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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 :
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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 : • Develop an occupational therapy led service proposal that will enhance the service currently offered at the placement site • 18 days on site • Look beyond the NHS! • Further research on occupational therapy role in health promotion. • Stop talking amongst ourselves and start telling others about what we do!
Promotes social inclusion and healthy lifestyle through health promoting activities and employment training opportunities. • Offers occupational, recreational, educational training and employment opportunities. Placement Setting: Lambhill Stables
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?? • Look beyond the NHS! • Further research on occupational therapy role in health promotion. • Stop talking amongst ourselves and start telling others about what we do!