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SHT100
Professional Foundations for Practice
This module will introduce learners to what professional practice means and the standards expected of them as pre-registration learners and registered practitioners. The module will familiarise learners with the characteristics and identity of allied health professionals as part of a wider professional workforce as well as focusing on their own skills and development needs as potential professionals.
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SHT100P
Professional Foundations for Practice
This module will introduce learners to what professional practice means and the standards expected of them as pre-registration learners and registered practitioners. The module will familiarise learners with the characteristics and identity of allied health professionals as part of a wider professional workforce as well as focusing on their own skills and development needs as potential professionals.
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SHT101
Foundation Sciences for Occupation
This module will examine foundation sciences needed to understand occupational engagement throughout the lifespan. This module explores fundamental sciences linked to the human body and behavioural sciences relevant to understanding occupations. Learners will explore fundamental concepts of human anatomy, physiology, psychology and sociology. This module is designed to help understanding of occupational interruption in later modules.
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SHT101P
Foundation Sciences for Occupation
This module will examine foundation sciences needed to understand occupational engagement throughout the lifespan. This module explores fundamental sciences linked to the human body and behavioural sciences relevant to understanding occupations. Learners will explore fundamental concepts of human anatomy, physiology, psychology and sociology. This module is designed to help understanding of occupational interruption in later modules.
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SHT102
Technology in Health and Social Care
This module provides a foundation for learners to develop digital literacies. Learning will reflect on how different health and social care professionals utilise technologies in order to effectively deliver evidence-based practice in a technology-enhanced NHS and other health and social care settings.
The module will foster an environment where learners can explore how technologies can enable effective collaboration to improve health and wellbeing outcomes.
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SHT102P
Technology in Health and Social Care
This module provides a foundation for learners to develop digital literacies. Learning will reflect on how different health and social care professionals utilise technologies in order to effectively deliver evidence-based practice in a technology-enhanced NHS and other health and social care settings.
The module will foster an environment where learners can explore how technologies can enable effective collaboration to improve health and wellbeing outcomes.
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SHT103
Occupational Concepts for Wellbeing and Practice 1
This module introduces learners to some of the fundamentals of occupational theory and thinking that underpin the practice of occupational therapy. The module will introduce and explore occupational science and specific theoretical concepts that guide occupational therapists and how they work. This will include models of practice and practical skills that inform occupational thinking such as occupational analysis. With a focus on the person as an occupational being, this module will prepare learners for later models that examine the consequences of occupational interruption or non-participation.
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SHT103P
Occupational Concepts for Wellbeing and Practice 1
This module introduces learners to some of the fundamentals of occupational theory and thinking that underpin the practice of occupational therapy. The module will introduce and explore occupational science and specific theoretical concepts that guide occupational therapists and how they work. This will include models of practice and practical skills that inform occupational thinking such as occupational analysis. With a focus on the person as an occupational being, this module will prepare learners for later models that examine the consequences of occupational interruption or non-participation.
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SHT104
Occupational Concepts for Wellbeing and Practice 2
This module examines how common biological, psychological, sociological and environmental factors can prevent or interrupt participation in the central occupations of the life cycle, and the impact on people of being unable to engage in occupations. It considers how occupational therapy may enable occupational participation by applying concepts from occupational therapy theory and occupational science. The module will examine how evidence-based core skills may be used by the occupational therapist, with emphasis given to assessment and planning stages of professional problem solving. Partnership working with other professionals and agencies alongside the person and their caregivers / families will be explored.
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SHT104P
Occupational Concepts for Wellbeing and Practice 2
This module examines how common biological, psychological, sociological and environmental factors can prevent or interrupt participation in the central occupations of the life cycle, and the impact on people of being unable to engage in occupations. It considers how occupational therapy may enable occupational participation by applying concepts from occupational therapy theory and occupational science. The module will examine how evidence-based core skills may be used by the occupational therapist, with emphasis given to assessment and planning stages of professional problem solving. Partnership working with other professionals and agencies alongside the person and their caregivers / families will be explored.
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SHT105
Practice Placement 1
This module introduces learners to professional practice through placement in an occupational therapy service setting. The placement will build on foundations of learning in level 4 and provide an opportunity to apply some initial learning to real life practice under the guidance of a registered occupational therapist. This initial placement will be scheduled part time to allow 1 day per week of concurrent academic study.
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SHT105P
Practice Placement 1
This module introduces learners to professional practice through placement in an occupational therapy service setting. The placement will build on foundations of learning in level 4 and provide an opportunity to apply some initial learning to real life practice under the guidance of a registered occupational therapist. This initial placement will be scheduled part time to allow 1 day per week of concurrent academic study.
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SHT200
Evidence Based Practice for Occupation
This module provides an introduction to concepts and processes of research, audit and service evaluation and the ethical considerations associated with the study of occupation and occupational therapy in relevant contexts linked to well-being, health and social care.
Learning will focus on different techniques and skills for data collection and analysis using various study designs. Critical appraisal and translation of utility for practice will be considered.
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SHT200P
Evidence Based Practice for Occupation
This module provides an introduction to concepts and processes of research, audit and service evaluation and the ethical considerations associated with the study of occupation and occupational therapy in relevant contexts linked to well-being, health and social care.
Learning will focus on different techniques and skills for data collection and analysis using various study designs. Critical appraisal and translation of utility for practice will be considered.
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SHT201
Practice Placement 2
This module consolidates and develops both practical and academic experience of occupational therapy, through professional practice in a second placement setting. The placement will develop previous academic study and placement learning by applying this experience to further real-life practice under the guidance of a registered occupational therapist. This second placement will be full time.
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SHT201P
Practice Placement 2
This module consolidates and develops both practical and academic experience of occupational therapy, through professional practice in a second placement setting. The placement will develop previous academic study and placement learning by applying this experience to further real-life practice under the guidance of a registered occupational therapist. This second placement will be full time.
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SHT202
Occupational Concepts for Wellbeing and Practice 3
This module analyses how complex biological, psychological, sociological and environmental factors can prevent or interrupt participation in the central occupations of children, young people and adults of working age. It explores the occupational impact on people of these multifaceted factors and examines how occupational therapy may enable occupation participation by applying concepts from occupational therapy theory and occupational science in a range of settings. The module will analyse how evidence-based core skills may be used by the occupational therapist, with emphasis given to intervention and evaluation stages of professional problem solving. Some volunteering time will form the basis for examining the potential of a new occupation as part of an occupational intervention. Partnership working with other professionals and agencies alongside the person and their caregivers / families will be explored.
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SHT202P
Occupational Concepts for Wellbeing and Practice 3
This module analyses how complex biological, psychological, sociological and environmental factors can prevent or interrupt participation in the central occupations of children, young people and adults of working age. It explores the occupational impact on people of these multifaceted factors and examines how occupational therapy may enable occupation participation by applying concepts from occupational therapy theory and occupational science in a range of settings. The module will analyse how evidence-based core skills may be used by the occupational therapist, with emphasis given to intervention and evaluation stages of professional problem solving. Some volunteering time will form the basis for examining the potential of a new occupation as part of an occupational intervention. Partnership working with other professionals and agencies alongside the person and their caregivers / families will be explored.
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SHT203
Developing Collaboration for Health and Wellbeing
This module considers how individuals can work constructively as part of an interdisciplinary or interagency working environment. The essential role of effective and skilled professional communication as a means of service delivery and inter disciplinary collaboration will be discussed. Understanding the roles of contributory team members and other disciplines will be used to encourage positive joint working for the benefit of people using services, their caregivers and families, and for colleagues as part of a healthy workplace. The module will include opportunities to explore team working with learners and colleagues from other disciplines.
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SHT203P
Developing Collaboration for Health & Wellbeing
This module considers how individuals can work constructively as part of an interdisciplinary or interagency working environment. The essential role of effective and skilled professional communication as a means of service delivery and inter disciplinary collaboration will be discussed. Understanding the roles of contributory team members and other disciplines will be used to encourage positive joint working for the benefit of people using services, their caregivers and families, and for colleagues as part of a healthy workplace. The module will include opportunities to explore team working with learners and colleagues from other disciplines.
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SHT204
Occupational Concepts for Wellbeing and Practice 4
This module analyses how complex biological, psychological, sociological and environmental factors can prevent or interrupt participation in the central occupations of adults of working age and older people. It explores the occupational impact on people of these multifaceted factors and examines how occupational therapy may enable occupation participation by applying concepts from occupational therapy theory and occupational science in a range of settings. The module will analyse how evidence-based core skills may be used by the occupational therapist, with emphasis given to intervention and evaluation stages of professional problem solving. Partnership working with other professionals and agencies alongside the person and their carers / families will be explored.
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SHT204P
Occupational Concepts for Wellbeing and Practice 4
This module analyses how complex biological, psychological, sociological and environmental factors can prevent or interrupt participation in the central occupations of adults of working age and older people. It explores the occupational impact on people of these multifaceted factors and examines how occupational therapy may enable occupation participation by applying concepts from occupational therapy theory and occupational science in a range of settings. The module will analyse how evidence-based core skills may be used by the occupational therapist, with emphasis given to intervention and evaluation stages of professional problem solving. Partnership working with other professionals and agencies alongside the person and their carers / families will be explored.
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SHT205
Working with Communities
This module encourages understanding of the potential contribution of human occupation in enhancing public health and wellbeing at group and community levels. The learning will consider occupational science and occupational therapy theory and translate its benefits and potential for occupational therapists working within community settings in local, national and international contexts. The module will encourage examination of the importance of social participation, social inclusion and the potential of co-production through the medium of occupational practice. It will introduce the potential for occupational therapists to embrace systems working with influential stakeholders including funding agencies and policy makers towards impacting on the lives of people in groups and communities, including those at the margins of the mainstream.
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SHT205P
Working with Communities
This module encourages understanding of the potential contribution of human occupation in enhancing public health and wellbeing at group and community levels. The learning will consider occupational science and occupational therapy theory and translate its benefits and potential for occupational therapists working within community settings in local, national and international contexts. The module will encourage examination of the importance of social participation, social inclusion and the potential of co-production through the medium of occupational practice. It will introduce the potential for occupational therapists to embrace systems working with influential stakeholders including funding agencies and policy makers towards impacting on the lives of people in groups and communities, including those at the margins of the mainstream.
