Professional Development in Occupational Therapy (8 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Content scheduling

The power of action exam (second semester of studies)
Practical Training II Examination (Practical Training II learning tasks first -second semester)
Practical training III part-examination (learning tasks for the second -third semester of Practical training III)
Practical Training III (Practical Training IV learning tasks third-4th academic year)

Objective

Aim of the course:
The course runs alongside professional practice I-IV in occupational therapy and aims to develop the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practice, to reflect on one's own work and to analyse real client situations.

Competencies:
Expertise in theoretical basis of rehabilitation and occupational therapy
Therapeutic relationship and interprofessionality
Clinical reasoning and occupational therapy process enabling participation
Rensponsibility and occupational justice
Advocacy and promotion of occupational therapy services

Learning outcomes:
By the end of the course, you will be able to apply occupational therapy theory and research knowledge to practice in relation to client encounter, the occupational therapy process, assessment, enabling occupation, interventions and service development. You will examine authentic client situations. You will be able to reflect on and analyse your own work as an occupational therapist and as a member of a working community. You will reflect on your own professional development, your own strengths and areas for development.

Content

The main focus of the course is to reflect on the theory of occupational therapy and its application in practice, to reflect on one's own practice and development of expertise, and to analyse real client situations.

Location and time

Second semester of studies 3x 4webinars Zoom

Traineeships from the second semester of studies II-IV onwards until graduation

Materials

Hautala, T., Hämäläinen, T., Mäkelä, L. & Rusi-Pyykönen M.(2013). Toiminnan voimaa. Bookwell Oy. (Kaikki painokset käyvät)
Materials used in professional occupational therapy courses

Teaching methods

You will follow the development of your occupational therapy skills throughout your studies and this course will run alongside you from the second semester onwards. The course involves independent study (exam) and learning tasks related to placements II-IV, where you will apply theory to practice. In addition, you will reflect on the development of your competences throughout your studies in the Workseed system by means of an annual competences passport. You will also use the Workseed system to set and assess objectives for placements II-.IV.

Employer connections

Internships II-IV in working life related to the course.

Exam schedules

Exam is taken during the first semester (2 retakes in addition to the exam). The exam will be taken at the Jamkin exam studios or as an exam visit to a university in another location. The student books an appointment for the exam studio/exam visit via the Jamk exam system.

International connections

Traineeships can be done in a CT exchange, in which case the learning tasks are related to the specific placement.

Student workload

Power of Action exam 2 cr (second semester)
Practical Training II Exam 2 credits (Practical Training II learning tasks first -second semester)
Practical Training III 2 credits (learning tasks for the second -third semester of Practical Training III)
Practical training III part-time 2 credits (Practical training IV learning tasks third-4th academic year)

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You will be able to apply occupational therapy theory and research to practice in relation to client encounter, the occupational therapy process, assessment, facilitation and interventions, advocacy and service development. You will demonstrate professional judgement and conscious therapeutic use of self in your practice. You will be able to examine authentic case situations analytically in collaboration with the teacher and other students. You will be able to reflect and analyse your own practice as an occupational therapist and as a member of a working community. Reflect on your own professional development and be able to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

Qualifications

Before starting the course, you should have a basic knowledge of the theoretical foundations of occupational therapy and the therapeutic process.

Further information

Assessed pass-fail
The learning tasks of the previous training course must be completed before the start of the next training course.