BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Bachelor's degree at Teesside University

You are introduced to evidence-based practice and sources of evidence: primary and secondary research, guidelines, audits and evaluations. Consider how to use sources of evidence to support clinical decision-making and develop skills in formulating focused questions, developing effective search strategies and literature retrieval.

You focus on facilitating independence through the OT process. Recognise that optimum health can exist within the context of disability, underpinned by concepts of health promotion, and explored through OT practice and professional beliefs. Explore the factors limiting opportunities, referring to the environment, current assistive technology and equipment within the home. Analyse, develop or modify therapy and environments, focusing on future home design to develop independence, and enhance occu

You focus on what makes us occupational beings, exploring functional anatomy and how it impacts people. Consider the importance of psychological and sociological theory, and how it can influence occupation to improve people's health.

Supported by theoretical preparation, you experience the OT process in a practice setting. Learn to appreciate the philosophy of OT, identifying how theory enhances practice. Spend seven weeks with a practice educator in one of a variety of settings, demonstrating how the OT works in the setting and exploring how the process is applied to service users. Identify their level of occupational performance, and the impact of illness and disability on their functional ability, ultimately reflecting on

Focus on the centrality of occupation in human life and its transformative potential. Explore occupation-based activity analysis and the relationship between the person, environment and occupation through experiential learning.

Explore a range of concepts and issues relating to professionalism, developing your knowledge of communicating and working with patients, their families and other professionals. Learn how to work effectively independently and in a team, and become familiar with the concepts of consent, confidentiality, safeguarding and working with people who have behaviours that challenge.

Build on your knowledge of different research methodologies, designing a project using primary or secondary research methods.

Become more aware of the influences on health and wellbeing experiences. Develop the skills you need to hear and interpret the 'occupational voice' and engage fully in the whole client process. Develop your knowledge and awareness of influences and complete a range of tasks to gain skills in line with necessary professional competencies.

Link your knowledge of OT theory and foundation sciences, applying them to practice. Your underlying knowledge of individuals as occupational beings is now applied to individuals experiencing occupational performance/engagement issues. Develop knowledge and skills core to OT process, including standardised and non-standardised assessment, professional reasoning, goal setting, intervention planning, and outcome measurement/evaluation. A combination of learning techniques reflect the diversity

Consider how occupation can promote participation, health and wellbeing for a range of people in novel and innovative ways. You work collaboratively with other organisations, such as third sector organisations and charities to explore ways occupation can contribute to or expand provision. Develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills to lead, innovate and manage change, demonstrating this through an assessment where you market and promote the benefits of OT for a particular issue or client popul

Understand OT in community settings by focusing on the power of collective occupations. You look at an identified community and understand their occupational needs and assets. From an occupational perspective, it is important that OTs have a deeper understanding of the importance of meaningful activities and social connections shared as a community or group of people. It is expected that OTs expand their work with communities and organisations in the future, focusing on their needs.

You develop knowledge and understanding of healthcare, statutory and professional policy, exploring the impact with respect to patient care, professional practice and service delivery. Focus on personal and professional development, and examine the theories and concepts underpinning continuous professional development, leadership, human dimension of change and quality improvement.

You consolidate and further develop the knowledge and skills you have gained, and carry out the project you previously designed.

Focus on future readiness by revisiting the Royal College of Occupational Therapists' Career Development Framework. You are guided through portfolio construction, applying for employment and professional requirements of being a lifelong learner. Critically evaluate and reflect on your personal approach to education in the OT profession and interprofessional areas. Explore your aspirations through a range of participatory sessions.