Module code: OCT4006-D
Standards & requirements of professional bodies. Legislation for health & care practice.Duty of care, duty of candour,raising concerns. Clinical governance. Human rights. Continuing professional development. Professional identity. Marketing the profession and entrepreneurial skills.Therapeutic use of self. Client-centred practice. Self-awareness. Emotional intelligence. Resilience. Theory and application of clinical reasoning and reflection. Knowledge and application of core skills. Problem solving and creativity. The Occupational Therapy Process. Assessment and interventions Occupational analysis. Grading & adapting. Models and Frames of Reference. Occupational Science.Spirituality.Origins and development of the profession. Present and future organisational settings for occupational therapy. Philosophical aspects, values & beliefs of occupational therapy.
Ethos of practice. Culturally sensitive practice. Understanding statutory and non- statutory services.. Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Role of health & social care practitioners in the client's journey. Human factors relating to practice. Environmental and social contexts of clients. Health, wellbeing & occupation. Autonomy & empowerment of clients and populations. Rudimentary research knowledge and skills. Evidence in practice. Effective group work. Group dynamics.Team roles & purpose. Understanding of the multi-disciplinary team.