This module aims to introduce the learner to the basic sciences of anatomy physiology and psychology. It explores how these sciences form the person and underpin their occupational performance. This module supports students to understand typical human development in order to lay the foundations to understand dysfunction. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of anatomy, physiology and psychology and students will apply the theory to everyday life and occupations. The module in particular will focus upon aspects of axial skeleton, lower limb, physiological systems as well as motivation, learning and attachment theories and activity and movement analysis.

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Describe anatomical, physiological and psychological principles and theory and be able to understand these in relation to the person as an occupational being.

2. Demonstrate understanding of anatomical, biomechanical and physiological components of a person through the use of movement and activity analysis.
3. Explain the impact of anatomical, physiological and psychological function on occupational performance across the life span.

This module aims to introduce students to the core concepts and theoretical underpinnings of the occupational therapy profession. Through interactive and experiential learning, students will reflect on their own occupational and professional identity as a foundation for their future practice. Students will learn to recognize fundamental professional behaviours and understand the implications of these behaviours through practical application.

1. Explain core occupational science concepts and how these contribute to the professions understanding of occupational identity.
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Demonstrate understanding and application of the professional responsibilities, values and skills required to deliver occupational therapy practice.

3. Demonstrate reflection on self as an occupational being as a foundation for effective professional practice.

This module aims to enable students to become independent, evidence informed, life-long learners. It will introduce students to the basic principles of gathering, appraising, interpreting and applying evidence to support their learning and professional development. In addition, study skills will be a feature within the module, helping to support effective academic practice. The module will also introduce students to the principles underpinning research and evidence-informed practice in the context of dietetics.

1. Evaluate a range of research methodologies and methods.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the evidence informed practice process, including searching different research databases to locate relevant evidence.
3. Adopt principles of academic practice to demonstrate learning and scholarship.

This module aims to develop students' knowledge and understanding of the social, politico-economic, cultural and environmental factors that influence individual and community health and well-being. The module will draw upon key International, national and local initiatives to support learning.

To achieve this aim, this module will enable students to explore concepts of well-being, disability, disease and illness, health inequality and inequity. In addition, students will examine key health and social care initiatives that will enable them to understand the importance of person-centred approaches to well-being, prevention, care and support. As students' progress through the module, they will develop inter-professional capabilities of communication, role clarification, decision making and team working enabling them to practice and promote healthy conversations about lifestyle.

1. Describe the basis of health well-being and disease and explain what is meant by health prevention, protection, promotion and improvement.
2. Identify and discuss key concepts around social determinants of health and well-being and relate this to individuals, communities and populations.
3. Discuss international, national and local public health initiatives and demonstrate how these could be used to influence a change towards a healthy lifestyle.
4. Create and communicate evidence informed messages about health and well-being.
5. Demonstrate and record key inter-professional capabilities within the context of health and well-being (communication, decision making, role clarification and team working.)

This module aims continue to introduce students to the basic sciences of anatomy, physiology and psychology and to consolidate their learning and knowledge. It will continue to explore how these sciences form the person and underpin their occupational performance. This module supports students to understand typical human development in order to lay the foundations to understand dysfunction. Emphasis will be placed on practical application of anatomy physiology and psychology and students will apply the theory to everyday life and occupations. The module in particular will focus upon aspects of the upper limb, physiological systems, the nervous system, sensory integration as well as the development of personality, memory and visual perception.

1. Analyse a range of psychological theories to fully understand the person as an occupational being.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of psychological, anatomical and physiological principles to promote occupational performance through the use of occupational engagement and activity analysis.
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Analyse and articulate the importance of integrating the psychological, anatomical and physiological needs of a person understanding the changes that occur across the life span and discuss the impact upon on occupational performance and dysfunction.

This module builds upon the theoretical foundations of occupational therapy practice introduced in Semester 1. Students will explore how OT practice models underpin the profession's unique occupational perspective. They will be able to articulate how this perspective drives the process of occupational therapy. Through interactive and experiential learning students will develop the necessary skills to deliver occupation-centred assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.

1. Understand and articulate the unique role of occupational therapists within practice.
2. Explain how relevant theory and values inform the different stages of the occupational therapy process.
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Apply the occupational therapy process in relation to an individuals health and well-being status.

This module provides students with their first professional practice-based learning experience (8 weeks). It enables students to further understand the role of the occupational therapist and their contribution to the multidisciplinary team and inter-professional working. The period of supervised practice provides students with the opportunity to apply and further develop personal and professional skills and values. The knowledge that they gain about the person, environment and occupation during theoretical and preparatory studies modules will be applied on placement. The learning process will be supported by a briefing and de-briefing.

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Demonstrate and analyse the key components of the professional practice of occupational therapy (OT), utilising underpinning theory to deliver person centred interventions during the OT process.

2. Explain the communication and interpersonal skills that are essential for the provision of safe and ethical service delivery within the placement setting, and demonstrate the ability to interact in an accessible and appropriate manner with service users, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.
3. Reflect upon the leadership, management and partnership working skills that empower service users and team members to work effectively to deliver high quality, person centred services and demonstrate the ability to use these in practice.
4. Explain the professional values that underpin occupational therapy interventions and demonstrate the professional behaviours that are required by RCOT and HCPC codes of professional conduct.
5. Analyse and apply OT theory to individuals within the practice placement setting.