Occupation as a Therapeutic MeansLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students are able to adapt therapeutic occupation appropriately to a client's lifestyle. They understand that therapeutic occupation must include sufficient challenges for the client, correspond with the level of the client's occupational performance and promote the client's participation, health and well-being.

Content

Content
Theories and frames of reference related to the use of occupation as a therapeutic means
Pierce
Occupational synthesis
Development of occupational identity and sense of competency
Interruptions in the life sequence and connections to occupations
Connections between occupation, health and well-being

Qualifications

Dimensions of Occupation in Occupational Therapy

Further information

This course includes a clinical practice(1.5 ECTS credits).