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Environmental Assessment and AdaptationLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: STTS2015

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Jaana Ritsilä

Objective

Purpose of this course
In this course the student will get to know the different aspects of environment and to assess and modify the environment in terms of accessibility.

Competences
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Professional autonomy and accountability

Learning outcomes
After this course the student will know how to assess accessibility of an environment and how to find solutions to solve accessibility problems.The student understands the diversity of the terms environment and accessibility. The student knows how to search for information related to environmental assessment and adaptation and is familiar with research and development activities related to accessibility.The student is able to create an accessible and adaptable environment. The student will know what impacts on work safety and ergonomics and knows how individuals, communities and society can promote occupational justice. The student will know technology possibilities in online consultation.

Content

Environment and accessibility as terms and introduction to related research data.

Assistive devices and technology -related databases and internet pages.

Assessment of physical accessibility and adaptation of an environment.

Guiding family members and constellation networks (adaptation of social and cultural environment).

Digitalisation and virtual environments, for example online rehabilitation and online assessment (virtual reality, mobile technology, video related communication).

Ergonomics (physical and cognitive), coping at work.

Low technology devices

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has sufficient knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student remembers some assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student recalls facts about a client situation and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. (course assignment)

The student has sufficient knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has good knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student defines the client situation by using evidence based information and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student can find information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)

The student has good knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has excellent knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has excellent development ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student justifies the client situation by using current evidence based information and is able to make a person centered plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student selects innovatively information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)

The student has excellent knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Further information

The grade is based on the exam (50%) and the written assignment (50%). In addition, you need to attend the contact sessions, and carry out the preparation tasks for the sessions.

Enrollment

18.11.2024 - 09.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 09.03.2025

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
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 48

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

Jaana Ritsilä

Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä A (Capacity: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä B (Capacity: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • STT23SM
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
Small groups
  • Scheduling group A
  • Scheduling group B

Objectives

Purpose of this course
In this course the student will get to know the different aspects of environment and to assess and modify the environment in terms of accessibility.

Competences
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Professional autonomy and accountability

Learning outcomes
After this course the student will know how to assess accessibility of an environment and how to find solutions to solve accessibility problems.The student understands the diversity of the terms environment and accessibility. The student knows how to search for information related to environmental assessment and adaptation and is familiar with research and development activities related to accessibility.The student is able to create an accessible and adaptable environment. The student will know what impacts on work safety and ergonomics and knows how individuals, communities and society can promote occupational justice. The student will know technology possibilities in online consultation.

Content

Environment and accessibility as terms and introduction to related research data.

Assistive devices and technology -related databases and internet pages.

Assessment of physical accessibility and adaptation of an environment.

Guiding family members and constellation networks (adaptation of social and cultural environment).

Digitalisation and virtual environments, for example online rehabilitation and online assessment (virtual reality, mobile technology, video related communication).

Ergonomics (physical and cognitive), coping at work.

Low technology devices

Learning materials and recommended literature

Taylor, R. R. 2017. Kielhofner’s Model of Human Occupation. 5th ed. Wolters Kluwer.

Townsend, E. A. & Polatajko, H.J. 2007. Enabling Occupation II: Advancing an Occupational Therapy Vision for Health, Well-being & Justice through Occupation. CAOT Publications ACE: Ottawa, Ontario.

Current web materials and research articles.

Teaching methods

The course includes face-to-face sessions, online learning, assignments and exams.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

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

Student workload

3 ects study lessons (webinars / face-to-face sessions) and preparation tasks
1 ects group assignment
1 ects exam

Further information for students

Assessment of learning is based on the learning outcomes. Assessment is based on student performance in exam and assignments. In addition, students must demonstrate their competence in lessons (webinars / face-to-face sessions) and preparation tasks.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has sufficient knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student remembers some assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student recalls facts about a client situation and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. (course assignment)

The student has sufficient knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

The student has good knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student defines the client situation by using evidence based information and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student can find information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)

The student has good knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

The student has excellent knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has excellent development ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student justifies the client situation by using current evidence based information and is able to make a person centered plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student selects innovatively information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)

The student has excellent knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Further information

The grade is based on the exam (50%) and the written assignment (50%). In addition, you need to attend the contact sessions, and carry out the preparation tasks for the sessions.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024

Timing

19.08.2024 - 27.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2.5 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Face-to-face, 50 % Online learning

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

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

Jaana Ritsilä

Groups
  • STT23S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
  • ZJA24SS
    Avoin AMK, sote

Objectives

Purpose of this course
In this course the student will get to know the different aspects of environment and to assess and modify the environment in terms of accessibility.

Competences
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Professional autonomy and accountability

Learning outcomes
After this course the student will know how to assess accessibility of an environment and how to find solutions to solve accessibility problems.The student understands the diversity of the terms environment and accessibility. The student knows how to search for information related to environmental assessment and adaptation and is familiar with research and development activities related to accessibility.The student is able to create an accessible and adaptable environment. The student will know what impacts on work safety and ergonomics and knows how individuals, communities and society can promote occupational justice. The student will know technology possibilities in online consultation.

Content

Environment and accessibility as terms and introduction to related research data.

Assistive devices and technology -related databases and internet pages.

Assessment of physical accessibility and adaptation of an environment.

Guiding family members and constellation networks (adaptation of social and cultural environment).

Digitalisation and virtual environments, for example online rehabilitation and online assessment (virtual reality, mobile technology, video related communication).

Ergonomics (physical and cognitive), coping at work.

Low technology devices

Time and location

The course includes face-to-face teaching at Jamk campus and is best suited to students living near Jyväskylä

Learning materials and recommended literature

Taylor, R. R. 2017. Kielhofner’s Model of Human Occupation. 5th ed. Wolters Kluwer.

Townsend, E. A. & Polatajko, H.J. 2007. Enabling Occupation II: Advancing an Occupational Therapy Vision for Health, Well-being & Justice through Occupation. CAOT Publications ACE: Ottawa, Ontario.

Current web materials and research articles.

Teaching methods

The course includes face-to-face sessions, online learning, assignments and exams.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

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

Student workload

3 ects study lessons (webinars / face-to-face sessions) and preparation tasks
1 ects group assignment
1 ects exam

Further information for students

Assessment of learning is based on the learning outcomes. Assessment is based on student performance in exam and assignments. In addition, students must demonstrate their competence in lessons (webinars / face-to-face sessions) and preparation tasks.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has sufficient knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student remembers some assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student recalls facts about a client situation and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. (course assignment)

The student has sufficient knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

The student has good knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student defines the client situation by using evidence based information and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student can find information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)

The student has good knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

The student has excellent knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has excellent development ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student justifies the client situation by using current evidence based information and is able to make a person centered plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student selects innovatively information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)

The student has excellent knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Further information

The grade is based on the exam (50%) and the written assignment (50%). In addition, you need to attend the contact sessions, and carry out the preparation tasks for the sessions.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

11.03.2024 - 20.05.2024

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
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

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

Tanja Hilli-Harju

Groups
  • STT22S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose of this course
In this course the student will get to know the different aspects of environment and to assess and modify the environment in terms of accessibility.

Competences
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Professional autonomy and accountability

Learning outcomes
After this course the student will know how to assess accessibility of an environment and how to find solutions to solve accessibility problems.The student understands the diversity of the terms environment and accessibility. The student knows how to search for information related to environmental assessment and adaptation and is familiar with research and development activities related to accessibility.The student is able to create an accessible and adaptable environment. The student will know what impacts on work safety and ergonomics and knows how individuals, communities and society can promote occupational justice. The student will know technology possibilities in online consultation.

Content

Environment and accessibility as terms and introduction to related research data.

Assistive devices and technology -related databases and internet pages.

Assessment of physical accessibility and adaptation of an environment.

Guiding family members and constellation networks (adaptation of social and cultural environment).

Digitalisation and virtual environments, for example online rehabilitation and online assessment (virtual reality, mobile technology, video related communication).

Ergonomics (physical and cognitive), coping at work.

Low technology devices

Learning materials and recommended literature

Taylor, R. R. 2017. Kielhofner’s Model of Human Occupation. 5th ed. Wolters Kluwer.

Townsend, E. A. & Polatajko, H.J. 2007. Enabling Occupation II: Advancing an Occupational Therapy Vision for Health, Well-being & Justice through Occupation. CAOT Publications ACE: Ottawa, Ontario.

Ajankohtaiset verkkomateriaalit ja tutkimusartikkelit.

Teaching methods

Opintojaksolla on kontaktiopetusta, verkko-opetusta, oppimistehtäviä ja tentti.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Tenttiajankohdat ilmoitetaan opintojakson alkaessa.

Student workload

3 op = yhteiset oppimistilanteet (webinaarit / kontaktitunnit) sekä näihin valmistautuminen
1 op oppimistehtävä (ryhmätyönä)
1 op tentti

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has sufficient knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student remembers some assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student recalls facts about a client situation and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. (course assignment)

The student has sufficient knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

The student has good knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student defines the client situation by using evidence based information and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student can find information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)

The student has good knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

The student has excellent knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has excellent development ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student justifies the client situation by using current evidence based information and is able to make a person centered plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student selects innovatively information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)

The student has excellent knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Further information

The grade is based on the exam (50%) and the written assignment (50%). In addition, you need to attend the contact sessions, and carry out the preparation tasks for the sessions.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 10.03.2024

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
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 45

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

Tanja Hilli-Harju

Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä B kontaktit (Capacity: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä A kontaktit (Capacity: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä C kontaktit (Capacity: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • STT22SM
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)
Small groups
  • Scheduling group B
  • Scheduling group B
  • Scheduling group 3

Objectives

Purpose of this course
In this course the student will get to know the different aspects of environment and to assess and modify the environment in terms of accessibility.

Competences
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Professional autonomy and accountability

Learning outcomes
After this course the student will know how to assess accessibility of an environment and how to find solutions to solve accessibility problems.The student understands the diversity of the terms environment and accessibility. The student knows how to search for information related to environmental assessment and adaptation and is familiar with research and development activities related to accessibility.The student is able to create an accessible and adaptable environment. The student will know what impacts on work safety and ergonomics and knows how individuals, communities and society can promote occupational justice. The student will know technology possibilities in online consultation.

Content

Environment and accessibility as terms and introduction to related research data.

Assistive devices and technology -related databases and internet pages.

Assessment of physical accessibility and adaptation of an environment.

Guiding family members and constellation networks (adaptation of social and cultural environment).

Digitalisation and virtual environments, for example online rehabilitation and online assessment (virtual reality, mobile technology, video related communication).

Ergonomics (physical and cognitive), coping at work.

Low technology devices

Learning materials and recommended literature

Taylor, R. R. 2017. Kielhofner’s Model of Human Occupation. 5th ed. Wolters Kluwer.

Townsend, E. A. & Polatajko, H.J. 2007. Enabling Occupation II: Advancing an Occupational Therapy Vision for Health, Well-being & Justice through Occupation. CAOT Publications ACE: Ottawa, Ontario.

Ajankohtaiset verkkomateriaalit ja tutkimusartikkelit.

Teaching methods

Opintojaksolla on kontaktiopetusta, verkko-opetusta, oppimistehtäviä ja tentti.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Tenttiajankohdat ilmoitetaan opintojakson alkaessa.

Student workload

3 op = yhteiset oppimistilanteet (webinaarit / kontaktitunnit) sekä näihin valmistautuminen
1 op oppimistehtävä (ryhmätyönä)
1 op tentti

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has sufficient knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student remembers some assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student recalls facts about a client situation and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. (course assignment)

The student has sufficient knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

The student has good knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student defines the client situation by using evidence based information and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student can find information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)

The student has good knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

The student has excellent knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has excellent development ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student justifies the client situation by using current evidence based information and is able to make a person centered plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student selects innovatively information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)

The student has excellent knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Further information

The grade is based on the exam (50%) and the written assignment (50%). In addition, you need to attend the contact sessions, and carry out the preparation tasks for the sessions.

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
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

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

Jaana Ritsilä

Groups
  • STT21S1
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose of this course
In this course the student will get to know the different aspects of environment and to assess and modify the environment in terms of accessibility.

Competences
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Professional autonomy and accountability

Learning outcomes
After this course the student will know how to assess accessibility of an environment and how to find solutions to solve accessibility problems.The student understands the diversity of the terms environment and accessibility. The student knows how to search for information related to environmental assessment and adaptation and is familiar with research and development activities related to accessibility.The student is able to create an accessible and adaptable environment. The student will know what impacts on work safety and ergonomics and knows how individuals, communities and society can promote occupational justice. The student will know technology possibilities in online consultation.

Content

Environment and accessibility as terms and introduction to related research data.

Assistive devices and technology -related databases and internet pages.

Assessment of physical accessibility and adaptation of an environment.

Guiding family members and constellation networks (adaptation of social and cultural environment).

Digitalisation and virtual environments, for example online rehabilitation and online assessment (virtual reality, mobile technology, video related communication).

Ergonomics (physical and cognitive), coping at work.

Low technology devices

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has sufficient knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student remembers some assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student recalls facts about a client situation and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. (course assignment)

The student has sufficient knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

The student has good knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student defines the client situation by using evidence based information and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student can find information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)

The student has good knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

The student has excellent knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has excellent development ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student justifies the client situation by using current evidence based information and is able to make a person centered plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student selects innovatively information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)

The student has excellent knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Further information

The grade is based on the exam (50%) and the written assignment (50%). In addition, you need to attend the contact sessions, and carry out the preparation tasks for the sessions.

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 10.03.2023

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
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 45

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

Jaana Ritsilä

Groups
  • STT21SM
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose of this course
In this course the student will get to know the different aspects of environment and to assess and modify the environment in terms of accessibility.

Competences
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Professional autonomy and accountability

Learning outcomes
After this course the student will know how to assess accessibility of an environment and how to find solutions to solve accessibility problems.The student understands the diversity of the terms environment and accessibility. The student knows how to search for information related to environmental assessment and adaptation and is familiar with research and development activities related to accessibility.The student is able to create an accessible and adaptable environment. The student will know what impacts on work safety and ergonomics and knows how individuals, communities and society can promote occupational justice. The student will know technology possibilities in online consultation.

Content

Environment and accessibility as terms and introduction to related research data.

Assistive devices and technology -related databases and internet pages.

Assessment of physical accessibility and adaptation of an environment.

Guiding family members and constellation networks (adaptation of social and cultural environment).

Digitalisation and virtual environments, for example online rehabilitation and online assessment (virtual reality, mobile technology, video related communication).

Ergonomics (physical and cognitive), coping at work.

Low technology devices

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has sufficient knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student remembers some assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student recalls facts about a client situation and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. (course assignment)

The student has sufficient knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

The student has good knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student defines the client situation by using evidence based information and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student can find information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)

The student has good knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

The student has excellent knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has excellent development ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student justifies the client situation by using current evidence based information and is able to make a person centered plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student selects innovatively information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)

The student has excellent knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Further information

The grade is based on the exam (50%) and the written assignment (50%). In addition, you need to attend the contact sessions, and carry out the preparation tasks for the sessions.

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 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
  • Mari Kantanen
  • Jaana Ritsilä
  • Kaisa Jokinen
Groups
  • STT22KMTE
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose of this course
In this course the student will get to know the different aspects of environment and to assess and modify the environment in terms of accessibility.

Competences
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Professional autonomy and accountability

Learning outcomes
After this course the student will know how to assess accessibility of an environment and how to find solutions to solve accessibility problems.The student understands the diversity of the terms environment and accessibility. The student knows how to search for information related to environmental assessment and adaptation and is familiar with research and development activities related to accessibility.The student is able to create an accessible and adaptable environment. The student will know what impacts on work safety and ergonomics and knows how individuals, communities and society can promote occupational justice. The student will know technology possibilities in online consultation.

Content

Environment and accessibility as terms and introduction to related research data.

Assistive devices and technology -related databases and internet pages.

Assessment of physical accessibility and adaptation of an environment.

Guiding family members and constellation networks (adaptation of social and cultural environment).

Digitalisation and virtual environments, for example online rehabilitation and online assessment (virtual reality, mobile technology, video related communication).

Ergonomics (physical and cognitive), coping at work.

Low technology devices

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has sufficient knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student remembers some assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student recalls facts about a client situation and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. (course assignment)

The student has sufficient knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

The student has good knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student defines the client situation by using evidence based information and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student can find information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)

The student has good knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

The student has excellent knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has excellent development ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student justifies the client situation by using current evidence based information and is able to make a person centered plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student selects innovatively information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)

The student has excellent knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Further information

The grade is based on the exam (50%) and the written assignment (50%). In addition, you need to attend the contact sessions, and carry out the preparation tasks for the sessions.

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

14.03.2022 - 20.05.2022

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
  • Finnish
Seats

18 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
  • Jaana Ritsilä
  • Kaisa Jokinen
Groups
  • STT20S1
    Toimintaterapeutti

Objectives

Purpose of this course
In this course the student will get to know the different aspects of environment and to assess and modify the environment in terms of accessibility.

Competences
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Professional autonomy and accountability

Learning outcomes
After this course the student will know how to assess accessibility of an environment and how to find solutions to solve accessibility problems.The student understands the diversity of the terms environment and accessibility. The student knows how to search for information related to environmental assessment and adaptation and is familiar with research and development activities related to accessibility.The student is able to create an accessible and adaptable environment. The student will know what impacts on work safety and ergonomics and knows how individuals, communities and society can promote occupational justice. The student will know technology possibilities in online consultation.

Content

Environment and accessibility as terms and introduction to related research data.

Assistive devices and technology -related databases and internet pages.

Assessment of physical accessibility and adaptation of an environment.

Guiding family members and constellation networks (adaptation of social and cultural environment).

Digitalisation and virtual environments, for example online rehabilitation and online assessment (virtual reality, mobile technology, video related communication).

Ergonomics (physical and cognitive), coping at work.

Low technology devices

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has sufficient knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student remembers some assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student recalls facts about a client situation and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. (course assignment)

The student has sufficient knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

The student has good knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student defines the client situation by using evidence based information and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student can find information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)

The student has good knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

The student has excellent knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has excellent development ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student justifies the client situation by using current evidence based information and is able to make a person centered plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student selects innovatively information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)

The student has excellent knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Further information

The grade is based on the exam (50%) and the written assignment (50%). In addition, you need to attend the contact sessions, and carry out the preparation tasks for the sessions.

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

03.01.2022 - 11.03.2022

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
  • Finnish
Seats

18 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Teachers
  • Mari Kantanen
  • Jaana Ritsilä
  • Kaisa Jokinen
Groups
  • STT20SM
    Toimintaterapeutti

Objectives

Purpose of this course
In this course the student will get to know the different aspects of environment and to assess and modify the environment in terms of accessibility.

Competences
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Professional autonomy and accountability

Learning outcomes
After this course the student will know how to assess accessibility of an environment and how to find solutions to solve accessibility problems.The student understands the diversity of the terms environment and accessibility. The student knows how to search for information related to environmental assessment and adaptation and is familiar with research and development activities related to accessibility.The student is able to create an accessible and adaptable environment. The student will know what impacts on work safety and ergonomics and knows how individuals, communities and society can promote occupational justice. The student will know technology possibilities in online consultation.

Content

Environment and accessibility as terms and introduction to related research data.

Assistive devices and technology -related databases and internet pages.

Assessment of physical accessibility and adaptation of an environment.

Guiding family members and constellation networks (adaptation of social and cultural environment).

Digitalisation and virtual environments, for example online rehabilitation and online assessment (virtual reality, mobile technology, video related communication).

Ergonomics (physical and cognitive), coping at work.

Low technology devices

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has sufficient knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student remembers some assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student recalls facts about a client situation and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. (course assignment)

The student has sufficient knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

The student has good knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student defines the client situation by using evidence based information and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student can find information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)

The student has good knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

The student has excellent knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has excellent development ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student justifies the client situation by using current evidence based information and is able to make a person centered plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student selects innovatively information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)

The student has excellent knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Further information

The grade is based on the exam (50%) and the written assignment (50%). In addition, you need to attend the contact sessions, and carry out the preparation tasks for the sessions.

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

03.01.2022 - 11.03.2022

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
  • Finnish
Seats

18 - 25

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

Jaana Ritsilä

Groups
  • STT20SML
    Toimintaterapeutti (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose of this course
In this course the student will get to know the different aspects of environment and to assess and modify the environment in terms of accessibility.

Competences
Occupational therapy process and professional reasoning
Professional autonomy and accountability

Learning outcomes
After this course the student will know how to assess accessibility of an environment and how to find solutions to solve accessibility problems.The student understands the diversity of the terms environment and accessibility. The student knows how to search for information related to environmental assessment and adaptation and is familiar with research and development activities related to accessibility.The student is able to create an accessible and adaptable environment. The student will know what impacts on work safety and ergonomics and knows how individuals, communities and society can promote occupational justice. The student will know technology possibilities in online consultation.

Content

Environment and accessibility as terms and introduction to related research data.

Assistive devices and technology -related databases and internet pages.

Assessment of physical accessibility and adaptation of an environment.

Guiding family members and constellation networks (adaptation of social and cultural environment).

Digitalisation and virtual environments, for example online rehabilitation and online assessment (virtual reality, mobile technology, video related communication).

Ergonomics (physical and cognitive), coping at work.

Low technology devices

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has sufficient knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student remembers some assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student recalls facts about a client situation and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. (course assignment)

The student has sufficient knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

The student has good knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student defines the client situation by using evidence based information and is able to make a plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student can find information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)

The student has good knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

The student has excellent knowledge about environmental accessibility and home modifications. The student has excellent development ideas when dealing with assistive devices and the processes of delivering the devices to clients. The student justifies the client situation by using current evidence based information and is able to make a person centered plan for a home visit as an occupational therapist. The student selects innovatively information about accessibility, assistive devices and client functioning with the home visit plan. (course assignment)

The student has excellent knowledge (exam)
• concept of environment
• ergonomics
• wellbeing at work
• technology solutions related to occupational therapy
• accessibility of information

Further information

The grade is based on the exam (50%) and the written assignment (50%). In addition, you need to attend the contact sessions, and carry out the preparation tasks for the sessions.