Module overview
Using the biopsychosocial model, you will gain an understanding of the health sciences that underpin occupational therapy practice. You will learn about the relevant anatomy and physiology, and how it is integrated from the cellular level to the organ systems level. You will also gain an understanding of human health and functioning, and people's physical, psychological and social development.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Describe the basic structure and function of relevant body systems in relation to the healthy human condition
- Discuss the main concepts of key psychosocial models and concepts relevant to occupational therapy, such as health beliefs, identity, supported self-management, and behaviour change.
- Understand and demonstrate knowledge of relevant anatomical and physiological terminology with relevance to occupational therapy
- Understand the way in which the biopsychosocial model integrates the anatomical, physiological and psychosocial factors that impact upon a) patients' personal experiences and b) occupational therapy practice
Syllabus
The material delivered in the lecture programme may include:
Anatomical terminology
Cells and tissues
Biochemistry and metabolism
Integumentary system, including inflammation and tissue repair
Musculoskeletal system, including the structure and function of bones, joints and associated muscles
Nervous system, including the autonomic nervous system
Cardiovascular system, including heart, vascular system, and key aspects of cardiac physiology
Respiratory system, including respiratory tract, muscles of breathing, key aspects of respiratory physiology
Lymphatic system and immune system
Renal system
Digestive system
Endocrine system, including relevant links to the stress response and autonomic nervous system
Key principles of psychosocial sciences will be provided within a biopsychosocial framework. Topics may include:
Health and illness beliefs and cognitions
Identity and supported self-management
Depersonalisation, dignity and general empathy
Loss and Coping
Models of health behaviours and readiness to change
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
This module will use a blended-learning approach, with a range of teaching and learning activities. You will be directed to review lead lectures, complete online tasks and activities, and participate in seminars which are identified as essential to underpin your knowledge and future practice. You should also develop the skills and initiative necessary to manage your own independent learning as part of your professional responsibility.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 30 |
| Independent Study | 109.5 |
| Blended Learning | 48 |
| Total study time | 187.5 |
Resources & Reading list
Internet Resources
LWW Health Library Online (Access free at the point of use during studentship).
Acland's video atlas of human anatomy. (Access usually free at the point of use during studentship).
Anatomy.TV (Primal Pictures Online) (Access free at the point of use during studentship).
Textbooks
Elaine Marieb and Katja Hoehn (2018). Human Anatomy and Physiology. Pearson.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
To pass this module you must achieve a weighted mean average of 40% or more AND also you must pass the final exam at 40% or more.
If an attempt is taken in the supplementary period then it will follow the format detailed in the referral method.
If an attempt is taken at Repeat, then it will follow the format detailed in the first attempt method.
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Assessment tasksSummative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| MCQ-applied knowledge assessment | 5% |
| MCQ-applied knowledge assessment | 5% |
| MCQ-applied knowledge assessment | 5% |
| Exam | 75% |
| MCQ-applied knowledge assessment | 5% |
| MCQ-applied knowledge assessment | 5% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Exam | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: External