy and physical dysfunction: principles, skills and practice. Edinburgh: Churchill-Livingstone.
| | 4. | LETTS, L., RIGBY, P. & STEWART, D., 2003. Using environments to enable occupational performance. Thorofare, NJ: Slack Incorporated.
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