Module code: OCT4005-D
To identify and understand people as occupational beings and recognise the dynamic relationship between engagement in occupation, health and well-being for individuals, groups and communities.
To explore the bio-psychosocial processes underpinning human function and recognise and define the barriers and facilitators to occupation.
Human function, behaviour and occupational performance
Concepts and determinants of health and well-being
Health & care needs of people and populations
Anatomy, physiology and pathology
Cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills
Common conditions, dementia, end of life
Occupational dysfunction/limitations
Social & psychological sciences and relationship to Occupational Therapy
Lifespan development and occupational abilities (transitions across the lifespan)
Environmental/personal barriers to engagement in occupation
Facilitators to occupational engagement
Health & care needs of people and populations.
Public Health. Health promotion
Statutory/Non-statutory organisations and roles
General treatment principles
Evidence based health and social care
Interprofessional awareness of MDT roles
Impact due to inequality, poverty, social exclusion, social difference or diversity on occupational performance and opportunities for engagement
Cultural differences in people and populations and their relationship to health and the use of health and care services
Government policies/legislation/guidelines relating to health and social care
Health and care philosophy & policy and translation into OT practice and contexts