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PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Professional Development for Allied Health Professions (Occupational Therapy)

Location
Southwark

Duration
Up to 6 years (part-time)

Mode of study
Part-time

Start date
September or February

Number of places
20

Simple timetable info
Normally day release or work-based learning

How to apply
Direct to LSBU

LSBU code
3234

Course contact
Kevin Jones
Postgraduate Administrator
jonesko@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 8443

Key facts

Course units

– Occupational Therapy for People with Severe Mental Health Problems

– Occupational Therapy for the Older Person Students may select from other units available in the scheme to identify a route to award.

For example:

– An Introduction to Counselling Skills for Health Care Professionals

– Professional Development through Contract Learning

– Leadership Skills for Allied Health Professionals

– Specialist Skills Development: Work-based

Learning (in the area of choice)

– Practice Educators Course

– Understanding Research and

Evidence-based Practice

– Preparation for Dissertation

– Research Dissertation


Course description

This programme provides students with a developmental experience aligned with current service needs. There is an emphasis on both relevant academic and applied practice skills and th programme aims to enable students to progress their careers in practice, teaching and/or research.

Participants will construct an award using the available Occupational Therapy units as appropriate and will access other units in the Allied Health Professionals Scheme. We are in the process of developing other occupational therapy specific units, and would be pleased to discuss specific requirements/needs with you.

Occupational Therapy for People with Severe Mental Health Problems: This unit will critically examine occupational therapy and practice within this setting. Students will appraise the complexity of defining mental health need and will be able to enhance their knowledge and skills of assessment and intervention approaches within the context of changing social policy, service delivery and inter-professional work. The values in mental health practice will be discussed, as will how these interface with the philosophy and practice of occupational therapy.

Occupational Therapy for the Older Person: This unit will examine the complex interplay of ageing and pathology and the interface of this with social, economic, legal and cultural factors. Students will critically evaluate the role and skills of the Occupational Therapist in working with the health and social care needs of the older person and the meaningful collaboration with users and carers. The unit will enhance students’ knowledge and skills of assessment and intervention approaches within the context of hanging social policy, service delivery and inter-professional work

Work-based learning

A major feature of this programme is the option for you to pursue specific knowledge and skills in your area of practice through the use of workbased learning.

Career opportunities

Aimed specifically at practicing occupational therapists who wish to engage in further post-registration development or continuing professional development. The units available are designed to meet emerging service needs and are mapped to the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework, ensuring that they have a clear association with current practice.

Typical background of applicant

Occupational Therapists who have a professional qualification in a relevant area. We will also consider accreditation of prior learning gained elsewhere.

Professional contacts/industry links

The units have been developed with direct input from the practice sector,ensuring currency and relevance.