Practice Placement 2 OT

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• With prompting from your practice educator(s) assess patients/clients, involving them in the analysis of the information and Identifying problems and strengths, in order to plan appropriate occupation focussed interventions, taking account of individual patient/client needs.
• Modify communication styles to develop effective working relationships with patients/clients and other professionals taking account of ethical considerations and respecting their rights, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Manage a caseload as appropriate, prioritising your workload and managing your time effectively.
• Produce a comprehensive case study/project arising from practice that evidences the application of theoretical and practical skills learnt throughout your academic programme, the current placement and previous placement. Evaluate the effectiveness of the project or of the assessment, intervention and management (for a case study).
• Reflect on and critically evaluate recent professional activity, discussing the impact of critical events on personal and professional practice and development.
• Construct management plans for patient/client interventions and manage resources in the light of departmental expectations, constraints and available supporting services.
• Select and apply appropriate occupation focussed interventions, taking into account health and safety issues and modifying interventions in response to evaluation of the outcomes achieved.
• Create effective working relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team, providing appropriate professional feedback.

The integration of knowledge, skills and attitudes specific to the speciality area of the placement reflect the five sections of practice: safe conduct, professionalism, interpersonal skills, clinical/therapeutic skills and management skills as defined in the occupational therapy practice placement assessment criteria.

Introduction to the Continuous Professional Development process: including developing learning outcomes/objectives, reflecting on a learning experience and producing a practice case study/project relevant to the placement area.

You will receive prompting from a placement educator and take an active role in, and where appropriate be responsible for a caseload under their supervision. You will have opportunity to work with and learn from other health professionals and appropriate staff within the placement setting as well as the named placement educator, to facilitate understanding of the multidisciplinary and complex nature of health and social care provision.

Teaching and learning methods

Your learning will be facilitated by the University prior to placement through preparations sessions and a meeting with, or visit to, your practice area. The educator(s) will use a variety of methods of teaching throughout placement, including:

• demonstration by a recognised placement educator in the placement facility
• supervised service user contact using mentorship
• staff and learner led presentations
• case study/presentations
• ward rounds/case conferences/community visits
• attendance at clinics and opportunities to observe specialist treatments such as surgical interventions where appropriate
• departmental in-service programmes
• peer support in the university and practice-based setting
• support from placement educators and visiting academics (locality contacts)
• eLearning resources: blackboard site
• learning resources in practice area
• practice placement handbook

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Curtin M, Egan M and Adams J (2017). Occupational Therapy for People Experiencing Illness, Injury or Impairment: Promoting occupation and participation. London: Elsevier.

Duncan, E. (ed) (2021). Foundations for Practice in Occupational Therapy. Edinburgh: Elsevier.

HCPC (2016). Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics. London: HCPC.

Royal College of Occupational Therapists (2021). Professional Standards for Occupational Therapy Practice, Conduct and Ethics. London: Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

HCPC (2016). Guidance on Conduct and Ethics for Students. London: HCPC.

Bryant, W., Fieldhouse, J., Plastow, N. (2022). Creek's Occupational Therapy and Mental Health. Glasgow: Elsevier.

Dancza, K., Rodger, S (eds) (2018). Implementing Occupation Centred Practice: A Practical Guide for Occupational Therapy Practice Learning.. Routledge.

Linsley, P., Kane, R. (2022). Evidence-based Practice for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals.. Sage.

Assessment strategy

This module is based within a clinical environment and can only be attempted in-person.

Only two attempts are allowed at any one placement module irrespective of the regulatory conditions under which it is attempted. Any student who must re-attempt this module in a subsequent academic year must do so in attendance, as there is no external option. If this is the only module taken in a specific academic year then the student will be suspended when not directly on placement. The attempt will be subject to pro-rata fees liability, which will be calculated based upon the credit total of the module.

Any student choosing to re-attempt the module accepts the conditions described above and the fees liabilities defined, this includes any student who attempts this module as part of the conditional progression policy.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal