Professional Practice for Occupational Therapy Students (3cr)

Objective

Purpose of the course
The course is for the exchange students only.
During this course the occupational therapy student will learn to implement evidence based occupational therapy with clients. The students will learn to work in client centered ways with clients and inter-professional teams.

Competences
Professional relationships and partnerships
Knowledge of occupational therapy

Learning outcomes of the course

The student knows how to work in cooperation with individuals and groups in a way that improves health, prevents illnesses, rehabilitates, is therapeutic, provides guidance and is client-centred. The student can use appropriate theories, models and research findings that dictate practical work and methods that meet the needs of the individual's occupation and health.

The student acts according to the instructions on professional ethicalness for occupational therapy, reliably aware of his/her skills and limitations. The student knows how to adjust and apply occupational therapy process together with individuals/communities. The student knows how to create an accessible and adaptable environment. The student contributes to the occupational justice.

Content

The course is for the exchange students only. The content can be adjusted according to the demands of the student´s home university.

20-40h Supervised practical training
41-61h h Supervising meetings and written assignments related to the content of the practice
Total 81h = 3 ects credits

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

In order to complete practical training with a passing grade:

The student has acted according to the instructions on professional ethicalness for occupational therapy, reliably and self-sufficiently, aware of his/her skills and limitations.
The student utilises and applies the appropriate theories, models and research that dictate practical work and methods that meet the needs of the individual's occupation and health.

Further information

Depending on the language barrier with the clients, the student´s learning can also take place by observing the work of the supervising occupational therapist and taking more active role only when the situation allows.