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Occupation Centered Assessment Process in Occupational TherapyLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: ST00BO76

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Responsible person

  • Heidi Kihlström

Objective

Purpose of the course
In this course you will get to know the occupation centered assessment process in occupational therapy. Occupational therapy is goal directed rehabilitation that starts with evaluation and goal setting. The intervention process is guided by the results of the evaluation. The occupation based goals for the intervention are set together with the client as the result of the assessment process.

Competences
Professional relationships and partnerships
Knowledge of occupational therapy
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning

Learning outcomes of the course
After the course you will understand occupational therapy phases of evaluation and goal setting and you will be able to plan occupational therapy assessment process focusing on occupation and participation. You will know content of the initial evaluation and be able to choose and use theoretical based and valid methods. You will understand the meaning of occupational goals and will be able to set goals together with clients based on the evaluation. You will understand your`s own role during the evaluation process and understand the limits and focus of the evaulation process. You will understand and consider ethical aspects of evaluation and goal setting.

Content

Occupational therapy initial assessment and goal setting phase with different data gathering methods focusing on interview and self-report. Data gathering and result interpretation by using client and occupation centered methods based on occupational therapy theory. Documentation. Occupation based goal setting by using different methods.

Qualifications

The course is only for occupational therapy students who have basic understanding of occupational therapy intervention process.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1
You know the stages of occupational therapy assessment process. You are able to plan a client-centred assessment process, selecting and giving reasons for the methods of assessment of occupational performance by utilising the theoretical knowledge of one OT model. You are able to set occupation based goals. The student recognizes the effects of her or his own professional reasoning to the assessment process. You remember the basic guidelines for documentation.

2
In addition to the above, you focus on occupation centeredness and professional reasoning when setting intervention goals. In documentation you understand basics of OT guidelines. You reason your ethical choices by professional reasoning.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3
In addition to the above, you can adapt the assessment process and use several models or theories considering versatile viewpoints and several methods in goal setting. You use profound clinical reasoning in all choices of the assessment process and documentation.

4
In addition to the above, you analyze the assessment process and show your understanding of the process being one part of a larger rehabilitation process. You are able to use evidence based viewpoints when evaluating the assessment process and occupation centeredness.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
In addition to the above, you scrutinize the assessment process extensively by using several reliable resources. You focus on effects of the environment, participation of the client and possible needs for changes during the process. You consider the meaning of the OT assessment process from the point of view of interdisciplinary work and society. You recognize development needs in documentation.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024

Timing

19.08.2024 - 27.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

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

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
  • Jaana Ritsilä
  • Anu Halonen
Teacher in charge

Jaana Ritsilä

Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä A (Paikkoja: 23. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä B (Paikkoja: 23. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • STT23SM
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
Pienryhmät
  • Scheduling group A
  • Scheduling group B

Objective

Purpose of the course
In this course you will get to know the occupation centered assessment process in occupational therapy. Occupational therapy is goal directed rehabilitation that starts with evaluation and goal setting. The intervention process is guided by the results of the evaluation. The occupation based goals for the intervention are set together with the client as the result of the assessment process.

Competences
Professional relationships and partnerships
Knowledge of occupational therapy
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning

Learning outcomes of the course
After the course you will understand occupational therapy phases of evaluation and goal setting and you will be able to plan occupational therapy assessment process focusing on occupation and participation. You will know content of the initial evaluation and be able to choose and use theoretical based and valid methods. You will understand the meaning of occupational goals and will be able to set goals together with clients based on the evaluation. You will understand your`s own role during the evaluation process and understand the limits and focus of the evaulation process. You will understand and consider ethical aspects of evaluation and goal setting.

Content

Occupational therapy initial assessment and goal setting phase with different data gathering methods focusing on interview and self-report. Data gathering and result interpretation by using client and occupation centered methods based on occupational therapy theory. Documentation. Occupation based goal setting by using different methods.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Fisher, A. & Marterella, A. 2019. Powerful Practice. A Model for Authentic Occupational Therapy.

GAS Goal Attainment Scaling in Rehabilitation. A practical guide.

Pendleton, H. M., & Schultz-Krohn, W. (2018). Pedretti's Occupational Therapy - E-Book : Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction. St. Louis, Missouri: Mosby

Teaching methods

Webinaris, contact sessions and assignments.

Exam schedules

Exam dates will be announced in the beginning of the course.

International connections

Possibility to do co-operation with exchange students.
The course is totally in English language.

Student workload

1 ects exams
1 ects assignments
3 ects study sessions (contact sessions and/or webinars) and learning tasks related to study sessions

Further information

Exchange students: 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

1
You know the stages of occupational therapy assessment process. You are able to plan a client-centred assessment process, selecting and giving reasons for the methods of assessment of occupational performance by utilising the theoretical knowledge of one OT model. You are able to set occupation based goals. The student recognizes the effects of her or his own professional reasoning to the assessment process. You remember the basic guidelines for documentation.

2
In addition to the above, you focus on occupation centeredness and professional reasoning when setting intervention goals. In documentation you understand basics of OT guidelines. You reason your ethical choices by professional reasoning.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

3
In addition to the above, you can adapt the assessment process and use several models or theories considering versatile viewpoints and several methods in goal setting. You use profound clinical reasoning in all choices of the assessment process and documentation.

4
In addition to the above, you analyze the assessment process and show your understanding of the process being one part of a larger rehabilitation process. You are able to use evidence based viewpoints when evaluating the assessment process and occupation centeredness.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
In addition to the above, you scrutinize the assessment process extensively by using several reliable resources. You focus on effects of the environment, participation of the client and possible needs for changes during the process. You consider the meaning of the OT assessment process from the point of view of interdisciplinary work and society. You recognize development needs in documentation.

Qualifications

The course is only for occupational therapy students who have basic understanding of occupational therapy intervention process.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

11.03.2024 - 20.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
  • Jaana Ritsilä
  • Kaisa Jokinen
  • Heidi Kihlström
Teacher in charge

Heidi Kihlström

Groups
  • STT23S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)

Objective

Purpose of the course
In this course you will get to know the occupation centered assessment process in occupational therapy. Occupational therapy is goal directed rehabilitation that starts with evaluation and goal setting. The intervention process is guided by the results of the evaluation. The occupation based goals for the intervention are set together with the client as the result of the assessment process.

Competences
Professional relationships and partnerships
Knowledge of occupational therapy
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning

Learning outcomes of the course
After the course you will understand occupational therapy phases of evaluation and goal setting and you will be able to plan occupational therapy assessment process focusing on occupation and participation. You will know content of the initial evaluation and be able to choose and use theoretical based and valid methods. You will understand the meaning of occupational goals and will be able to set goals together with clients based on the evaluation. You will understand your`s own role during the evaluation process and understand the limits and focus of the evaulation process. You will understand and consider ethical aspects of evaluation and goal setting.

Content

Occupational therapy initial assessment and goal setting phase with different data gathering methods focusing on interview and self-report. Data gathering and result interpretation by using client and occupation centered methods based on occupational therapy theory. Documentation. Occupation based goal setting by using different methods.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Fisher, A. & Marterella, A. 2019. Powerful Practice. A Model for Authentic Occupational Therapy.

Hyvät arviointikäytännöt suomalaisessa toimintaterapiassa. 2021 Suomen toimintaterapeuttiliitto ry.

GAS-menetelmä. Käsikirja. Versio 4. http://www.kela.fi/documents/10180/0/Gas+-k%C3%A4sikirja/07692e5a-c6d0-48f0-97a1-0737c4add7f8

Pendleton, H. M., & Schultz-Krohn, W. (2018). Pedretti's Occupational Therapy - E-Book : Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction. St. Louis, Missouri: Mosby

Teaching methods

Online lectures, lectures, assignments, developmental work, seminars and contact sessions. Attendance to contact sessions is demanded. The course suits best for face-to-face students.

International connections

Possibility to do co-operation with exchange students.
The course is totally in English language.

Further information

Exchange students: 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

1
You know the stages of occupational therapy assessment process. You are able to plan a client-centred assessment process, selecting and giving reasons for the methods of assessment of occupational performance by utilising the theoretical knowledge of one OT model. You are able to set occupation based goals. The student recognizes the effects of her or his own professional reasoning to the assessment process. You remember the basic guidelines for documentation.

2
In addition to the above, you focus on occupation centeredness and professional reasoning when setting intervention goals. In documentation you understand basics of OT guidelines. You reason your ethical choices by professional reasoning.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

3
In addition to the above, you can adapt the assessment process and use several models or theories considering versatile viewpoints and several methods in goal setting. You use profound clinical reasoning in all choices of the assessment process and documentation.

4
In addition to the above, you analyze the assessment process and show your understanding of the process being one part of a larger rehabilitation process. You are able to use evidence based viewpoints when evaluating the assessment process and occupation centeredness.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
In addition to the above, you scrutinize the assessment process extensively by using several reliable resources. You focus on effects of the environment, participation of the client and possible needs for changes during the process. You consider the meaning of the OT assessment process from the point of view of interdisciplinary work and society. You recognize development needs in documentation.

Qualifications

The course is only for occupational therapy students who have basic understanding of occupational therapy intervention process.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 29.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

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

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
  • Jaana Ritsilä
  • Kaisa Jokinen
Teacher in charge

Heidi Kihlström

Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä A kontaktit (Paikkoja: 23. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä B kontaktit (Paikkoja: 23. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • STT22SM
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
Pienryhmät
  • Scheduling group 1
  • Scheduling group 2

Objective

Purpose of the course
In this course you will get to know the occupation centered assessment process in occupational therapy. Occupational therapy is goal directed rehabilitation that starts with evaluation and goal setting. The intervention process is guided by the results of the evaluation. The occupation based goals for the intervention are set together with the client as the result of the assessment process.

Competences
Professional relationships and partnerships
Knowledge of occupational therapy
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning

Learning outcomes of the course
After the course you will understand occupational therapy phases of evaluation and goal setting and you will be able to plan occupational therapy assessment process focusing on occupation and participation. You will know content of the initial evaluation and be able to choose and use theoretical based and valid methods. You will understand the meaning of occupational goals and will be able to set goals together with clients based on the evaluation. You will understand your`s own role during the evaluation process and understand the limits and focus of the evaulation process. You will understand and consider ethical aspects of evaluation and goal setting.

Content

Occupational therapy initial assessment and goal setting phase with different data gathering methods focusing on interview and self-report. Data gathering and result interpretation by using client and occupation centered methods based on occupational therapy theory. Documentation. Occupation based goal setting by using different methods.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Fisher, A. & Marterella, A. 2019. Powerful Practice. A Model for Authentic Occupational Therapy.

Hyvät arviointikäytännöt suomalaisessa toimintaterapiassa. 2021 Suomen toimintaterapeuttiliitto ry.

GAS-menetelmä. Käsikirja. Versio 4. http://www.kela.fi/documents/10180/0/Gas+-k%C3%A4sikirja/07692e5a-c6d0-48f0-97a1-0737c4add7f8

Pendleton, H. M., & Schultz-Krohn, W. (2018). Pedretti's Occupational Therapy - E-Book : Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction. St. Louis, Missouri: Mosby

Teaching methods

Webinaris, contact sessions and assignments.

International connections

Possibility to do co-operation with exchange students.
The course is totally in English language.

Further information

Exchange students: 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

1
You know the stages of occupational therapy assessment process. You are able to plan a client-centred assessment process, selecting and giving reasons for the methods of assessment of occupational performance by utilising the theoretical knowledge of one OT model. You are able to set occupation based goals. The student recognizes the effects of her or his own professional reasoning to the assessment process. You remember the basic guidelines for documentation.

2
In addition to the above, you focus on occupation centeredness and professional reasoning when setting intervention goals. In documentation you understand basics of OT guidelines. You reason your ethical choices by professional reasoning.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

3
In addition to the above, you can adapt the assessment process and use several models or theories considering versatile viewpoints and several methods in goal setting. You use profound clinical reasoning in all choices of the assessment process and documentation.

4
In addition to the above, you analyze the assessment process and show your understanding of the process being one part of a larger rehabilitation process. You are able to use evidence based viewpoints when evaluating the assessment process and occupation centeredness.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
In addition to the above, you scrutinize the assessment process extensively by using several reliable resources. You focus on effects of the environment, participation of the client and possible needs for changes during the process. You consider the meaning of the OT assessment process from the point of view of interdisciplinary work and society. You recognize development needs in documentation.

Qualifications

The course is only for occupational therapy students who have basic understanding of occupational therapy intervention process.

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

13.03.2023 - 19.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

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

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
  • Jaana Ritsilä
  • Heidi Kihlström
Teacher in charge

Heidi Kihlström

Groups
  • STT22S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)

Objective

Purpose of the course
In this course you will get to know the occupation centered assessment process in occupational therapy. Occupational therapy is goal directed rehabilitation that starts with evaluation and goal setting. The intervention process is guided by the results of the evaluation. The occupation based goals for the intervention are set together with the client as the result of the assessment process.

Competences
Professional relationships and partnerships
Knowledge of occupational therapy
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning

Learning outcomes of the course
After the course you will understand occupational therapy phases of evaluation and goal setting and you will be able to plan occupational therapy assessment process focusing on occupation and participation. You will know content of the initial evaluation and be able to choose and use theoretical based and valid methods. You will understand the meaning of occupational goals and will be able to set goals together with clients based on the evaluation. You will understand your`s own role during the evaluation process and understand the limits and focus of the evaulation process. You will understand and consider ethical aspects of evaluation and goal setting.

Content

Occupational therapy initial assessment and goal setting phase with different data gathering methods focusing on interview and self-report. Data gathering and result interpretation by using client and occupation centered methods based on occupational therapy theory. Documentation. Occupation based goal setting by using different methods.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Fisher, A. & Marterella, A. 2019. Powerful Practice. A Model for Authentic Occupational Therapy.

Hyvät arviointikäytännöt suomalaisessa toimintaterapiassa. 2021 Suomen toimintaterapeuttiliitto ry.

GAS-menetelmä. Käsikirja. Versio 4. http://www.kela.fi/documents/10180/0/Gas+-k%C3%A4sikirja/07692e5a-c6d0-48f0-97a1-0737c4add7f8

Pendleton, H. M., & Schultz-Krohn, W. (2018). Pedretti's Occupational Therapy - E-Book : Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction. St. Louis, Missouri: Mosby

Teaching methods

Online lectures, lectures, assignments, developmental work, seminars and contact sessions. Attendance to contact sessions is demanded. The course suits best for face-to-face students.

International connections

Possibility to do co-operation with exchange students.
The course is totally in English language.

Further information

Exchange students: 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

1
You know the stages of occupational therapy assessment process. You are able to plan a client-centred assessment process, selecting and giving reasons for the methods of assessment of occupational performance by utilising the theoretical knowledge of one OT model. You are able to set occupation based goals. The student recognizes the effects of her or his own professional reasoning to the assessment process. You remember the basic guidelines for documentation.

2
In addition to the above, you focus on occupation centeredness and professional reasoning when setting intervention goals. In documentation you understand basics of OT guidelines. You reason your ethical choices by professional reasoning.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

3
In addition to the above, you can adapt the assessment process and use several models or theories considering versatile viewpoints and several methods in goal setting. You use profound clinical reasoning in all choices of the assessment process and documentation.

4
In addition to the above, you analyze the assessment process and show your understanding of the process being one part of a larger rehabilitation process. You are able to use evidence based viewpoints when evaluating the assessment process and occupation centeredness.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
In addition to the above, you scrutinize the assessment process extensively by using several reliable resources. You focus on effects of the environment, participation of the client and possible needs for changes during the process. You consider the meaning of the OT assessment process from the point of view of interdisciplinary work and society. You recognize development needs in documentation.

Qualifications

The course is only for occupational therapy students who have basic understanding of occupational therapy intervention process.

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 26.08.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 28.10.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

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

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
  • Jaana Ritsilä
  • Heidi Kihlström
  • Minna Eriksen
Teacher in charge

Heidi Kihlström

Groups
  • STT21SM
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)

Objective

Purpose of the course
In this course you will get to know the occupation centered assessment process in occupational therapy. Occupational therapy is goal directed rehabilitation that starts with evaluation and goal setting. The intervention process is guided by the results of the evaluation. The occupation based goals for the intervention are set together with the client as the result of the assessment process.

Competences
Professional relationships and partnerships
Knowledge of occupational therapy
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning

Learning outcomes of the course
After the course you will understand occupational therapy phases of evaluation and goal setting and you will be able to plan occupational therapy assessment process focusing on occupation and participation. You will know content of the initial evaluation and be able to choose and use theoretical based and valid methods. You will understand the meaning of occupational goals and will be able to set goals together with clients based on the evaluation. You will understand your`s own role during the evaluation process and understand the limits and focus of the evaulation process. You will understand and consider ethical aspects of evaluation and goal setting.

Content

Occupational therapy initial assessment and goal setting phase with different data gathering methods focusing on interview and self-report. Data gathering and result interpretation by using client and occupation centered methods based on occupational therapy theory. Documentation. Occupation based goal setting by using different methods.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Fisher, A. & Marterella, A. 2019. Powerful Practice. A Model for Authentic Occupational Therapy.

Hyvät arviointikäytännöt suomalaisessa toimintaterapiassa. 2021 Suomen toimintaterapeuttiliitto ry.

GAS-menetelmä. Käsikirja. Versio 4. http://www.kela.fi/documents/10180/0/Gas+-k%C3%A4sikirja/07692e5a-c6d0-48f0-97a1-0737c4add7f8

Pendleton, H. M., & Schultz-Krohn, W. (2018). Pedretti's Occupational Therapy - E-Book : Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction. St. Louis, Missouri: Mosby

Teaching methods

Online lectures, lectures, assignments, developmental work, seminars and contact sessions. Attendance to contact sessions is demanded. .

International connections

Possibility to do co-operation with exchange students.
The course is totally in English language.

Further information

Exchange students: 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

1
You know the stages of occupational therapy assessment process. You are able to plan a client-centred assessment process, selecting and giving reasons for the methods of assessment of occupational performance by utilising the theoretical knowledge of one OT model. You are able to set occupation based goals. The student recognizes the effects of her or his own professional reasoning to the assessment process. You remember the basic guidelines for documentation.

2
In addition to the above, you focus on occupation centeredness and professional reasoning when setting intervention goals. In documentation you understand basics of OT guidelines. You reason your ethical choices by professional reasoning.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

3
In addition to the above, you can adapt the assessment process and use several models or theories considering versatile viewpoints and several methods in goal setting. You use profound clinical reasoning in all choices of the assessment process and documentation.

4
In addition to the above, you analyze the assessment process and show your understanding of the process being one part of a larger rehabilitation process. You are able to use evidence based viewpoints when evaluating the assessment process and occupation centeredness.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
In addition to the above, you scrutinize the assessment process extensively by using several reliable resources. You focus on effects of the environment, participation of the client and possible needs for changes during the process. You consider the meaning of the OT assessment process from the point of view of interdisciplinary work and society. You recognize development needs in documentation.

Qualifications

The course is only for occupational therapy students who have basic understanding of occupational therapy intervention process.

Enrollment

23.05.2022 - 30.06.2022

Timing

01.08.2022 - 16.09.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

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

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
  • Jaana Ritsilä
  • Mari Kantanen
  • Tuula Hämäläinen
Teacher in charge

Jaana Ritsilä

Groups
  • STT22KMTE
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)

Objective

Purpose of the course
In this course you will get to know the occupation centered assessment process in occupational therapy. Occupational therapy is goal directed rehabilitation that starts with evaluation and goal setting. The intervention process is guided by the results of the evaluation. The occupation based goals for the intervention are set together with the client as the result of the assessment process.

Competences
Professional relationships and partnerships
Knowledge of occupational therapy
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning

Learning outcomes of the course
After the course you will understand occupational therapy phases of evaluation and goal setting and you will be able to plan occupational therapy assessment process focusing on occupation and participation. You will know content of the initial evaluation and be able to choose and use theoretical based and valid methods. You will understand the meaning of occupational goals and will be able to set goals together with clients based on the evaluation. You will understand your`s own role during the evaluation process and understand the limits and focus of the evaulation process. You will understand and consider ethical aspects of evaluation and goal setting.

Content

Occupational therapy initial assessment and goal setting phase with different data gathering methods focusing on interview and self-report. Data gathering and result interpretation by using client and occupation centered methods based on occupational therapy theory. Documentation. Occupation based goal setting by using different methods.

Teaching methods

Opintojakso on suunnattu vain LAB ammattikorkeakoulun kanssa yhteistyössä toteutettavan työvoimakoulutuksen opiskelijoille.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

1
You know the stages of occupational therapy assessment process. You are able to plan a client-centred assessment process, selecting and giving reasons for the methods of assessment of occupational performance by utilising the theoretical knowledge of one OT model. You are able to set occupation based goals. The student recognizes the effects of her or his own professional reasoning to the assessment process. You remember the basic guidelines for documentation.

2
In addition to the above, you focus on occupation centeredness and professional reasoning when setting intervention goals. In documentation you understand basics of OT guidelines. You reason your ethical choices by professional reasoning.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

3
In addition to the above, you can adapt the assessment process and use several models or theories considering versatile viewpoints and several methods in goal setting. You use profound clinical reasoning in all choices of the assessment process and documentation.

4
In addition to the above, you analyze the assessment process and show your understanding of the process being one part of a larger rehabilitation process. You are able to use evidence based viewpoints when evaluating the assessment process and occupation centeredness.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
In addition to the above, you scrutinize the assessment process extensively by using several reliable resources. You focus on effects of the environment, participation of the client and possible needs for changes during the process. You consider the meaning of the OT assessment process from the point of view of interdisciplinary work and society. You recognize development needs in documentation.

Qualifications

The course is only for occupational therapy students who have basic understanding of occupational therapy intervention process.

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

14.03.2022 - 20.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Face-to-face, 40 % Online learning

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

18 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
  • Jaana Ritsilä
  • Heidi Kihlström
Groups
  • STT21S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)

Objective

Purpose of the course
In this course you will get to know the occupation centered assessment process in occupational therapy. Occupational therapy is goal directed rehabilitation that starts with evaluation and goal setting. The intervention process is guided by the results of the evaluation. The occupation based goals for the intervention are set together with the client as the result of the assessment process.

Competences
Professional relationships and partnerships
Knowledge of occupational therapy
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning

Learning outcomes of the course
After the course you will understand occupational therapy phases of evaluation and goal setting and you will be able to plan occupational therapy assessment process focusing on occupation and participation. You will know content of the initial evaluation and be able to choose and use theoretical based and valid methods. You will understand the meaning of occupational goals and will be able to set goals together with clients based on the evaluation. You will understand your`s own role during the evaluation process and understand the limits and focus of the evaulation process. You will understand and consider ethical aspects of evaluation and goal setting.

Content

Occupational therapy initial assessment and goal setting phase with different data gathering methods focusing on interview and self-report. Data gathering and result interpretation by using client and occupation centered methods based on occupational therapy theory. Documentation. Occupation based goal setting by using different methods.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Fisher, A. & Marterella, A. 2019. Powerful Practice. A Model for Authentic Occupational Therapy.

Hyvät arviointikäytännöt suomalaisessa toimintaterapiassa. 2021 Suomen toimintaterapeuttiliitto ry.

GAS-menetelmä. Käsikirja. Versio 4. http://www.kela.fi/documents/10180/0/Gas+-k%C3%A4sikirja/07692e5a-c6d0-48f0-97a1-0737c4add7f8

Pendleton, H. M., & Schultz-Krohn, W. (2018). Pedretti's Occupational Therapy - E-Book : Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction. St. Louis, Missouri: Mosby

Teaching methods

Online lectures, lectures, assignments, developmental work, seminars and contact sessions. Attendance to contact sessions is demanded. The course suits best for face-to-face students.

International connections

Possibility to do co-operation with exchange students.
The course is totally in English language.

Further information

Exchange students: 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

1
You know the stages of occupational therapy assessment process. You are able to plan a client-centred assessment process, selecting and giving reasons for the methods of assessment of occupational performance by utilising the theoretical knowledge of one OT model. You are able to set occupation based goals. The student recognizes the effects of her or his own professional reasoning to the assessment process. You remember the basic guidelines for documentation.

2
In addition to the above, you focus on occupation centeredness and professional reasoning when setting intervention goals. In documentation you understand basics of OT guidelines. You reason your ethical choices by professional reasoning.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

3
In addition to the above, you can adapt the assessment process and use several models or theories considering versatile viewpoints and several methods in goal setting. You use profound clinical reasoning in all choices of the assessment process and documentation.

4
In addition to the above, you analyze the assessment process and show your understanding of the process being one part of a larger rehabilitation process. You are able to use evidence based viewpoints when evaluating the assessment process and occupation centeredness.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
In addition to the above, you scrutinize the assessment process extensively by using several reliable resources. You focus on effects of the environment, participation of the client and possible needs for changes during the process. You consider the meaning of the OT assessment process from the point of view of interdisciplinary work and society. You recognize development needs in documentation.

Qualifications

The course is only for occupational therapy students who have basic understanding of occupational therapy intervention process.