Planning of the working and operating enviromentLaajuus (4 cr)

Objective

Purpose of the course
After completing the course, you will understand the basic principles of physical accessibility, accessibility, the impacts of different areas of ergonomics on work ability and functional capacity, and will be able to utilise these aspects in the planning of the working and operating environment.

Course competencies
Rehabilitation planning competence
Competence in assessing rehabilitation needs and opportunities
Technological competence management

Intended learning of the course
You know different concepts and models of work ability and functional capacity. You recognise the impacts of different working and operating environments on work ability and functional capacity. You can assess the physical accessibility, accessibility and usability of different working and operating environments. You know how to use valid physical accessibility assessment methods and plan functional solutions based on the client's functional capacity. You are familiar with the concepts of physical, cognitive and organisational ergonomics and can consider their effects when assessing the client's work ability, functional capacity and working and operating environment. You are familiar with digital and technological solutions that support working in different working and operating environments. You know how to document the client's working and operating environment and its needs for change. You know how to assess, plan, manage and develop your own working methods.

Content

Work ability as a concept. Different working and operating environments and their physical accessibility, accessibility and usability assessment methods and documentation. Renovation of an apartment. Physical, cognitive and organisational ergonomics. Digital and technological solutions that support working in different working and operating environments. Assessment, management and development of one's own working methods.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass
You know different concepts and models of work ability and functional capacity. You recognise the impacts of different working and operating environments on work ability and functional capacity. You can assess the physical accessibility, accessibility and usability of different working and operating environments. You know how to use valid physical accessibility assessment methods and plan functional solutions based on the client's functional capacity. You are familiar with the concepts of physical, cognitive and organisational ergonomics and can consider their effects when assessing the client's work ability, functional capacity and working and operating environment. You are familiar with digital and technological solutions that support working in different working and operating environments. You know how to document the client's working and operating environment and its needs for change. You know how to assess, plan, manage and develop your own working methods.