Prerequisites for Module
Successful completion of all Stage 2 modules of the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy course or equivalent.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To introduce the student to: the health risks and benefits of productive occupations and the determinants of health in the work place.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Evaluate a work place environment.
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Evaluate the health risks and health benefits of productive occupations.
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Relate the epidemiology, aetiology, clinical course and management of selected conditions associated with work.
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Analyse the specific skills of the occupational therapist in the assessment and treatment of clients with selected conditions associated with work.
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Crtically analyse literature related to the management of clients and the role of the occupational therapist in ensuring healthy working practices.
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Indicative Module Content
Health, safety and comfort at work. The legislative context. Promotion of health in the work place and work-life balance. Co-working stakeholders. Supported return to work, work retention and supported work. Assessment and analysis of the worker and the work place. Aetiology, epidemiology, pathology, clinical features, risk factors and management of selected mental health and musculoskeletal and cardiovascular conditions asssociated with work. Improvement of health in individuals with these conditions. The role and skills of the occupational therapist within the inter-disciplinary team in the overall management of individuals with these conditions. Models and approaches to treatment. Investigation and reflection upon pertinent literature.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Keynote lectures
| 8 | Practical workshops
| 12 | Problem based learning
| 18 | workplace visits
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Directed Study
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| 50 |
Private Study
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| 54 |
| Mode of Delivery
This is a blended learning with keynote lectures, facilitated tutorials, practical sessions, work place visits, web based learning, directed study and private study.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4,5
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Component 1 - coursework
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | DAVIES,M, & MACDOWALL, W. 2006 .Health promotion theory. Maidenhead, England: Open University Press
| | 2. | JACOBS, K., 2008. Ergonomics for therapists. St Louis: Mosby.
| | 3. | HOLMES, J.M, 2007. Vocational rehabilitation. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing.
| | 4. | ROSS, J., 2008. Occupational therapy and vocational rehabilitation. Hoboken NJ: John Wiley & Sons.
| | 5. | SHANKS, J., 2005. Stress at work: management and prevention. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.
| | 6. | STEIN, F., SODERBACK, I., CUTLER, S. & LARSON, B., 2006. Occupational therapy and ergonomics: applying ergonomic principles to everyday occupation in the home and at work. London: Whurr Publishers.
| | 7. | WADDELL, G. et al., 2008. Vocational Rehabilitation – What works, for whom, and when? Norwich: TSO (The stationary office).
| | 8. | WADDELL, G. & BURTON A. K., 2006. Is work good for your health and well-being? Norwich:TSO (The Stationary Office).
Additional texts may be recommended as appropriate.
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Additional Notes
In addition, in order to pass the module the student must attain least 80% attendance for all timetabled classes. Failure to comply with this will require the student to complete additional teaching and learning activities as determined by the module co-ordinator in order to demonstrate achievement of all learning outcomes. This can result in a student being withdrawn from the subsequent practice placement until they evidence they have completed all required additional elements. A record of this process may be made in relation to the student’s professional behaviour.
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