Examine the role of an Occupational Therapist and identify areas in which they may practice

Module title

The Occupational Therapist

CRN

63265

Level

7

Assessment title

1,500-word Essay

Weighting within module

This assessment is worth 60% of the overall module mark.

Module Leader/Assessment set by

Submission deadline date and time

Please ensure that your assignment is submitted before 4pm. A submission at or later than 4.00 is considered late.  

Students with a Reasonable Adjustment Plan (RAP) or Carer Support Plan should check the plan to see if an extension to this submission date has been agreed.  

Work which has been submitted after the deadline but within the late submission period (7 days after the deadline), will be capped at 50% unless a reasonable adjustment plan, carer plan or PMC for late submission is agreed.  

Work submitted more than 7 days after the deadline will not be marked. A mark of 0 will be recorded, unless personal mitigating circumstances (PMC) for late or non-submission have been accepted and carer plan or reasonable adjustment plans are in place. 

How to submit

You should submit your assessment …

The link for the Blackboard submission box is in the Assessment folder in the module blackboard site

As the University will mark assessments anonymously where this is possible, please use your student roll number and not your name on your submission.

Assessment task details and instructions

You should

1. Identify one definition of Occupational Therapy from any published source, quote and reference it in the appendices.

Critically appraise aspects of this definition, making links to history, philosophy, inclusivity. 

2. Describe the purpose of the OT process 

Critically evaluate a stage of the process (Duncan, 2021) and describe how this stage would[DDB1] [DDB2]  be influenced by the Person, Environment, & Occupation (PEO).

The four stages to choose between are: 

• Identifying and analysing occupational need (assessment)
• Goal setting
• Facilitating occupational performance / engagement (Occupation focused Intervention/Treatment) 
• Evaluating, reflective and acting on occupational outcomes (evaluation)

Expectations:

You are expected to utilise skills taught throughout the module including criticality and using a literature search.

Although textbooks are useful for foundation knowledge, articles provide a diverse approach to theory, please be reading and referencing these in your assignment

Please use resources appropriate to the level of study and the profession (ie Wikipedia and My OT Spot are not acceptable resources).

Presentation of the assessment:

Include a cover sheet with student number, assignment title and word count.

Present the work with a clear and logical structure. Use sub-headings as appropriate.

Do not abbreviate occupational therapy or occupational therapist to OT.

Proof-read the assignment carefully before submitting

Use size 12 font and double-space the work.

Referencing:

This work must be fully referenced, using APA 7th edition APA 7th edition | University of Salford

Ensure that statements are supported by the highest quality evidence available. Prioritise high-quality primary sources. The guide: https://www.salford.ac.uk/skills/referencing/apa-7th-edition

Assessment Criteria

You should look at the assessment criteria to find out what we are specifically looking at during the assessment.

Knowledge and Understanding

Practical, Professional or Subject Specific Skills

Assessed intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this assessment, you will be able to:

1. Examine the role of an Occupational Therapist and identify areas in which they may practice.    
2. Illustrate how the history and philosophy of occupational therapy shape understanding of the profession and practice.    
3. Explain core principles of occupational science and appraise the relationships between the Person, Environment and Occupation and between occupation, health, and wellbeing.    
4. Explain how the Occupational Therapy process is used in day-to-day practice.    
5. Appraise the importance of respecting the individuality of the person and practicing in an inclusive manner. 

1. Apply aspects of the occupational therapy process and Personal Environment Occupation (PEO) model to simulated case studies.    
2. Undertake a basic literature search. 

Employability Skills developed / demonstrated

You will develop a range of employability skills sought by employers through each assessment.   

Through this assessment will have an opportunity to develop and demonstrate the following employability skills:

I = You will have been introduced to this skill

U = You will have developed an understanding of this skill in the context of your subject

A = You will be able to apply this skill in the context of your subject

D = You will have demonstrated an enhanced understanding and application of this skill in a wider context 

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools

For this assessment you may use tools, software, or features of software which use artificial intelligence to generate content such as text, images or data, in an assistive and supportive capacity. This means you may use the tool to explore the topic, generate or process data, or suggest draft structures and refine the wording or your work. However, the final work you submit must be your own. Use of AI to generate content to misrepresent your own abilities or mislead your assessor is academic misconduct. Examine the role of an Occupational Therapist and identify areas in which they may practice. When using AI tools, please use University provided tools within the requirements of the University`s ICT Acceptable Use Policy, and do not upload sensitive or personal information.

Word count/ duration (if applicable)

Your assessment should be 1,500 words.

Suggested breakdown:

Part 1 – approximately 750 words

Part 2 – approximately 750 words

The word count includes references in the text, but does not include the title page, figures, diagrams or the reference list.

There is a 5% allowance. There are no penalties for going under or over the word count. Work that is significantly under the word count can often not create the necessary depth of critical thinking required. The reader will stop reading and marking at the point of the word count +5%, so any information given after this point will not be considered for marking.

Appendices are not included in the word count but should be used judiciously. Appendices are not marked, unless required in this assessment brief.

Feedback arrangements

You can expect to receive feedback by 21^st November 2024

There will be practice for success opportunities throughout The Occupational Therapist module that will provide you with formative feedback to support with the summative assessment.

These include:

• Assessment workshops and Q&A. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have regarding the summative assessment.
• Assessment specific discussion boards that will be reviewed and answered on a regular basis throughout the module

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Academic Integrity and Referencing

Students are expected to learn and demonstrate skills associated with good academic conduct (academic integrity). Good academic conduct includes the use of clear and correct referencing of source materials. Here is a link to where you can find out more about the skills which students need:

Academic integrity & referencing

Referencing

Academic Misconduct is an action which may give you an unfair advantage in your academic work. This includes plagiarism, asking someone else to write your assessment for you or taking notes into an exam. The University takes all forms of academic misconduct seriously. 

Assessment Information and Support

Support for this Assessment

You can obtain support for this assessment by …

• Attending the assessment workshops that are scheduled within the timetable
• Assessment specific discussion boards that will be reviewed and answered on a regular basis throughout the module

[Explain how students should obtain help e.g. Frequently Asked Questions page in Blackboard, tutor office hours, tutorials, email. Also state how long replies may take.]

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Assessment Rules and Processes

You can find information about assessment rules and processes in the Assessment Support module in Blackboard. 

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Concerns about Studies or Progress

If you have any concerns about your studies, contact your Academic Progress Review Tutor/Personal Tutor or your Student Progression Administrator (SPA).

askUS Services

The University offers a range of support services for students through askUS including Disability and Inclusion Service, Wellbeing and Counselling Services.

Personal Mitigating Circumstances (PMCs)

If personal mitigating circumstances (e.g. illness or other personal circumstances) may have affected your ability to complete this assessment, you can find more information about the Personal Mitigating Circumstances Procedure here. Identify one definition of Occupational Therapy from any published source, quote and reference it in the appendices. Critically appraise aspects of this definition, making links to history, philosophy, inclusivity. Independent advice is available from the Students’ Union Advice Centre about this process:  https://www.salfordstudents.com/advice/centre

To speak to an advisor or email advicecentre-ussu@salford.ac.uk.

In Year Retrieval Scheme

Your assessment is not eligible for in year retrieval. If you are eligible for this scheme, you will be contacted shortly after the feedback deadline.

You can find more information about this scheme in the Assessment Support module in Blackboard. 

Reassessment

If you fail your assessment, and are eligible for reassessment, you will need to resubmit on or before xxxxx. For students with accepted personal mitigating circumstances for absence/non submission, this will be your replacement assessment attempt. 

We know that having to undergo a reassessment can be challenging however support is available.  Have a look at all the sources of support outlined earlier in this brief and refer to the Personal Effectiveness resources.