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Professional Practice IVLaajuus (15 cr)

Code: STTSW204

Credits

15 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Tanja Hilli-Harju

Objective

Purpose of the course
In this course you will learn to implement the evidence based occupational therapy process and use research evidence in the process. You will learn to scrutinize the meaningfulness and occupation centeredness of the occupational therapy process. You will learn to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Competences:
Competence in responsible occupational therapy work
Competence in the management and promotion of occupational therapy services

Learning outcomes of the course
After the course you will be able to assess the practices of occupational therapy critically in order to ensure the occupation is in the focus. You will be able to use occupational therapy assessment methods and use the assessment results. You will be able to look for relevant evidence, scrutinize it critically and analyze it in order to use the information in your practice. You will be able to argue the meaningfulness of human occupations. You will be able to work interprofessionally in communities in order to enhance health and wellbeing and participation to occupations. You will be able to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Content

Supervised practical training

Written and virtual assignments related to the content of the practice as well as supervising meetings

Qualifications

Professional Practice I and II.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Passed. The student is able to assess the practices of occupational therapy critically in order to ensure the occupation is in the focus. The student is able to use occupational therapy assessment methods and use the assessment results. The student is able to look for relevant evidence, scrutinize it critically and analyze it in order to use the information in your practice. The student is able to argue the meaningfulness of human occupations. The student is able to work interprofessionally in communities in order to enhance health and wellbeing and participation to occupations. The student is able to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Enrollment

18.11.2024 - 20.05.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

15 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
  • Jaana Ritsilä
  • kp 502 Toimintaterapia 1 Virtuaaliopettaja
Teacher in charge

Katri Kainulainen

Groups
  • STT21S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • STT22SM
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose of the course
In this course you will learn to implement the evidence based occupational therapy process and use research evidence in the process. You will learn to scrutinize the meaningfulness and occupation centeredness of the occupational therapy process. You will learn to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Competences:
Competence in responsible occupational therapy work
Competence in the management and promotion of occupational therapy services

Learning outcomes of the course
After the course you will be able to assess the practices of occupational therapy critically in order to ensure the occupation is in the focus. You will be able to use occupational therapy assessment methods and use the assessment results. You will be able to look for relevant evidence, scrutinize it critically and analyze it in order to use the information in your practice. You will be able to argue the meaningfulness of human occupations. You will be able to work interprofessionally in communities in order to enhance health and wellbeing and participation to occupations. You will be able to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Content

Supervised practical training

Written and virtual assignments related to the content of the practice as well as supervising meetings

Time and location

The course takes place at an internship site arranged by the student at a time agreed upon with the internship site.

Teaching methods

The course takes place in a professional environment of an occupational therapist, in a project, or in an internship that supports entrepreneurship. The course consists of 300 hours of work at the internship site and 105 hours of related learning tasks. During the course, a teacher supervisor from Jamk and a workplace supervisor will be assigned to the student, and regular learning discussions will be held to support the student’s learning.

Practical training and working life connections

The course work hours are completed in a professional environment, and the tasks related to the course support the development of skills needed in the workplace.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

There is no exam in this course.

International connections

The course can be completed abroad if desired.

Alternative completion methods

Studification or working in an occupational therapist's employment is possible.

Student workload

work hours 300h
learning assignments 105h

Further information for students

During the course, the student sets personal learning goals in collaboration with the supervising teacher and the workplace supervisor. The student is supported in achieving these goals by both the supervising teacher and the workplace supervisor throughout the course. At the end of the course, the achievement of the goals is assessed on a pass - fail scale. The learning tasks related to the course are also assessed on a pass - fail scale, and the student receives feedback supporting their professional development from the supervising teacher and, if possible, from the workplace supervisor.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Passed. The student is able to assess the practices of occupational therapy critically in order to ensure the occupation is in the focus. The student is able to use occupational therapy assessment methods and use the assessment results. The student is able to look for relevant evidence, scrutinize it critically and analyze it in order to use the information in your practice. The student is able to argue the meaningfulness of human occupations. The student is able to work interprofessionally in communities in order to enhance health and wellbeing and participation to occupations. The student is able to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Prerequisites

Professional Practice I and II.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

15 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Face-to-face, 20 % Online learning

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
  • kp 502 Toimintaterapia 1 Virtuaaliopettaja
  • Mari Kantanen
  • Anu Halonen
  • Jaana Ritsilä
  • Katri Kainulainen
  • Tanja Hilli-Harju
Teacher in charge

Tanja Hilli-Harju

Groups
  • STT21S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • STT21SM
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose of the course
In this course you will learn to implement the evidence based occupational therapy process and use research evidence in the process. You will learn to scrutinize the meaningfulness and occupation centeredness of the occupational therapy process. You will learn to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Competences:
Competence in responsible occupational therapy work
Competence in the management and promotion of occupational therapy services

Learning outcomes of the course
After the course you will be able to assess the practices of occupational therapy critically in order to ensure the occupation is in the focus. You will be able to use occupational therapy assessment methods and use the assessment results. You will be able to look for relevant evidence, scrutinize it critically and analyze it in order to use the information in your practice. You will be able to argue the meaningfulness of human occupations. You will be able to work interprofessionally in communities in order to enhance health and wellbeing and participation to occupations. You will be able to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Content

Supervised practical training

Written and virtual assignments related to the content of the practice as well as supervising meetings

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Passed. The student is able to assess the practices of occupational therapy critically in order to ensure the occupation is in the focus. The student is able to use occupational therapy assessment methods and use the assessment results. The student is able to look for relevant evidence, scrutinize it critically and analyze it in order to use the information in your practice. The student is able to argue the meaningfulness of human occupations. The student is able to work interprofessionally in communities in order to enhance health and wellbeing and participation to occupations. The student is able to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Prerequisites

Professional Practice I and II.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 20.05.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

15 op

Virtual portion

2.5 op

Mode of delivery

84 % Face-to-face, 16 % Online learning

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
  • Anu Halonen
  • kp 502 Toimintaterapia 1 Virtuaaliopettaja
  • Jaana Ritsilä
  • Katri Kainulainen
  • Liisa Mattila
  • Tanja Hilli-Harju
Teacher in charge

Tanja Hilli-Harju

Groups
  • STT21S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • STT21SM
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • STT20SML
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose of the course
In this course you will learn to implement the evidence based occupational therapy process and use research evidence in the process. You will learn to scrutinize the meaningfulness and occupation centeredness of the occupational therapy process. You will learn to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Competences:
Competence in responsible occupational therapy work
Competence in the management and promotion of occupational therapy services

Learning outcomes of the course
After the course you will be able to assess the practices of occupational therapy critically in order to ensure the occupation is in the focus. You will be able to use occupational therapy assessment methods and use the assessment results. You will be able to look for relevant evidence, scrutinize it critically and analyze it in order to use the information in your practice. You will be able to argue the meaningfulness of human occupations. You will be able to work interprofessionally in communities in order to enhance health and wellbeing and participation to occupations. You will be able to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Content

Supervised practical training

Written and virtual assignments related to the content of the practice as well as supervising meetings

Time and location

The placement the student is looking for in Finland or abroad at a time convenient to the student

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials from occupational therapy theory courses and materials required/proposed by the internship site are suitable for the internship site.

Teaching methods

Practical training in occupational therapy

Practical training and working life connections

12 credits in cooperation with working life

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Students must complete the course (practical lessons and written assignments) by the end of the next semester at the latest

International connections

The traineeship can be carried out in an international exchange

Alternative completion methods

Studyfication

Student workload

Hours in the traineeship 300 h + in-depth dialogue day 8 h if you do not participate in this.
Learning tasks 105 h

Further information for students

Passed assessment tasks and practical training. Passing the internship requires the student to reflect throughout the internship.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Passed. The student is able to assess the practices of occupational therapy critically in order to ensure the occupation is in the focus. The student is able to use occupational therapy assessment methods and use the assessment results. The student is able to look for relevant evidence, scrutinize it critically and analyze it in order to use the information in your practice. The student is able to argue the meaningfulness of human occupations. The student is able to work interprofessionally in communities in order to enhance health and wellbeing and participation to occupations. The student is able to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Prerequisites

Professional Practice I and II.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 01.11.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

15 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
  • Anu Halonen
  • kp 502 Toimintaterapia 1 Virtuaaliopettaja
  • Jaana Ritsilä
  • Johanna Juola
  • Lotta Lahti
  • Kaisa Jokinen
  • Katri Kainulainen
  • Liisa Mattila
  • Tanja Hilli-Harju
Teacher in charge

Tanja Hilli-Harju

Groups
  • STT20S1
    Toimintaterapeutti
  • STT21S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • STT21SM
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • STT20SML
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • STT20SM
    Toimintaterapeutti

Objectives

Purpose of the course
In this course you will learn to implement the evidence based occupational therapy process and use research evidence in the process. You will learn to scrutinize the meaningfulness and occupation centeredness of the occupational therapy process. You will learn to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Competences:
Competence in responsible occupational therapy work
Competence in the management and promotion of occupational therapy services

Learning outcomes of the course
After the course you will be able to assess the practices of occupational therapy critically in order to ensure the occupation is in the focus. You will be able to use occupational therapy assessment methods and use the assessment results. You will be able to look for relevant evidence, scrutinize it critically and analyze it in order to use the information in your practice. You will be able to argue the meaningfulness of human occupations. You will be able to work interprofessionally in communities in order to enhance health and wellbeing and participation to occupations. You will be able to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Content

Supervised practical training

Written and virtual assignments related to the content of the practice as well as supervising meetings

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Passed. The student is able to assess the practices of occupational therapy critically in order to ensure the occupation is in the focus. The student is able to use occupational therapy assessment methods and use the assessment results. The student is able to look for relevant evidence, scrutinize it critically and analyze it in order to use the information in your practice. The student is able to argue the meaningfulness of human occupations. The student is able to work interprofessionally in communities in order to enhance health and wellbeing and participation to occupations. The student is able to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Prerequisites

Professional Practice I and II.

Enrollment

08.11.2022 - 30.04.2023

Timing

01.05.2023 - 31.08.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

15 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

87 % Face-to-face, 13 % Online learning

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
  • Anu Halonen
  • Jaana Ritsilä
  • Lotta Lahti
  • Satu Mäkelä
  • Katri Kainulainen
  • Liisa Mattila
  • Tanja Hilli-Harju
Groups
  • STT20S1
    Toimintaterapeutti
  • STT20SML
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • STT20SM
    Toimintaterapeutti

Objectives

Purpose of the course
In this course you will learn to implement the evidence based occupational therapy process and use research evidence in the process. You will learn to scrutinize the meaningfulness and occupation centeredness of the occupational therapy process. You will learn to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Competences:
Competence in responsible occupational therapy work
Competence in the management and promotion of occupational therapy services

Learning outcomes of the course
After the course you will be able to assess the practices of occupational therapy critically in order to ensure the occupation is in the focus. You will be able to use occupational therapy assessment methods and use the assessment results. You will be able to look for relevant evidence, scrutinize it critically and analyze it in order to use the information in your practice. You will be able to argue the meaningfulness of human occupations. You will be able to work interprofessionally in communities in order to enhance health and wellbeing and participation to occupations. You will be able to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Content

Supervised practical training

Written and virtual assignments related to the content of the practice as well as supervising meetings

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Passed. The student is able to assess the practices of occupational therapy critically in order to ensure the occupation is in the focus. The student is able to use occupational therapy assessment methods and use the assessment results. The student is able to look for relevant evidence, scrutinize it critically and analyze it in order to use the information in your practice. The student is able to argue the meaningfulness of human occupations. The student is able to work interprofessionally in communities in order to enhance health and wellbeing and participation to occupations. The student is able to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Prerequisites

Professional Practice I and II.

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

02.01.2023 - 31.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

15 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

87 % Face-to-face, 13 % Online learning

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
  • Anu Halonen
  • Jaana Ritsilä
  • Johanna Juola
  • Lotta Lahti
  • Kaisa Jokinen
  • Satu Mäkelä
  • Katri Kainulainen
  • Tanja Hilli-Harju
Groups
  • STT20S1
    Toimintaterapeutti
  • STT20SML
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • STT20SM
    Toimintaterapeutti

Objectives

Purpose of the course
In this course you will learn to implement the evidence based occupational therapy process and use research evidence in the process. You will learn to scrutinize the meaningfulness and occupation centeredness of the occupational therapy process. You will learn to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Competences:
Competence in responsible occupational therapy work
Competence in the management and promotion of occupational therapy services

Learning outcomes of the course
After the course you will be able to assess the practices of occupational therapy critically in order to ensure the occupation is in the focus. You will be able to use occupational therapy assessment methods and use the assessment results. You will be able to look for relevant evidence, scrutinize it critically and analyze it in order to use the information in your practice. You will be able to argue the meaningfulness of human occupations. You will be able to work interprofessionally in communities in order to enhance health and wellbeing and participation to occupations. You will be able to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Content

Supervised practical training

Written and virtual assignments related to the content of the practice as well as supervising meetings

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Passed. The student is able to assess the practices of occupational therapy critically in order to ensure the occupation is in the focus. The student is able to use occupational therapy assessment methods and use the assessment results. The student is able to look for relevant evidence, scrutinize it critically and analyze it in order to use the information in your practice. The student is able to argue the meaningfulness of human occupations. The student is able to work interprofessionally in communities in order to enhance health and wellbeing and participation to occupations. The student is able to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Prerequisites

Professional Practice I and II.

Timing

01.08.2022 - 30.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

15 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
  • Jaana Ritsilä
  • Mari Kantanen
  • Liisa Mattila
Groups
  • STT22KMTE
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose of the course
In this course you will learn to implement the evidence based occupational therapy process and use research evidence in the process. You will learn to scrutinize the meaningfulness and occupation centeredness of the occupational therapy process. You will learn to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Competences:
Competence in responsible occupational therapy work
Competence in the management and promotion of occupational therapy services

Learning outcomes of the course
After the course you will be able to assess the practices of occupational therapy critically in order to ensure the occupation is in the focus. You will be able to use occupational therapy assessment methods and use the assessment results. You will be able to look for relevant evidence, scrutinize it critically and analyze it in order to use the information in your practice. You will be able to argue the meaningfulness of human occupations. You will be able to work interprofessionally in communities in order to enhance health and wellbeing and participation to occupations. You will be able to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Content

Supervised practical training

Written and virtual assignments related to the content of the practice as well as supervising meetings

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Passed. The student is able to assess the practices of occupational therapy critically in order to ensure the occupation is in the focus. The student is able to use occupational therapy assessment methods and use the assessment results. The student is able to look for relevant evidence, scrutinize it critically and analyze it in order to use the information in your practice. The student is able to argue the meaningfulness of human occupations. The student is able to work interprofessionally in communities in order to enhance health and wellbeing and participation to occupations. The student is able to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Prerequisites

Professional Practice I and II.

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 26.08.2022

Timing

01.08.2022 - 23.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

15 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

87 % Face-to-face, 13 % Online learning

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
  • Jaana Ritsilä
  • Miia Riihimäki
  • Johanna Juola
  • Kaisa Jokinen
  • Nina Lager
  • Katri Kainulainen
  • Tanja Hilli-Harju
Groups
  • STT20S1
    Toimintaterapeutti
  • STT19SM
    Toimintaterapeutti
  • STT19SMS
    Toimintaterapeutti, Seinäjoki
  • STT19S1
    Toimintaterapeutti
  • STT20SML
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • STT20SM
    Toimintaterapeutti

Objectives

Purpose of the course
In this course you will learn to implement the evidence based occupational therapy process and use research evidence in the process. You will learn to scrutinize the meaningfulness and occupation centeredness of the occupational therapy process. You will learn to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Competences:
Competence in responsible occupational therapy work
Competence in the management and promotion of occupational therapy services

Learning outcomes of the course
After the course you will be able to assess the practices of occupational therapy critically in order to ensure the occupation is in the focus. You will be able to use occupational therapy assessment methods and use the assessment results. You will be able to look for relevant evidence, scrutinize it critically and analyze it in order to use the information in your practice. You will be able to argue the meaningfulness of human occupations. You will be able to work interprofessionally in communities in order to enhance health and wellbeing and participation to occupations. You will be able to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Content

Supervised practical training

Written and virtual assignments related to the content of the practice as well as supervising meetings

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Passed. The student is able to assess the practices of occupational therapy critically in order to ensure the occupation is in the focus. The student is able to use occupational therapy assessment methods and use the assessment results. The student is able to look for relevant evidence, scrutinize it critically and analyze it in order to use the information in your practice. The student is able to argue the meaningfulness of human occupations. The student is able to work interprofessionally in communities in order to enhance health and wellbeing and participation to occupations. The student is able to recognize the quality and developmental needs of occupational therapy services.

Prerequisites

Professional Practice I and II.