Curricula

The student
* co-operates in a multicultural environment
* works independently in situations involving working life communications in the two national languages and at least one foreign language
* takes the impacts and opportunities of internationalisation trends into consideration in his/her field.

The student
* assesses and develops their competencies, and is willing to continue learning
* acquires, processes and assesses his/her own field data, theories, concepts, methods and principles critically
* assumes responsibility for group learning and sharing learned knowledge.

The student
* carries out research and development projects by applying the information, methods and practical skills acquired
* solves problems in a new way, creatively and develop working skills
* obtains information that is relevant in view of the development challenge or problem at hand and makes decisions based on it.

The student:
* acts in a collaborative manner as a member of student and work communities and other groups in compliance with the principles of professional ethics and furthers the performance and well-being of the group
* organises work duties, workflows and decision-making and works in expert duties in a systematic and goal-oriented manner
* shares his/her expertise and makes use of the expertise of others.

The student
* communicates well, both orally and in writing in his/her mother tongue
* uses information and communications technology in his/her assignments in many ways
* considers various factors in his/her work and works in networks.

The student:
* builds customer-driven, sustainable and economically profitable solutions in his/her networks
* takes responsibility for his/her own actions and their consequences
* shows courage to try new things and manages the risks involved.

* can identify the factors that affect wellness and health and can understand their role at different levels of the promotion of wellness and health, aiming to ensure results such as, for example, a reduction of health inequalities and the prevention of social exclusion
* is able to promote the wellness and health of individuals and groups, thereby strengthening the inclusiveness and self-responsibility of customers
* is able to guide and coach individuals, groups and communities by applying the guidance theories and methods, as well as through the means of a variety of communication channels
* is able to design and implement wellness and health promotion intervention at individual, group and community levels
* is able to evaluate and take into account the wellness and health-related factors in decision-making and action
* knows how to use multi-expert networks.

* is able to work according to the values and professional ethical principles of the health care and social services sector
* is familiar with a variety of human perceptions and is able to identify their own values
* is able to apply theoretical work orientation and customer-related working methods in a customer-orientated manner
* is able to create both the involvement of the targeted customer and the professional interaction and cooperation relationships that serve to support resources
* understands the variety of factors that affect the work and functional ability of the customer and is able to evaluate such factors.

* knows the services and information systems that are involved in the health care and social services sector, along with the related legislation, and health care and social services sector programmes and guidelines, and a student can make use of them in their work
* operates purposefully as experts in multidisciplinary teams and networks
* understands the factors that affect changes in the health care and social services sector
* can distinguish between the phases involved in the customer processes and can identify their development needs
* is able to develop and produce customer needs, based on effective, economical, efficient and safe services in multi-professional collaboration
* is able to operate based on evidence and good practice.

The occupational therapist is able to:
* work according to the principles of client centred practice.
* build a therapeutic relationship/partnership as the foundation of the occupational therapy process
* establish collaborative partnerships, consult and advise with clients, carers, team members and other stakeholders on enabling occupation and participation
* collaborate with clients to advocate for the right to have their occupational needs met
* appreciate and respect individual differences, cultural beliefs, customs and their influence on occupation and participation.

The occupational therapist is able to:
* explain the theoretical concepts underpinning occupational therapy, specifically the occupational nature of human beings and their performance of occupations
* explain the relationship between occupational performance, health and well-being
* synthesise and apply relevant knowledge from biological, medical, human, psychological, social, technological and occupational sciences, together with theories of occupation and participation
* analyse the complexities of applying formal theories and research evidence in relation to occupation in the context of a changing society
* engage and influence others in rational and reasoned debate in relation to human occupation and occupational therapy.

The occupational therapist is able to:
* identify the need for research on issues related to occupation, occupational therapy and/or occupational science and formulate relevant research questions.
* demonstrate skills in independent searching, critical examination and integration of scientific literature and other relevant information
* understand, select and defend research designs and methods appropriate to human occupation considering ethical aspects
* interpret, analyse, synthesise and critique research findings
* develop knowledge of occupation and occupational therapy practice
* disseminate research findings to relevant parties.

The occupational therapist is able to:
* determine and prioritise occupational therapy services
* understand and apply principles of management to occupational therapy services, including cost-effectiveness, administration of resources and equipment, and establishing occupational therapy protocols
* engage in a continuous process of evaluation and improvement of the quality of occupational therapy services, involve clients where appropriate and communicate the results to relevant stakeholders
* take a pro-active role in the development, improvement and promotion of occupational therapy
* consider developments in health and social care, society and legislation at international, national and local levels that effect occupational therapy services.

The occupational therapist is able to:
* work in partnership with individuals and groups in order to be engaged in occupation through health promotion, prevention, re/habilitation and treatment
* select, modify and apply appropriate theories, models of practice and methods to meet the occupational and health needs of individuals/populations
* use professional and ethical reasoning effectively throughout the occupational therapy process.
* utilise the therapeutic potential of occupation through the use of activity and occupational analysis and synthesis
* adapt and apply the occupational therapy process in close collaboration with individuals/population
* work to facilitate accessible and adaptable environments and to promote occupational justice
* collaborate with communities to promote the health and well-being for their members through their participation in occupation
* actively seek, critically evaluate and apply a range of information and evidence to ensure that practice is up-to-date and relevant to the client.
* critically appraise occupational therapy practice to ensure that the focus is on occupation and occupational performance.

The occupational therapist is able to:
* prepare, maintain and review documentation of the occupational therapy process
* comply with local/regional/national/European policies and procedures, professional standards and employers’ regulations
* demonstrate continuing lifelong learning to enhance occupational therapy
* practise in an ethical manner, respecting clients and taking account of professional codes of conduct for occupational therapists
* demonstrate confidence in self-management, self-awareness and knowledge of own limitations as an occupational therapist.