Prerequisites for Module
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy or equivalent
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To evaluate occupational therapy theoretical models and their contribution and value in relation to evidence based practice.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Critically review key theoretical models underpinning the theory and practice of occupational therapy.
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Critically evaluate the application of a key theoretical model to demonstrate evidence based practice.
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Indicative Module Content
Theories and models of occupational therapy practice eg Model of Human Occupation, Canadian Model of Occupational Performance.
Standardised assessments and outcomes measures.
Evidencing practice.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning | Online discussions
| 6 |
Directed Study
| | Online learning activities
| 20 |
Private Study
| | Private study
| 24 |
| Mode of Delivery
Online discussions, online learning activities and private study.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2
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All learning outcomes are assessed by coursework.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | CREEK, J., 2010 The Core Concepts of Occupational Therapy; a dynamic framework for practice. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
| | 2. | KIELHOFNER, G., 2008 Model of human occupation: theory and application, 4th ed. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
| | 3. | TOWNSEND, E, A., POLATAJKO, 2007. Enabling Occupation 11: advancing an occupational therapy vision for health, wellbeing and justice through occupation. Ontario: CAOT Publications.
| | 4. | In addition students will be referred to current professional journals and texts as appropriate.
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