Final year placement in a non-traditional setting: initial impressions
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Final year placement in a non-traditional setting: initial impressions Emma Craig and Faith Ang Level 4 students Glasgow Caledonian University
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Final year placement in a non-traditional setting: initial impressions. Emma Craig and Faith Ang Level 4 students Glasgow Caledonian University. Occupational Therapy and Social Enterprise. Placement task : - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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!
