Final year placement in a non-traditional setting: initial impressions

Emma Craig and Faith AngLevel 4 students Glasgow Caledonian University

Occupational Therapy and Social Enterprise

• Further research on occupational therapy role in health promotion.

• Stop talking amongst ourselves and start telling others about what we do!

• Look beyond the NHS!

Placement task : Develop an occupational therapy led service proposal that will

enhance the service currently offered at the placement site

18 days on site

Placement Setting: Lambhill Stables

Promotes social inclusion and healthy lifestyle through health promoting activities and employment training opportunities.

Offers occupational, recreational, educational training and employment opportunities.

Educational Impact

Suitable learning environment to explore beyond traditional roles

Promotion of:

student initiative

self-directedness

responsibility

Benefits of Non-traditional Placements Builds professional identity

Allows room for innovation

Development of future roles

Increase knowledge about the role of voluntary sector in the community

What Now??

• Further research on occupational therapy role in health promotion.

• Stop talking amongst ourselves and start telling others about what we do!

• Look beyond the NHS!