Foundations and Principles of Occupational Therapy Practice

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• An enhanced knowledge of relevant foundations sciences which impact on disability, disease and occupational functioning
• Develop or enhance knowledge of biomechanics and anthropomorphic data relevant to occupational therapy
• Through a process of guided discovery and participation in new occupations, develop an enhanced understanding of core theoretical principles such as occupational science and occupational analysis.
• Define professional identity, standards of practice and current legislation which impact on professional practice
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of bio-psycho-social health science related to normal human occupation and function and the relevance to occupational therapy practice
• Develop an enhanced understanding of the impact of occupational disruption on the occupational performance of individuals, groups and communities, and the value of restoring opportunities for participation in occupation through application of a person-centred occupational therapy process

The content of this module will include the following topics

A foundation in relevant human anatomy and physiology in function and dysfunction

A foundation in key aspects pharmacology such as pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics with examples of commonly used drugs

Mechanisms of pain physiology within the wider context of pain theory and the subjective nature of painful experiences

An understanding of analysis and assessment techniques and how these could be used in clinical practice

An understanding of occupational science, occupational analysis and models of occupational therapy practice

An understanding of how therapeutic intervention can cause structural and physiological changes in the human body

An understanding of group dynamics and use of group for learning

Refinement of study skills to promote independent and collaborative learning

Development of literary skills to access information from written & electronic sources

Teaching and learning methods

May include:

Lectures

Practical Anatomy Classes

Small tutorial groups

Clinical skills labs

Inquiry seminars

Self-directed learning

Elaboration on prior learning

Resources & Reading list

Internet Resources

American Medical Association (AMA) Atlas of the body.

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (2006) Human body and mind.

Textbooks

Crouch R & Alders V (2014). Occupational Therapy in Psychiatry and Mental Health. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell.

Fisher, A.G. and Marterella, A. (2019). Powerful Practice: A Model for Authentic Occupational Therapy.. Center for Innovative OT Solutions, Inc..

Wilcock, A. and Hocking, C. (2015). An Occupational Perspective of Health.. New Jeresey: SLACK Incorporated..

Waugh, A & Grant A (2014). Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness. Elsevier.

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

Mackenzie, L., and O'Toole, G. (eds.) (2011). Occupation Analysis in Practice.. Chichester: Wiley Blackwel.

Duncan, E. (2020). Foundations for Practice in Occupational Therapy. London: Elsevier..

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

Whiteford, G.E. and Hocking, C. (eds.) (2012). Occupational science: Society, inclusion, participation.. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons..

Creek, J. (2010). The Core Concepts of Occupational Therapy: a Dynamic Framework for Practice.. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Christiansen, C. and Townsend, E. (2014). Introduction to occupation – the art and science of living.. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited..

Clewes, J. and Kirkwood, R. (2016). Diverse roles for occupational therapists.. M&K Update Ltd..

Assessment strategy

Both assessment components must be passed

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: External