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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Human Health And Occupation 2
Reference HS1081 Version 8
Created March 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 7
Approved May 2015 SCQF Points 30
Amended June 2023 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To further develop the student's theoretical knowledge and skills related to the understanding of the occupational needs of humans and their occupational performance.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Explain occupational based practice in relation to selected health conditions.
2 Explore the concept of therapeutic use of self and the key elements of the occupational therapy process.
3 Describe the concept and application of occupational therapy theoretical models and approaches.
4 Describe the core skills and concepts in the analysis of occupational performance.
5 Identify the aspects of evidenced based health care and health improvement informing occupational therapy practice.

Indicative Module Content
Complexity and co-morbidity of health conditions Human occupation and occupational performance, Therapeutic use of self, Thinking as an occupational therapist to improve health outcomes, Clinical reasoning (take from HS2135) Occupational therapy process and in-depth exploration of treatment planning and modification and evaluation stages, occupational analysis, Activity Analysis professional documentation, application of concepts of psychology, application of anatomy and physiology in relation to key health conditions, Conceptual models of occupational therapy practice, approaches in occupational therapy practice, occupational analysis, clinical reasoning, situated learning, integration of theory and practice, preparation for practice, introduction to group work, simulated practice and volunteer patients.

Module Delivery
Blended delivery comprising on campus and online learning and engagement. This will include Workshops, Tutorials, Seminars, Keynote Lectures, Digital Learning Resources and Simulation

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 60 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 240 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 300 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Description: Short answer questions based on case study
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 0% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 4
Description: This relates to a minimum of 80% mandatory attendance of all scheduled module delivery. Attendance will be assessed on a pass/unsuccessful basis.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Submission of short answer questions will be graded using the assessment grid and final module grade awarded determined by performance descriptor. To pass the module a D in C1 and a pass in C2 are required.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A C1:A and C2:pass
B C1:B and C2:pass
C C1:C and C2:pass
D C1:D and C2:pass
E C1:E and/or C2:unsuccessful
F To achieve this grade you will have failed to achieve the minimum requirements for an E.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
Failure to meet the minimum of 80% attendance at first attempt of the module will normally lead to a fail and the requirement to return the next year to complete the module as a second diet attempt. If a student fails to have a provisional pass in any module which is a prerequisite to a practice placement they will be withdrawn from the subsequent placement. Failure to meet 80% attendance on a second diet attempt will normally lead to a fail for the course.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 ATCHISON, B.J., and POWERS DIRETTE, D., 2017. Conditions in Occupational Therapy: Effect on Occupational Performance. 5th Ed. Elsevier.
2 CHRISTIANSEN, C, H. & TOWNSEND, E, A. 2013. Introduction to occupation: The art and science of living. 2nd Ed. New Jersey: Pearson
3 CURTIN, M., EGAN, M., and ADAM, S.J., 2017. Occupational Therapy for people experiencing illness, injury or impairment. Elsevier
4 DUNCAN, E.A.S., 2020. Foundations of Practice. 6th Ed. Churchill Livingstone.
5 THOMAS, H., 2015. Occupation Based Activity Analysis. 2nd Ed. Slack Incorporated.
6 WILL, J. 2022. Foundations of Health promotion. 5th Edition. Elsevier.


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