Opetussuunnitelmat

Tavoitteet

Purpose of the course
During this course the occupational therapy student will learn to implement evidence based occupational therapy process 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 selects the appropriate theories, models 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.

Sisältö

40h - 100h Supervised practical training
35h - 95h Written and virtual assignments related to the content of the practice as well as supervising meetings
Total 135h = 5 ects credits

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty

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 has demonstrated that he/she is able to adjust and apply the occupational therapy process appropriately. The student has demonstrated that he/she strives to create accessible and adaptable environments and has improved occupational justice.
. The student utilises and applies the appropriate theories, models that dictate practical work and methods that meet the needs of the individual's occupation and health.

Lisätiedot

The course is addressed primarily to the occupational therapy exchange students of San Jose State University, The University of Northampton,Thomas More University of Applied Sciences and the University of Jönköping.

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.