Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

a)

1. The BSc OT graduate will demonstrate this competence by being able to:

   • Develop, maintain, and work in collaborative professional relationships with colleagues, clients, carers, and members of the public.
   • Interact appropriately based on understanding the value and function of different role players in various systems or contexts.
   • Affirm diversity, be culturally competent, and sensitive across social and interpersonal contexts.
   • Identify the location of influence and power within organizations and groups and understand the impact of socio-political factors on health, wellness, and quality of life.
   • Develop networks for support, advice, and information to promote interdisciplinary and intersectional collaboration.

2. Being able to:

   • Formulate ideas considering all relevant information.
   • Express own opinion, defend a position, and solve problems through critical inquiry, negotiation, and conflict management.
   • Select, present, record, and transmit information accurately and appropriately.
   • Accept, utilize, and offer constructive feedback.

3. Being able to:

   • Prepare and organize work according to priorities.
   • Think critically, predict problems, seek creative solutions, anticipate trends, plan for the future, and evaluate actions.
   • Manage time effectively and productively.
   • Evaluate self, take personal accountability for opinions, decisions, and plans implemented.
   • Take responsibility and handle responsibilities with maturity.
   • Use materials/tools/resources judiciously and responsibly.
   • Monitor own health and manage personal stress creatively.

b)

The BSc OT graduate will demonstrate this competence by being able to:

1. Apply knowledge from foundational sciences and arts to enhance interpretation and responses to individuals/groups/community health needs.
2. Use the internet, electronic, and paper databases for information retrieval and evaluate health/clinical services through an information system.
3. Select, draft, and implement a research protocol using appropriate research methodology, analyzing data, and disseminating research findings.

c)

The BSc OT graduate will demonstrate this competency by being able to:

1. Identify how engagement in occupations can promote health, assist re-adaptation to life circumstances, and apply methods that promote occupational engagement and competence.

2. Act according to professional behavior rules, exercise sound judgment ethically, contribute to resolving ethical dilemmas, and uphold professionalism values.

3. Reflect on action, use clinical reasoning skills, apply adult education principles, motivate others, advocate for rights, and apply creativity to solve problems.

4. PLAN Network extensively, follow community entry/client management protocols, develop human capacity, provide direct/indirect service, determine objectives, select appropriate interventions, and manage administrative tasks effectively.

Integrated Assessment:

• Formative and summative assessment methods are used to determine practical, foundational, and reflective competencies throughout the program.
• Marking schemes, criteria, and weighting are synchronized for consistency and objectivity.
• Students are encouraged to self-evaluate where possible.

Formative Assessment Methods include reflective journals, fieldwork portfolios/evaluations, clinical demonstrations, assignments, tutorials, research projects, and tests. Summative Assessment Methods include written exams, video discussions, graphic displays of interventions, and practical examinations (OSPE).