Description
A handy pocket guide to help occupational therapy students prepare for their practice placements.
Occupational Therapy placements can be daunting - you'll be working in a range of settings and supporting individuals with a variety of conditions. There are new colleagues to work with, and newly learned theory to put into practice. This pocket guide is designed to make your placements much more enjoyable and less stressful.
From basic equipment to role emerging placements, via positive risk taking, it's full of practical detail, hints and tips.
About the Author
Terri is Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at the University of Worcester. She has been an Occupational Therapist for over 20 years, practising for 14 years as a specialist in the field of Stroke Rehabilitation. In her most recent years in practice, she was involved in setting up services locally to improve the quality of rehabilitation for people following stroke. She has spent the majority of her clinical practice supporting and developing others, from students to colleagues to support staff. She joined the university's occupational therapy lecturing team full time in 2015, having taught on the programme part time during the previous academic year. Her role as Practice Education Lead allows her to stay connected with clinical practice and to develop her interprofessional expertise. Terri is undertaking a PhD in which she is researching the effectiveness of simulated practice in student practice learning.
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Book Information
ISBN 9781908625915
Author Terri Grant
Page Count 98
Imprint Lantern Publishing Ltd
Publisher Lantern Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 88g
Dimensions(mm) 148mm * 105mm * 5mm
Occupational Therapy placements can be daunting - you'll be working in a range of settings and supporting individuals with a variety of conditions. There are new colleagues to work with, and newly learned theory to put into practice. This pocket guide is designed to make your placements much more enjoyable and less stressful.
From basic equipment to role emerging placements, via positive risk taking, it's full of practical detail, hints and tips.
- Written by a senior lecturer with key input from students - this guidance is really produced with you in mind.
- Pocket-sized format - carry it with you at all times.
- Space to make your own notes - be it uniform policy, new terminology, or just the names of your new colleagues!
About the Author
Terri is Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at the University of Worcester. She has been an Occupational Therapist for over 20 years, practising for 14 years as a specialist in the field of Stroke Rehabilitation. In her most recent years in practice, she was involved in setting up services locally to improve the quality of rehabilitation for people following stroke. She has spent the majority of her clinical practice supporting and developing others, from students to colleagues to support staff. She joined the university's occupational therapy lecturing team full time in 2015, having taught on the programme part time during the previous academic year. Her role as Practice Education Lead allows her to stay connected with clinical practice and to develop her interprofessional expertise. Terri is undertaking a PhD in which she is researching the effectiveness of simulated practice in student practice learning.
Reviews
Great value for money!
'Brilliant pocket size book, a must have for practice placement. Highly recommended! All you need to know in a tidy little book.'
Amazon reviewer
Fantastic guide for students or newly qualified OTs
Great guide, will be keeping this gem in my draw and recommending it to both students and newly qualified OTs. Lots of information I wish I had known years ago!
Amazon reviewer
Brilliant prep and great guide
Currently an OT student in my 2nd year and this really helped with some ideas for placement prep and my studies in general.
Amazon reviewer
Book Information
ISBN 9781908625915
Author Terri Grant
Page Count 98
Imprint Lantern Publishing Ltd
Publisher Lantern Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 88g
Dimensions(mm) 148mm * 105mm * 5mm
