Curricula

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The graduating student adheres to the ethical principles and values of their field of profession, taking the principles of equality and non-discrimination into account.
- Is able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field.
- Takes others into account and promotes equality and non-discrimination.
- Take into account the realisation of diversity and accessibility in their actions.
- Understands the principles of responsible conduct of research and adheres to them.
- Is able to influence society based on ethical values.

The graduating student is able to develop solutions that anticipate the future of their own field, applying existing knowledge and research and development methods.
− Solves problem situations creatively and reforms operating methods together with others.
− Is able to work in projects in cooperation with actors of different fields.
− Is able to apply existing knowledge in the field in development and utilises research and development methods.
− Is able to seek customer-oriented, sustainable and economically viable solutions, anticipating the future of their field.

The graduating student is able to operate in multicultural and international operating environments and networks.
- Is familiar with the impacts of their cultural background on their activities and is able to develop operating methods that take multiculturalism into account in their work community.
- Is able to monitor and utilise the international development of their field in their work.
- Is able to communicate internationally in their work tasks.

The graduating student is familiar with the principles of sustainable development, promotes their implementation and acts responsibly as a professional and a member of society.
- Is able to use information related to their field in finding, implementing and establishing sustainable solutions and operating models.
- Understands sustainability challenges, their interdependencies and the various aspects of issues and problems.

The graduating student recognises the strengths and development areas of their competence and learning methods, and they utilise the opportunities communities and digitalisation provide in their learning.
- Assesses and develops their competence and learning methods in different learning environments.
- Is able to acquire, critically assess and appropriately apply the national and international knowledge base andpractices of their field.
- Also takes responsibility for group learning and sharing what has been learned.

The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field.
- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own and their work community’s well-being.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of changing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations.
- Has capabilities for an entrepreneurial approach.