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Undergraduate Programme
The following undergraduate programme is available within the Discipline of Occupational Therapy.
Occupational Therapy CAO Code: GY502
Students are required to participate in groupwork and experiential learning to practice skills which are required for successful programme completion
YEAR 1 MODULES Principles for Practice/Fundamentals Psychology Human Body Structure Human Body Function Mental Health 1 Mental Health 2 Enabling Occupation- Physical Disability Groupwork and Professional Skills
A one Week Observation Placement takes place in Year 1 of the Programme
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YEAR 2 MODULES Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy 2 Neuroanatomy Neurophysiology Health Psychology Enabling Occupation – Paediatrics Enabling Occupation – Intellectual Disability Social Policy Occupational Science Communications for Practice Practice Education 1 (Work Placement 1) Practice Education -Case Study 1
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YEAR 3 MODULES Cognitive Neuropsychology Evidence Based Practice Enabling Occupation - Community Practice Standardised Testing Enabling Occupation - Older Adults Community Engagement Research Methods Neurology Practice Education 2 (Work Placement 2) Practice Education - Case Study 2
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YEAR 4 MODULES Practice Education 3 (Work Placement 3) Practice Education – Case Study 3 Practice Education 4 (Work Placement 4) Practice Education – Case Study 4 Management Preparation for Practice Research Project
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