Professional Practice IILaajuus (15 cr)
Code: STTSW202
Credits
15 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Responsible person
- Tanja Hilli-Harju
Objective
Purpose of the course
During the professional practice the student will get to know the goal directed rehabilitation process of occupational therapy that is based on therapeutic relationship and supports client´s participation. The main concept in occupational therapy is participation and client´s own experience of his/her participation.
Competences
Professional relationships and partnerships
Knowledge of occupational therapy
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Learning outcomes of the course
The student can work according to client-centred practice principles and create an interactive therapist-client relationship/partnership as a foundation for occupational therapy. The student is able to counsel clients, guardians, working group members as well as other concerned parties in order to facilitate occupation and participation. The student works in cooperation with clients, defending their right to their occupational needs. The student demonstrates that he/she values and respects individual difference, cultural beliefs and customs and understands their influence on occupation and participation.
The student uses professional and ethical judgement in the occupational therapy process. The student has analysed occupation and completed an applicable and effective synthesis on occupation.
The student gains a competence in and uses one of the assessment methods in occupational therapy and knows how to interpret its results.
Content
Supervised practical training in a working place of an occupational therapist
Written and virtual assignments related to the content of the practice as well as supervising meetings
Qualifications
Professional practice I
Course is for occupational therapy degree students only.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
In order to complete practical training with a passing grade a student must demonstrate that he/she is able to work in a client-centred manner and create an interactive therapist-client relationship/partnership. The student has counselled clients in order to facilitate functional ability and participation. The student has demonstrated that he/she works in cooperation with clients, defending their right to their occupational needs. The student has demonstrated that he/she respects individual differences, cultural beliefs and customs.
The student has used professional and ethical judgement in the occupational therapy process. The student has analysed occupation in a purposeful way.
The student has gained a competence in and uses one of the assessment methods in occupational therapy and has been able to read its results from the client perspective.
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
- kp 502 Toimintaterapia 1 Virtuaaliopettaja
- Jaana Ritsilä
- Johanna Juola
- Katri Kainulainen
- 502 sivutoiminen opettaja tt
- Tanja Hilli-Harju
Teacher in charge
Katri Kainulainen
Groups
-
STT23SMToimintaterapeutti (AMK)
-
STT23S1Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
Objectives
Purpose of the course
During the professional practice the student will get to know the goal directed rehabilitation process of occupational therapy that is based on therapeutic relationship and supports client´s participation. The main concept in occupational therapy is participation and client´s own experience of his/her participation.
Competences
Professional relationships and partnerships
Knowledge of occupational therapy
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Learning outcomes of the course
The student can work according to client-centred practice principles and create an interactive therapist-client relationship/partnership as a foundation for occupational therapy. The student is able to counsel clients, guardians, working group members as well as other concerned parties in order to facilitate occupation and participation. The student works in cooperation with clients, defending their right to their occupational needs. The student demonstrates that he/she values and respects individual difference, cultural beliefs and customs and understands their influence on occupation and participation.
The student uses professional and ethical judgement in the occupational therapy process. The student has analysed occupation and completed an applicable and effective synthesis on occupation.
The student gains a competence in and uses one of the assessment methods in occupational therapy and knows how to interpret its results.
Content
Supervised practical training in a working place of an occupational therapist
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.
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
In order to complete practical training with a passing grade a student must demonstrate that he/she is able to work in a client-centred manner and create an interactive therapist-client relationship/partnership. The student has counselled clients in order to facilitate functional ability and participation. The student has demonstrated that he/she works in cooperation with clients, defending their right to their occupational needs. The student has demonstrated that he/she respects individual differences, cultural beliefs and customs.
The student has used professional and ethical judgement in the occupational therapy process. The student has analysed occupation in a purposeful way.
The student has gained a competence in and uses one of the assessment methods in occupational therapy and has been able to read its results from the client perspective.
Prerequisites
Professional practice I
Course is for occupational therapy degree students only.
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
- Jaana Ritsilä
- Anu Halonen
- Katri Kainulainen
- Tanja Hilli-Harju
Teacher in charge
Katri Kainulainen
Groups
-
STT23SMToimintaterapeutti (AMK)
-
STT22S1Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
-
STT22SMToimintaterapeutti (AMK)
Objectives
Purpose of the course
During the professional practice the student will get to know the goal directed rehabilitation process of occupational therapy that is based on therapeutic relationship and supports client´s participation. The main concept in occupational therapy is participation and client´s own experience of his/her participation.
Competences
Professional relationships and partnerships
Knowledge of occupational therapy
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Learning outcomes of the course
The student can work according to client-centred practice principles and create an interactive therapist-client relationship/partnership as a foundation for occupational therapy. The student is able to counsel clients, guardians, working group members as well as other concerned parties in order to facilitate occupation and participation. The student works in cooperation with clients, defending their right to their occupational needs. The student demonstrates that he/she values and respects individual difference, cultural beliefs and customs and understands their influence on occupation and participation.
The student uses professional and ethical judgement in the occupational therapy process. The student has analysed occupation and completed an applicable and effective synthesis on occupation.
The student gains a competence in and uses one of the assessment methods in occupational therapy and knows how to interpret its results.
Content
Supervised practical training in a working place of an occupational therapist
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
Opportunity for apprenticeship if the student has previous training in social and health care.
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
In order to complete practical training with a passing grade a student must demonstrate that he/she is able to work in a client-centred manner and create an interactive therapist-client relationship/partnership. The student has counselled clients in order to facilitate functional ability and participation. The student has demonstrated that he/she works in cooperation with clients, defending their right to their occupational needs. The student has demonstrated that he/she respects individual differences, cultural beliefs and customs.
The student has used professional and ethical judgement in the occupational therapy process. The student has analysed occupation in a purposeful way.
The student has gained a competence in and uses one of the assessment methods in occupational therapy and has been able to read its results from the client perspective.
Prerequisites
Professional practice I
Course is for occupational therapy degree students only.
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 31.07.2024
Timing
03.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
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
- Anu Halonen
- Jaana Ritsilä
- kp 502 Toimintaterapia 1 Virtuaaliopettaja
- Katri Kainulainen
- Liisa Mattila
- Tanja Hilli-Harju
Teacher in charge
Tanja Hilli-Harju
Groups
-
STT22S1Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
-
STT22SMToimintaterapeutti (AMK)
Objectives
Purpose of the course
During the professional practice the student will get to know the goal directed rehabilitation process of occupational therapy that is based on therapeutic relationship and supports client´s participation. The main concept in occupational therapy is participation and client´s own experience of his/her participation.
Competences
Professional relationships and partnerships
Knowledge of occupational therapy
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Learning outcomes of the course
The student can work according to client-centred practice principles and create an interactive therapist-client relationship/partnership as a foundation for occupational therapy. The student is able to counsel clients, guardians, working group members as well as other concerned parties in order to facilitate occupation and participation. The student works in cooperation with clients, defending their right to their occupational needs. The student demonstrates that he/she values and respects individual difference, cultural beliefs and customs and understands their influence on occupation and participation.
The student uses professional and ethical judgement in the occupational therapy process. The student has analysed occupation and completed an applicable and effective synthesis on occupation.
The student gains a competence in and uses one of the assessment methods in occupational therapy and knows how to interpret its results.
Content
Supervised practical training in a working place of an occupational therapist
Written and virtual assignments related to the content of the practice as well as supervising meetings
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
In order to complete practical training with a passing grade a student must demonstrate that he/she is able to work in a client-centred manner and create an interactive therapist-client relationship/partnership. The student has counselled clients in order to facilitate functional ability and participation. The student has demonstrated that he/she works in cooperation with clients, defending their right to their occupational needs. The student has demonstrated that he/she respects individual differences, cultural beliefs and customs.
The student has used professional and ethical judgement in the occupational therapy process. The student has analysed occupation in a purposeful way.
The student has gained a competence in and uses one of the assessment methods in occupational therapy and has been able to read its results from the client perspective.
Prerequisites
Professional practice I
Course is for occupational therapy degree students only.
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
- Jaana Ritsilä
- Johanna Juola
- Lotta Lahti
- Katri Kainulainen
- Liisa Mattila
- Tanja Hilli-Harju
Teacher in charge
Tanja Hilli-Harju
Groups
-
STT20S1Toimintaterapeutti
-
STT21S1Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
-
STT20SMLToimintaterapeutti (AMK)
-
STT21SMToimintaterapeutti (AMK)
-
STT20SMToimintaterapeutti
Objectives
Purpose of the course
During the professional practice the student will get to know the goal directed rehabilitation process of occupational therapy that is based on therapeutic relationship and supports client´s participation. The main concept in occupational therapy is participation and client´s own experience of his/her participation.
Competences
Professional relationships and partnerships
Knowledge of occupational therapy
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Learning outcomes of the course
The student can work according to client-centred practice principles and create an interactive therapist-client relationship/partnership as a foundation for occupational therapy. The student is able to counsel clients, guardians, working group members as well as other concerned parties in order to facilitate occupation and participation. The student works in cooperation with clients, defending their right to their occupational needs. The student demonstrates that he/she values and respects individual difference, cultural beliefs and customs and understands their influence on occupation and participation.
The student uses professional and ethical judgement in the occupational therapy process. The student has analysed occupation and completed an applicable and effective synthesis on occupation.
The student gains a competence in and uses one of the assessment methods in occupational therapy and knows how to interpret its results.
Content
Supervised practical training in a working place of an occupational therapist
Written and virtual assignments related to the content of the practice as well as supervising meetings
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
In order to complete practical training with a passing grade a student must demonstrate that he/she is able to work in a client-centred manner and create an interactive therapist-client relationship/partnership. The student has counselled clients in order to facilitate functional ability and participation. The student has demonstrated that he/she works in cooperation with clients, defending their right to their occupational needs. The student has demonstrated that he/she respects individual differences, cultural beliefs and customs.
The student has used professional and ethical judgement in the occupational therapy process. The student has analysed occupation in a purposeful way.
The student has gained a competence in and uses one of the assessment methods in occupational therapy and has been able to read its results from the client perspective.
Prerequisites
Professional practice I
Course is for occupational therapy degree students only.
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 - 100
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
- Anu Halonen
- Jaana Ritsilä
- Lotta Lahti
- Satu Mäkelä
- Katri Kainulainen
- Tanja Hilli-Harju
Groups
-
STT21S1Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
-
STT21SMToimintaterapeutti (AMK)
Objectives
Purpose of the course
During the professional practice the student will get to know the goal directed rehabilitation process of occupational therapy that is based on therapeutic relationship and supports client´s participation. The main concept in occupational therapy is participation and client´s own experience of his/her participation.
Competences
Professional relationships and partnerships
Knowledge of occupational therapy
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Learning outcomes of the course
The student can work according to client-centred practice principles and create an interactive therapist-client relationship/partnership as a foundation for occupational therapy. The student is able to counsel clients, guardians, working group members as well as other concerned parties in order to facilitate occupation and participation. The student works in cooperation with clients, defending their right to their occupational needs. The student demonstrates that he/she values and respects individual difference, cultural beliefs and customs and understands their influence on occupation and participation.
The student uses professional and ethical judgement in the occupational therapy process. The student has analysed occupation and completed an applicable and effective synthesis on occupation.
The student gains a competence in and uses one of the assessment methods in occupational therapy and knows how to interpret its results.
Content
Supervised practical training in a working place of an occupational therapist
Written and virtual assignments related to the content of the practice as well as supervising meetings
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
In order to complete practical training with a passing grade a student must demonstrate that he/she is able to work in a client-centred manner and create an interactive therapist-client relationship/partnership. The student has counselled clients in order to facilitate functional ability and participation. The student has demonstrated that he/she works in cooperation with clients, defending their right to their occupational needs. The student has demonstrated that he/she respects individual differences, cultural beliefs and customs.
The student has used professional and ethical judgement in the occupational therapy process. The student has analysed occupation in a purposeful way.
The student has gained a competence in and uses one of the assessment methods in occupational therapy and has been able to read its results from the client perspective.
Prerequisites
Professional practice I
Course is for occupational therapy degree students only.
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
- kp 502 Toimintaterapia 1 Virtuaaliopettaja
- Jaana Ritsilä
- Johanna Juola
- Lotta Lahti
- Kaisa Jokinen
- Satu Mäkelä
- Katri Kainulainen
- Tanja Hilli-Harju
Groups
-
STT21S1Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
-
STT21SMToimintaterapeutti (AMK)
Objectives
Purpose of the course
During the professional practice the student will get to know the goal directed rehabilitation process of occupational therapy that is based on therapeutic relationship and supports client´s participation. The main concept in occupational therapy is participation and client´s own experience of his/her participation.
Competences
Professional relationships and partnerships
Knowledge of occupational therapy
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Learning outcomes of the course
The student can work according to client-centred practice principles and create an interactive therapist-client relationship/partnership as a foundation for occupational therapy. The student is able to counsel clients, guardians, working group members as well as other concerned parties in order to facilitate occupation and participation. The student works in cooperation with clients, defending their right to their occupational needs. The student demonstrates that he/she values and respects individual difference, cultural beliefs and customs and understands their influence on occupation and participation.
The student uses professional and ethical judgement in the occupational therapy process. The student has analysed occupation and completed an applicable and effective synthesis on occupation.
The student gains a competence in and uses one of the assessment methods in occupational therapy and knows how to interpret its results.
Content
Supervised practical training in a working place of an occupational therapist
Written and virtual assignments related to the content of the practice as well as supervising meetings
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
In order to complete practical training with a passing grade a student must demonstrate that he/she is able to work in a client-centred manner and create an interactive therapist-client relationship/partnership. The student has counselled clients in order to facilitate functional ability and participation. The student has demonstrated that he/she works in cooperation with clients, defending their right to their occupational needs. The student has demonstrated that he/she respects individual differences, cultural beliefs and customs.
The student has used professional and ethical judgement in the occupational therapy process. The student has analysed occupation in a purposeful way.
The student has gained a competence in and uses one of the assessment methods in occupational therapy and has been able to read its results from the client perspective.
Prerequisites
Professional practice I
Course is for occupational therapy degree students only.
Enrollment
23.05.2022 - 30.06.2022
Timing
03.10.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
15 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
94 % Face-to-face, 6 % Online learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 25
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
- Mari Kantanen
- Satu Mäkelä
- Tuula Hämäläinen
Groups
-
STT22KMTEToimintaterapeutti (AMK)
Objectives
Purpose of the course
During the professional practice the student will get to know the goal directed rehabilitation process of occupational therapy that is based on therapeutic relationship and supports client´s participation. The main concept in occupational therapy is participation and client´s own experience of his/her participation.
Competences
Professional relationships and partnerships
Knowledge of occupational therapy
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Learning outcomes of the course
The student can work according to client-centred practice principles and create an interactive therapist-client relationship/partnership as a foundation for occupational therapy. The student is able to counsel clients, guardians, working group members as well as other concerned parties in order to facilitate occupation and participation. The student works in cooperation with clients, defending their right to their occupational needs. The student demonstrates that he/she values and respects individual difference, cultural beliefs and customs and understands their influence on occupation and participation.
The student uses professional and ethical judgement in the occupational therapy process. The student has analysed occupation and completed an applicable and effective synthesis on occupation.
The student gains a competence in and uses one of the assessment methods in occupational therapy and knows how to interpret its results.
Content
Supervised practical training in a working place of an occupational therapist
Written and virtual assignments related to the content of the practice as well as supervising meetings
Teaching methods
Opintojakso on suunnattu vain LAB ammattikorkeakoulun kanssa yhteistyössä toteutettavan työvoimakoulutuksen opiskelijoille.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
In order to complete practical training with a passing grade a student must demonstrate that he/she is able to work in a client-centred manner and create an interactive therapist-client relationship/partnership. The student has counselled clients in order to facilitate functional ability and participation. The student has demonstrated that he/she works in cooperation with clients, defending their right to their occupational needs. The student has demonstrated that he/she respects individual differences, cultural beliefs and customs.
The student has used professional and ethical judgement in the occupational therapy process. The student has analysed occupation in a purposeful way.
The student has gained a competence in and uses one of the assessment methods in occupational therapy and has been able to read its results from the client perspective.
Prerequisites
Professional practice I
Course is for occupational therapy degree students only.
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
- Kaisa Jokinen
- Nina Lager
- Katri Kainulainen
- Emmi Ritvos
- Tanja Hilli-Harju
Groups
-
STT21S1Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
-
STT21SMToimintaterapeutti (AMK)
Objectives
Purpose of the course
During the professional practice the student will get to know the goal directed rehabilitation process of occupational therapy that is based on therapeutic relationship and supports client´s participation. The main concept in occupational therapy is participation and client´s own experience of his/her participation.
Competences
Professional relationships and partnerships
Knowledge of occupational therapy
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Learning outcomes of the course
The student can work according to client-centred practice principles and create an interactive therapist-client relationship/partnership as a foundation for occupational therapy. The student is able to counsel clients, guardians, working group members as well as other concerned parties in order to facilitate occupation and participation. The student works in cooperation with clients, defending their right to their occupational needs. The student demonstrates that he/she values and respects individual difference, cultural beliefs and customs and understands their influence on occupation and participation.
The student uses professional and ethical judgement in the occupational therapy process. The student has analysed occupation and completed an applicable and effective synthesis on occupation.
The student gains a competence in and uses one of the assessment methods in occupational therapy and knows how to interpret its results.
Content
Supervised practical training in a working place of an occupational therapist
Written and virtual assignments related to the content of the practice as well as supervising meetings
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
In order to complete practical training with a passing grade a student must demonstrate that he/she is able to work in a client-centred manner and create an interactive therapist-client relationship/partnership. The student has counselled clients in order to facilitate functional ability and participation. The student has demonstrated that he/she works in cooperation with clients, defending their right to their occupational needs. The student has demonstrated that he/she respects individual differences, cultural beliefs and customs.
The student has used professional and ethical judgement in the occupational therapy process. The student has analysed occupation in a purposeful way.
The student has gained a competence in and uses one of the assessment methods in occupational therapy and has been able to read its results from the client perspective.
Prerequisites
Professional practice I
Course is for occupational therapy degree students only.
Enrollment
01.11.2021 - 30.04.2022
Timing
30.05.2022 - 31.08.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
15 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
94 % Face-to-face, 6 % 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
- Tanja Hilli-Harju
Groups
-
STT20S1Toimintaterapeutti
-
STT21S1Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
-
STT21SMToimintaterapeutti (AMK)
-
STT20SMToimintaterapeutti
Objectives
Purpose of the course
During the professional practice the student will get to know the goal directed rehabilitation process of occupational therapy that is based on therapeutic relationship and supports client´s participation. The main concept in occupational therapy is participation and client´s own experience of his/her participation.
Competences
Professional relationships and partnerships
Knowledge of occupational therapy
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Learning outcomes of the course
The student can work according to client-centred practice principles and create an interactive therapist-client relationship/partnership as a foundation for occupational therapy. The student is able to counsel clients, guardians, working group members as well as other concerned parties in order to facilitate occupation and participation. The student works in cooperation with clients, defending their right to their occupational needs. The student demonstrates that he/she values and respects individual difference, cultural beliefs and customs and understands their influence on occupation and participation.
The student uses professional and ethical judgement in the occupational therapy process. The student has analysed occupation and completed an applicable and effective synthesis on occupation.
The student gains a competence in and uses one of the assessment methods in occupational therapy and knows how to interpret its results.
Content
Supervised practical training in a working place of an occupational therapist
Written and virtual assignments related to the content of the practice as well as supervising meetings
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
In order to complete practical training with a passing grade a student must demonstrate that he/she is able to work in a client-centred manner and create an interactive therapist-client relationship/partnership. The student has counselled clients in order to facilitate functional ability and participation. The student has demonstrated that he/she works in cooperation with clients, defending their right to their occupational needs. The student has demonstrated that he/she respects individual differences, cultural beliefs and customs.
The student has used professional and ethical judgement in the occupational therapy process. The student has analysed occupation in a purposeful way.
The student has gained a competence in and uses one of the assessment methods in occupational therapy and has been able to read its results from the client perspective.
Prerequisites
Professional practice I
Course is for occupational therapy degree students only.
Enrollment
01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
03.01.2022 - 20.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
15 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
94 % Face-to-face, 6 % 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
- Tanja Hilli-Harju
Teacher in charge
Tanja Hilli-Harju
Groups
-
STT20S1Toimintaterapeutti
-
STT20SMLToimintaterapeutti (AMK)
-
STT20SMToimintaterapeutti
Objectives
Purpose of the course
During the professional practice the student will get to know the goal directed rehabilitation process of occupational therapy that is based on therapeutic relationship and supports client´s participation. The main concept in occupational therapy is participation and client´s own experience of his/her participation.
Competences
Professional relationships and partnerships
Knowledge of occupational therapy
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Learning outcomes of the course
The student can work according to client-centred practice principles and create an interactive therapist-client relationship/partnership as a foundation for occupational therapy. The student is able to counsel clients, guardians, working group members as well as other concerned parties in order to facilitate occupation and participation. The student works in cooperation with clients, defending their right to their occupational needs. The student demonstrates that he/she values and respects individual difference, cultural beliefs and customs and understands their influence on occupation and participation.
The student uses professional and ethical judgement in the occupational therapy process. The student has analysed occupation and completed an applicable and effective synthesis on occupation.
The student gains a competence in and uses one of the assessment methods in occupational therapy and knows how to interpret its results.
Content
Supervised practical training in a working place of an occupational therapist
Written and virtual assignments related to the content of the practice as well as supervising meetings
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
In order to complete practical training with a passing grade a student must demonstrate that he/she is able to work in a client-centred manner and create an interactive therapist-client relationship/partnership. The student has counselled clients in order to facilitate functional ability and participation. The student has demonstrated that he/she works in cooperation with clients, defending their right to their occupational needs. The student has demonstrated that he/she respects individual differences, cultural beliefs and customs.
The student has used professional and ethical judgement in the occupational therapy process. The student has analysed occupation in a purposeful way.
The student has gained a competence in and uses one of the assessment methods in occupational therapy and has been able to read its results from the client perspective.
Prerequisites
Professional practice I
Course is for occupational therapy degree students only.