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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Occupational Performance Through The Lifespan
Reference HS2124 Version 6
Created March 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 8
Approved May 2015 SCQF Points 30
Amended June 2023 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To enable the student to explore the relationship between the impact of health conditions, occupational performance and participation in daily life.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Identify the impact of a range of health conditions on individuals' performance and participation in daily life.
2 Explain the value of occupation relating to the health and well being of individuals throughout the life span.
3 Demonstrate a range of practical skills applied within the context of the occupational therapy process.
4 Identify the core and specialist skills of the occupational therapist in relation to interprofessional working
5 Consider the strengths and weaknesses of outcome measures relevant to specific, complex individuals within population groups.

Indicative Module Content
Normal development, principles of motor control and its development, principles of skill acquisition, analysis of movement, posture and balance, selected conditions and occupations throughout the life-span, application of anatomy and physiology and understanding of key health conditions, pathology, children, acquired neurological conditions, neurodegenerative conditions, spinal injury, oncology and palliative care, elderly people, multiple pathology, self-management, empowerment, effects of environment on the individual, policy drivers and guidelines related to different health conditions, complexity and co-morbidity of health conditions, human occupation and occupational performance, health and wellbeing, psychology, health improvement, occupational analysis, occupational performance, conceptual models of occupational therapy practice, integration of theory in practice, practical skills, splinting, simulated practice and volunteer patients, service users, evidence based health care.

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: Practical Exam Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Description: Case study presentation
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 0% Outcomes Assessed: 3, 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
Case study presentation. To pass the module a Grade D in C1 and a pass in C2 is 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 Successful completion of Stage 1 of the Master of Occupational Therapy course or equivalent.
Corequisites for module HS2122 Occupational Performance Engagement and Well-being.
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 ATWAL, A.,and MCINTYRE.,A 2013. Occupational therapy and older people,2nd Ed. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell.
2 CURTIN,M.,EGAN,M.,ADAM, S,J,2017.Occupational Therapy for people experiencing illness,injury or impairment. Edinburgh:Churchill Livingstone
3 GRIEVE, J., 2008. Neuropsychology for occupational therapists:Cognition in occupational performance,3rd Ed. Chichester:Wiley Blackwell.
4 MASKILL, L. & TEMPEST, S., 2017.Neuropsychology for Occupational Therapists: Cognition in Occupational Performance, 4th Ed. Wiley Blackwell.
5 PENDELTON, H. & SCHULTS-KROHN, W.,2018. Pedretti's Occupational therapy practice skills for physical dysfunction dysfunction 8th Ed.St.Louis: Mosby Elseiver
6 PRESTON, J. & EDMANS, J., 2016 Occupational Therapy and Neurological Conditions. 1st Ed. Wiley Blackwell
7 SHERIDAN, M.D. 2021. From birth to five years.5th Ed. London: Routledge .SIEGAL, A. & SAPRU ,H.N., 2011.
8 SIGELMAN, C.K. and RIDER E.A.,2018. Life-span human development.6th Ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.


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