Vision and functional abilityLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The objective of the course is that the student is able to perceive the client’s vision as a component of functional ability and coping in everyday life.

Content

- Vision as a part of rehabilitation: ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health), operational environment, accessibility
- The effect of visual impairment on spatial perception, balance, communication, mood, functional ability, and coping in everyday life
- Assessing the client’s need for functional vision related services
- Vision care networks from the client’s point of view

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to:
- display learning in core content
- use individual professional concepts correctly
- find information for a specific situation
- distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
- act in individual professional situations as instructed
- display learning in his professional field
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- follow safety instructions
- display learning in the ethical principles of his professional field
- operate as a member of a student group

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to:
- display an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in the field
- assess and limit the amount of information needed
- operate well in typical professional duties and contexts
- operate in a multicultural environment
- operate safely
- act according to professional ethics
- operate in a student group

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- assess and use various information sources
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- to take safety issues into consideration in his action
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organise the activities of a group of students