Module Code - Title:
OT6083
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PRACTICE EDUCATION 2 (OT)
Year Last Offered:
2024/5
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
OT6041
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
In accordance with the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, students on professional practice programmes are required to complete a minimum of 1000 hours of practice education to a satisfactory level. The aim of the module is to which introduce students to the Occupational Therapy role and therapeutic process within a clinical setting within Ireland.
Practice Education 2 is an eight week practice placement at the end of semester 2 in which students complete a minimum of 296 hours of practice education.
Syllabus:
Students will complete a practice placement for 8 weeks of the semester up to 296 hours.
Articulate practice knowledge of the Occupational Therapy process ; prioritise assessment findings; clinical reasoning strategies in the setting; communication and personal management skills and develop these core skills within his/her practice.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
To articulate practice knowledge of the therapy process in a service context.
To critique the evidence for Occupational Therapy in an identified practice setting
To prioritise information relevant to a client to inform the Occupational Therapy intervention process.
To reflect and act on their own clinical strengths and learning goals.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
To acknowledge the importance of a client- centred approach to the Occupational Therapy.
To demonstrate a capacity for self-reflection.
Demonstrate an ability to interact with individuals in a professional manner.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
To demonstrate a range of clinical reasoning strategies: reflecting on assessment protocols, the setting, interventions available and desired outcomes.
To demonstrate communication skills with clients, carers and team members including formal/informal written and oral communication.
To perform a range of occupational therapy skills, using occupation, in a safe and effective manner with guidance.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
TEACHING
The student will engage in experiential learning within a specified health or social care setting under the supervision of a named practice educator who will be a fully qualified occupational therapist.
Additional support will also to be provided by staff within the University of Limerick.
Student learning will be experiential and there will be a mixture of patient contact, case studies discussion and tutorials.
Self directed study.
LEARNING
Student learning will be experiential and there will be a mixture of patient contact, case studies discussion and tutorials.
Student learning will be structured using a learning contract. Students are expected to articulate practice knowledge of the Occupational Therapy process ; prioritise assessment findings; demonstrate a range of clinical reasoning strategies in the setting; demonstrate effective communication and personal management skills and develop these core skills within his/her practice.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Alsop, A. & Ryan, S. (1996)
Making the Most of Fieldwork Education: A Practical Approach
, UK: Chapman & Hall
Bossers, A. et al. (2002)
Competency Based Fieldwork Evaluation for Occupational Therapists
, USA: Delmar
Sladyk, K. (2002)
The Successful Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student
, Thorofare, NJ: Slack Incorporated
Other Relevant Texts:
Baptiste, S. (2001)
Mentoring and Supervision
, Canada: Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
Costa, D.M. (2004)
The Essential Guide to Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Education: Resources for Today's Educators and Practitioners
, Bethesda, MD: The American Occupational Therapy, Inc.
Costa, D.M. (2007)
Clinical Supervision in Occupational Therapy: A guide for Fieldwork and practice
, Bethesda, MD: The American Occupational Therapy, Inc.
Napier- Tibere, B. & Haroun, L. (2004)
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Survival Guide: A Student Planner
, Philadelphia: F.A. Davis
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
MSOCTHTFA - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION)
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
eimer.niriain@ul.ie