Case Study of an Occupational Therapist
All case studies are fictional and used to provide an examples of routes that could be followed through the programme.
Julie is an occupational therapist. She qualified a number of years ago. As part of her continuing professional development and a change in her responsibilities at work her employer asked her to undertake a 15 credit module in pain management. Although reticent to return to study after a long break she really enjoyed the course and after discussion with her employer wanted to continue with her study. Julie lives 50 miles away from Sheffield Hallam University and has a young family. She was concerned about travelling and chose to complete some modules that involved distance learning.
Year 1
Julie has
previously
completed a
module in pain
management (15 credits)
Managing Health for Work (distance learning) (15 credits)
Experiential Learning for Practice (distance learning) (15 credits)
The Context of Vocational Rehabilitation (15 credits)
Julie is eligible for a Postgraduate Certificate
in Advanced Professional Development.
Year 2
Independent Inquiry
(independent study) (30 credits)
Research Methods for Practice (Taught or Distance Learning) (15 credits)
Occupational Approach to Neurological Rehabilitation (15 credits)
Julie is eligible for a Postgraduate Diploma
in Advanced Professional Development.
Year 3
Vocational Rehabilitation Dissertation(60 credits)
Julie completed 180 credits and graduated with a
MSc in Advanced Professional Development.
