What I will learn?

• Understand Core Principles: Explain the foundational principles of occupational therapy and their application in practice.
• Historical Knowledge: Describe the historical development and evolution of occupational therapy in the UK.
• Promote Health and Well-Being: Identify and implement strategies used by occupational therapists to promote health and well-being.
• Assessment Techniques: Conduct thorough assessments using various techniques and tools specific to the UK context.
• Interview Skills: Demonstrate effective interviewing skills to gather comprehensive client histories.
• Functional Assessments: Utilise functional assessments and outcome measures to evaluate client progress.
• Client-Centred Care: Implement client-centred care principles in therapeutic practice.
• Goal Setting: Collaborate with clients to set meaningful and achievable goals.
• Identify Strengths and Challenges: Assess and identify client strengths and challenges to inform intervention planning.
• Design Interventions: Create personalised intervention plans tailored to individual client needs.
• ADL Training: Apply activities of daily living (ADL) training and adaptive techniques.
• Assistive Technologies: Utilise assistive devices and technologies available in the UK to support client independence.
• Mental Health: Address mental health challenges through occupational therapy interventions.
• Therapeutic Approaches: Implement therapeutic approaches for managing stress, anxiety, and depression.
• Mindfulness and Self-Care: Incorporate mindfulness and self-care techniques into therapy.
• Paediatric Needs: Understand and address the unique needs of paediatric clients.
• Play-Based Interventions: Implement play-based interventions and sensory integration therapy.
• Collaborate with Families and Schools: Work effectively with families and educational institutions.
• Geriatric Care: Address the needs of the elderly population, including fall prevention and home modifications.
• Neurorehabilitation: Apply rehabilitation techniques for clients with neurological conditions.
• Ethical Practice: Navigate ethical considerations and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Reflective Practice: Engage in reflective practice and continuous professional development.
• Legal Framework: Understand the legal framework for occupational therapy in the UK.
• Healthcare Policies: Navigate healthcare policies and guidelines to ensure compliant and effective practice.