| CODE | OCT3016 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Practicum and Seminar 2 | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 3 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Occupational Therapy | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The fieldwork practice shall consist of up to two days of supervised clinical practice placement per week spread over the academic semester. It will provide the forum during which students will be given the opportunity to use their knowledge of underlying occupational therapy concepts and principles and interpret these within the context of practice. It is mandatory for students following this study unit to undertake training in basic life support (BLS). Study-Unit Aims: At this level, the aim is to help the student to develop and consolidate skills and knowledge of standardised and/or non-standardised assessments by carrying out assessments and using data from the assessment process to plan and implement occupational therapy treatment (with direct supervision). Students will be expected to use a problem-solving approach to new situations so as to develop their understanding in that domain of practice. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Assume responsibility for some aspects of occupational therapy treatment under supervision; - Maintain high standards of personal and professional responsibility and accountability; - Acquire insights related to BLS, into the need to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Select and use assessment tools (standardised/non-standardized) which are appropriate for the patient; - Utilise a theoretical base to formulate a treatment plan and implement parts of this (with supervision) following discussion with the occupational therapist; - Evaluate the link between patients’ needs and resources and identify priorities in meeting these; - Demonstrate personal and professional adaptability in treating and communicating with patients in order to meet different therapeutic needs; - Evaluate the outcomes of treatment intervention; - Communicate appropriately and integrate constructive feedback; - Develop and integrate independent work skills, time management organization and prioritization; - Participate in the administration of the department; - Submit appropriate written reports and documentation as necessary; - Demonstrate self-directed learning; - Contribute to his/her assessment by reflection on strengths and weaknesses and identify goals for future placements and professional development; - Demonstrate the ability to rapidly identify cardiac arrest, summon appropriate assistance, and initiate life-saving interventions as part of BLS. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts: - Alsop, A., & Ryan, S. (2000). Making the most of fieldwork education: A practical approach. Chapman & Hall. UK. - Boyt, Schell BA & Schell, J.W.(2007). Clinical and Professional Reasoning in Occupational Therapy. US: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. - Creek, J. & Porter, A.L. (2007). (eds.) Contemporary issues in occupational therapy: reasoning and reflection. UK: Wiley. - Crepeau, E.B., Cohn, E.S., & Barbara, A.(2009). Willard and Spackman’s occupational therapy. Williams and Wilkins, Lipincott. - Delany, C. & Molloy, E. (2009). Clinical education in the health professions. Au: Elsevier. - Hazinski, M.F., Gonzales, L., & O'Neill, L. (2006). Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. American Heart Association. - Napier-Tibere, B., & Haroun, L. (2004). Occupational therapy fieldwork survival guide: A student planner.FA Davis. - Sladyk, K., & Barnes, M. A. (2002). The successful occupational therapy fieldwork student. SLACK Inc. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Fieldwork | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Marjorie Bonello |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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