Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Promote health and wellbeing through participation in occupation across the lifespan

• Practise occupational therapy in accordance with the World Federation of Occupational Therapists Revised Minimum Standards for the Education of Occupational Therapists (2002) ensuring their practice is occupation-based, evidence-based, person-centred and culturally sensitive

• Apply the occupational therapy process based on strong theory and evidence to individuals, groups and communities of all ages

• Practise in adherence with legal, ethical and best practice guidelines

• Establish and maintain therapeutic and professional relationships in a range of practice settings

• Demonstrate professional reasoning skills and reflective practice in a broad range of practice settings

• Value the context of professional practice, demonstrating a critical awareness of health and social policies and legislation

• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional education and lifelong learning, for self and others

• Engage in research to advance knowledge and practice development in Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy.