HS809-6-SL-CA:
Autonomous Practitioner
2023/24
Health and Social Care (School of)
Colchester Campus & Apprenticeship Location
Summer & Long Vacation
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Monday 22 April 2024
Wednesday 02 October 2024
30
17 November 2023
Requisites for this module
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BSC B939OD Occupational Therapy (Degree Apprenticeship)
This final module provides opportunities to explore the concepts of the transformative process from competent student to novice occupational therapy practitioner.
You will consolidate your learning over the duration of the programme, from both a theoretical and practical perspective, in order to prepare for employment as an Occupational Therapist.
This module aims to provide you with opportunities to explore the concepts of the transformative process from competent student to a novice practitioner. You will draw on your learning and experiences gained over the duration of the programme and reflect upon the personal relevance in order to facilitate the transformation from student to occupational therapist.
1. Critically evaluate the differences between being a competent occupational therapy student and a novice occupational therapist
2. Analyse and synthesise the knowledge, skills and experiences that have been developed throughout the programme, in order to identify future directions for professional practice
3. Demonstrate competence and readiness to be an occupational therapist
4. Interact effectively in a discussion to demonstrate the knowledge skills and behaviours required, drawing upon the contents of a completed portfolio of evidence to inform the professional discussion
Introduction to module and assessment
Transition from student to therapist
Occupational therapy identity and profile
Demonstrating competence as an occupational therapist
Advancing reasoning
Evidencing practice
Continuing professional development
Professional networks
This module emphasises the importance of self-directed and autonomous learning. There will be opportunities to negotiate the content of the module based on learner-identified areas of development. Due to student-directed nature of this module keynote lectures will not be utilised.
Drawing on previous experiences of EBL, you will explore content supported by small student-led groups and individual study.
You will draw upon your practice placement experiences, skills and CPD portfolios in order to consolidate your learning within this module, and identify your future directions.
Using a blended learning approach, you will be expected to engage and contribute to online group activities and use of online library facilities. A module Moodle page will support your learning on this module.
There will be opportunities for formative assessment tutorials, however, the emphasis for this module will be on developing your ability to articulate your informed thinking on specific subject areas within EBL and informal tutorial opportunities. Health professionals and service users will contribute to the learning within this module in negotiated seminars.
You will be supported to consolidate your skills gained throughout the duration of the programme and identifying areas for development based upon future goals for practice.
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course.
The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students.
Further reading can be obtained from this module's
reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Summative - Viva Voce presentation |
|
100% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
No
No
No
Mrs Ruth Squire
Cardiff University
Senior Lecturer
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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