Curricula

The student
o acts ethically in their work communities and networks
o applies the principles of equality and non-discrimination in their actions and promotes global responsibility
o understands and applies the principles of good scientific practice.

The student
- operates smoothly in working life interaction and communication situations
- utilises various kinds of communication forms, channels and environments
- takes the effects and opportunities of the internationalisation development of their field into account in their work
- operates in a multicultural environment and is capable of working internationally in their field.

The student
- evaluates, develops and makes visible their personal competence by means of continuous learning
- takes care of their study abilities and assumes responsibility for their own competence development and that of their community as well as the sharing of the lessons learned
- acquires, processes, evaluates and applies critically the knowledge, principles, theories and methods of their own field
- evaluates and utilises digital environments and tools in their work duties.

The student
- is capable of working independently in expert positions or as an entrepreneur in their field, creating networks and partnerships
- is capable of creative problem-solving and development of working practices in collaboration with their community
- anticipates the future of their field and the changes in their operating environment
- is capable of decision-making in unforeseen circumstances and various kinds of operating environments
- adopts abilities and operating practices for assuming responsibility for their own well-being and that of their community.

The students
- know how to comply with client-centred principles in their work
- are able to create an interactive, therapeutic relationship/partnership as the basis for the occupational therapy process
- can establish a collaborative relationship and consult and counsel clients, guardians, team members and other interested parties to promote functionality and participation
- know how to work together with the clients, taking the principles of equality and non-discrimination into account and defending their rights to implement their functional needs - are able to value and respect individual differences, cultural beliefs, customs and their impact on actions and participation
- work smoothly in working life situations involving interaction and communication, drawing on different forms, channels and environments of communication.

The students
- can obtain, process, evaluate and apply in a critical and appropriate manner information, principles, theories and methods related to their field
- are able to explain the basic theoretical concepts of occupational therapy, especially the functional nature and functionality of humans
- are able to explain the relationships between agency, health and well-being
- are able to combine and apply appropriate knowledge of biology, medicine, behavioural sciences, psychology, sociology, technology and occupational science to the theories of activity and participation
- can analyse and apply theories and research results to the activity theories and the challenges of a changing society
- know how to convince others of the significance of occupational therapy and human activities by means of reasonable and justifiable argumentation.

The students
- can define and prioritise occupational therapy services
- can develop the operating methods of occupational therapy by understanding and applying the administrative principles of occupational therapy services, with consideration for cost efficiency and administrative resources and means
- participate in the continuous assessment and development of the quality of occupational therapy services, involve clients in the process when necessary, and inform other interested parties/decision-makers of the results
- adopt a proactive and innovative role in the development and promotion of occupational therapy, while considering the changes in the operating environment
- consider issues that affect occupational therapy services, such as developments related to social welfare and health care services, society or legislation at the international, national and local level.

The students
- are able to select, modify and apply appropriate theories, methods and models that guide their practical work to meet the health and activity-related needs of individuals/communities
- know how to use clinical and ethical reasoning effectively in the occupational therapy process
- know how to use activities and occupational analysis and synthesis appropriately and effectively
- are able to adapt and apply the occupational therapy process in cooperation with individuals/communities
- are able to work to create an accessible and modifiable environment and to promote occupational justice
- are able to critically assess the practices of occupational therapy to ensure that the key values are activity and functional ability.

The students
- know how to draw up, update and utilise documents related to the occupational therapy process - comply with local / regional / national / European laws, procedures and professional standards and with client regulations
- implement lifelong learning to develop occupational therapy
- know how to act ethically, appreciate their clients and follow the ethical guidelines of occupational therapists
- are able to work as occupational therapists in a reliable and self-controlled manner, knowing their own abilities and limitations
- assume responsibility for the development of their own competence and that of their community and for sharing their knowledge. Consider in their work the impacts of and opportunities arising from internationalisation developments in their field. Are capable of working independently in expert tasks in their field or as entrepreneurs creating networks and partnerships. Are capable of making decisions in unpredictable situations and in different operating environments. Possess the abilities and operating methods to assume responsibility for their own well-being and that of their community. Promote global responsibility.

Student
* values the client / patient and meets them individually as an expert and active participant in their life and culture
* can promote client / patient participation and involvement
* is able to create a professional interaction and collaboration relationship that promotes client engagement and resources
* understands the ways in which social and health care services are delivered and the way they are directed and supervised in Finland and the EU and EEA.

The students
- are familiar with and understand the strategies and theories of promoting well-being and health, as well as the related key concepts and priorities, from the perspective of public health and reducing health inequalities
- understand the concepts of agency, participation and counselling, as well as the ICF framework as an indicator of functional capacity and participation
- understand the stages of client and service processes and the principles of documentation in the rehabilitation, social welfare and health care sector, and know the starting points and principles of counselling
- are familiar with the basics of assessing the client’s functional capacity, participation and rehabilitation and service needs, and can search for evidence-based assessment methods.

The students
- are familiar with digital and technological services and operating environments in supporting the clients' agency, participation, functional capacity and accessibility
- are familiar with the starting points and principles of both remote and face-to-face rehabilitation, and can apply digital and technological solutions in remote and face-to-face rehabilitation
- are able to use digital software and tools as well as technological solutions in client work and counselling
- are able to assess the feasibility of digital services and technological solutions and participate in their development.

The students
- are familiar with the knowledge base and key phenomena of the social welfare, health care and rehabilitation sector, and are able to apply theoretical knowledge produced by different disciplines in their own field
- know the key starting points and principles of conducting scientific research and generating data
- are familiar with and can analyse different operating environments in the social welfare, health care and rehabilitation sector
- can, based on research and evidence, assess and develop the promotion of agency, participation and functional capacity in varying operating environments
- understand the basics of effectiveness and evidence-based work
- are capable of creative problem-solving and the development of working methods with their community
- are able to produce high-quality services that are meaningful and effective for the client in a cost-effective manner
- can act in multicultural environments and work globally in their own field.