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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Occupational Therapy: Integrating a Public Health Approach
Reference HSM188 Version 4
Created September 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved July 2018 SCQF Points 30
Amended September 2023 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
Develop a critical perspective and analysis of integrating an occupational perspective of health in relation to public health,occupational therapy and the implications for professional practice .

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Critically analyse an occupational perspective of health in relation to occupational therapy and public health.
2 Critically appraise and synthesise the research evidence for integrating a public health approach, within occupational therapy theory and practice.
3 Critically examine the complex and wider determinants of health in relation to, occupation, populations, and settings.
4 Critically debate the contribution of occupational therapy in the prevention of illness and the promotion of health and wellbeing to improve health outcomes.

Indicative Module Content
An occupational perspective of health and public health are the overarching paradigms which inform the module content and focus. Topics and themes will reflect a diversity of contexts, populations and settings,in relation to public health, global health, epidemiology, epigenetics, health promotion and occupation, occupational therapy practice, peripatetic working. Health literacy, models of health, salutogenesis, humanising healthcare, humanities in healthcare, human rights, justice, politics of health, occupational science, complex adaptive systems, health inequalities, human rights, prevention, trans-disciplinary working, implications for practice ,evidence, research, methodologies, scholarship of practice, international collaboration, reflexivity, reflection, boundary - spanning, disaster preparedness,sustainability.

Module Delivery
The module will adopt a blended learning and iterative approach to debate explore, critically analyse and synthesise the evidence for integrating public health approach within occupational therapy theory and practice. Key note lectures, workshops, seminars, photo-voice, tutorials, situated learning. Virtual learning ,self-directed learning, research methodologies, trans -disciplinary working, reflection and reflexivity will underpin knowledge development and learning experiences.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 100 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 200 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
Description: Seminar supported by audio visual tools
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 0% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 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
To pass the module a minimum of a Grade D in C1 and a pass in C2 is required.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A in C1 and pass in C2
B B in C1 and pass in C2
C C in C1 and pass in C2
D D in C1 and pass in C2
E E in C1 and/or unsuccessful in C2
F To achieve this grade you will have failed to achieve the minimum requirements for an E. And/OR Fails to meet module attendance requirements
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Successful completion of all Stage Three modules of the Master of Occupational Therapy.
Corequisites for module None are required
Precluded Modules None are required

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 COLE,M,B,.CREEK,J,.2015.Global Perspectives in Professional Reasoning. Thorofare,NJ : Slack Incorporated.
2 HANNAH,M,.2014.Humanising Healthcare: Patterns of Hope for Systems Under Strain. Triarchy Press:Devon
3 NAIDOO,J,WILLIS,J.2016. Health Promotion 4th Ed. Edinburgh: Elsevier.
4 PIERCE D. 2014.Occupational science for occupational therapists. Thoroefare, NJ: Slack Incorporated
5 RUSHFORD,N,.THOMAS,K.2015.Disaster and Development: An Occupational Perspective. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone
6 THOMPSON,S,R,2014. The Essential Guide to Public Health and Health Promotion. London: Routledge
7 WILCOCK,A,A,.HOCKING,C,.2015 An Occupational Perspective of Health. Thorofare,NJ: Slack Incorporated.
8 WILLS, J., 2022. Foundations for Health Promotion. 5th ed. London: Elsevier Health Sciences


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