Occupational Therapy: Occupational Therapy
Code: SXI16S1
- Degree title
- Occupational Therapist
- Credits
- 210 ects
- Duration
- 3.5 years (210 ECTS)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2016
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Descriptions
The purpose of education is to train experts in occupational therapy and provide practice-oriented information from different areas of occupational performance and participation, with a view to improving the well-being of the population. Occupational therapy involves making use of the therapeutic power of occupation, which enables people to participate in their daily environments. The Degree Programme complies with national and international recommendations for education for occupational therapists. The curriculum is structured according to each student’s professional growth and competence, such that each period forms a separate study module.
The strong core of the occupational therapy profession comprises assessment and promotion of occupational performance and participation, therapeutic use of occupation and competence in therapeutic relationships. Education in occupational therapy is premised on every person’s right to participate in occupation that is personally meaningful. As part of occupational therapy innovation project studies and learning integrated into development projects, occupational therapy students gain practice in collaboration: they can recognise and find solutions to development needs in the world of work. Their capabilities to work in various multidisciplinary teams and networks will develop by means of work placements, projects and learning assignments.
Students can include at least 15 credits’ worth of optional and elective studies to consolidate their professional competence as part of their degrees from different fields of education available at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. Studies in semesters 5 to 7 have been designed such that students may also take them in a different order. International student and teacher exchanges, complete with the field’s literature, intensive courses and most recent research, provide competence relating to internationalisation. Occupational Therapists graduating from the Degree Programme understand the significance of evidence-based practice to their own work and to development of the field.
Occupational Therapists work with clients of all ages within health care and social services and in education services. In addition, Occupational Therapists work in the private sector, such as organisations for the disabled, project and development assignments, and as independent entrepreneurs.
The main themes for studies in different semesters are as follows:
Semester 1 Work-oriented learning and working as an Occupational Therapist and Perspectives on human occupation
Semester 2 More perspectives on human occupation and Assessment and client interaction in occupational therapy
Semester 3 Supporting occupational performance and participation in self-care and play and The occupational therapy process and creation of client relationships
Semester 4 Supporting occupational performance and participation in study, work and leisure activities and reciprocal therapeutic relationships
Semester 5 Research, development and innovations and Communities, networks and participation
Semester 6 Promotion of occupational performance and participation and creation of networks and individual study options
Semester 7 Professional orientation and Consolidation of competence in occupational therapy
Development
Opetussuunnitelman toimivuutta arvioidaan lukukausittain opiskelija- ja opettajapalauteen avulla. Työelämä osallistuu kehittämiseen neuvottelukunnan kautta ja työelämäyhteistyöpäivillä.
Further information
Opetussuunnitelma on kopioitu SXI15S1 opetussuunnitelmasta ilman muutoksia.
Tiedustelut opetussuunnitelmasta OPS-vastaava Satu Aittomäki.
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| Code | Name | Credits (ECTS) | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | Autumn 2016 | Spring 2017 | Autumn 2017 | Spring 2018 | Autumn 2018 | Spring 2019 | Autumn 2019 | 1. / 2016 | 2. / 2016 | 3. / 2017 | 4. / 2017 | 1. / 2017 | 2. / 2017 | 3. / 2018 | 4. / 2018 | 1. / 2018 | 2. / 2018 | 3. / 2019 | 4. / 2019 | 1. / 2019 | 2. / 2019 |
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| SXI16S1-1000 |
Work-oriented learning and working as an Occupational Therapist
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15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BU35 | Introduction to Studying | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BU36 | Professional Communication and IT Skills | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BK27 | Human occupation | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXI16S1-1001 |
Perspectives on human occupation 1
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BK28 | Impact of the nervous system on performance | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BK29 | Psychological perspective on occupation | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BK26 | Building a therapeutic relationship | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXI16S1-1002 |
Perspectives on human occupation 2
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BY31 | Rehabilitation as Multidisciplinary Collaboration | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BK30 | Impact of musculoskeletal functions on performance | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BK31 | Human beings and their environments | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXI16S1-1003 |
Assessment and client interaction in occupational therapy
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BK34 | Assistive devices as occupational enablers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BK33 | Assessment of occupational performance components and areas 1 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BY55 | Work placement 1 Assessment of occupational performance | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXI16S1-1004 |
Enabling occupation in self-care and play
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BK35 | Assessment of occupational performance components and areas 2 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BK36 | Therapeutic occupation in self-care, instrumental activities of daily life and play | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXI16S1-1005 |
Occupational therapy process and creation of client relationship
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BK37 | Work placement 2: Assessment and promotion of occupational performance and participation | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXI16S1-1006 |
Enabling occupation in study, work and leisure activities
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BU37 | Basics of Research and Development | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BK38 | Therapeutic occupation in productive (study, work) and leisure activities | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BK39 | Therapeutic occupation in groups | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXI16S1-1007 |
The occupational therapy process and reciprocal therapeutic relationships
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BK41 | Work placement 3: Promotion of occupational performance and participation | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXI16S1-1008 |
Research, development and innovations
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BU38 | Advanced Research and Development | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00BH18 | Innovation Project | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXI16S1-1009 |
Communities, networks and participation
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BU40 | Planning of the Bachelor’s Thesis | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BK54 | Different means of communication | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BK46 | Therapeutic occupation in communities, society and international context | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXI16S1-1010 |
Promotion of occupational participation and creation of networks
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BK47 | Work placement 4: Promotion of occupational participation in groups and communities | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXI16S1-1011 |
Elective Module / Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BU42 | Implementing the Bachelor’s Thesis | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXI16S1-1012 |
Professional Orientation, Elective Module / Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BK52 | Collaboration and joint development in occupational therapy | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BU39 | Entrepreneurship in Welfare, Leadership and Service Production | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXI16S1-1013 |
Consolidation of competence in occupational therapy
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00BU43 | Reporting and Publication of the Bachelor’s Thesis | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00CI29 | Occupational Therapy: Advanced studies 1 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SX00CI30 | Occupational Therapy: Advanced studies 2 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 210 | 60 | 60 | 50 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
degree program in occupational therapy::competences
ENOTHE 2009
Bachelor level::generic competences (2010)
Rectors' Conference of Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (2010): recommendation for generic competences in bachelor level
2014 polytechnics::bachelor level
Government Decree on Polytechnics (15.5.2003/352; 4 §)
amk::amk-tutkintojen kieliopinnot
AMK-tutkintoon johtavien opintojen tavoitteena on, että tutkinnon suorittaneella on riittävä viestintä- ja kielitaito oman alansa tehtäviin sekä kansainväliseen toimintaan ja yhteistyöhön. (Valtioneuvoston asetus ammattikorkeakoulusta 1129/2014, 4 §).
| Code | Name | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| SXI16S1-1000 |
Work-oriented learning and working as an Occupational Therapist
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| SX00BU35 | Introduction to Studying | 5 |
| SX00BU36 | Professional Communication and IT Skills | 5 |
| SX00BK27 | Human occupation | 5 |
| SXI16S1-1001 |
Perspectives on human occupation 1
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| SX00BK28 | Impact of the nervous system on performance | 5 |
| SX00BK29 | Psychological perspective on occupation | 5 |
| SX00BK26 | Building a therapeutic relationship | 5 |
| SXI16S1-1002 |
Perspectives on human occupation 2
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| SX00BY31 | Rehabilitation as Multidisciplinary Collaboration | 5 |
| SX00BK30 | Impact of musculoskeletal functions on performance | 5 |
| SX00BK31 | Human beings and their environments | 5 |
| SXI16S1-1003 |
Assessment and client interaction in occupational therapy
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| SX00BK34 | Assistive devices as occupational enablers | 5 |
| SX00BK33 | Assessment of occupational performance components and areas 1 | 5 |
| SX00BY55 | Work placement 1 Assessment of occupational performance | 5 |
| SXI16S1-1004 |
Enabling occupation in self-care and play
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| SX00BK35 | Assessment of occupational performance components and areas 2 | 5 |
| SX00BK36 | Therapeutic occupation in self-care, instrumental activities of daily life and play | 10 |
| SXI16S1-1005 |
Occupational therapy process and creation of client relationship
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| SX00BK37 | Work placement 2: Assessment and promotion of occupational performance and participation | 15 |
| SXI16S1-1006 |
Enabling occupation in study, work and leisure activities
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| SX00BU37 | Basics of Research and Development | 5 |
| SX00BK38 | Therapeutic occupation in productive (study, work) and leisure activities | 5 |
| SX00BK39 | Therapeutic occupation in groups | 5 |
| SXI16S1-1007 |
The occupational therapy process and reciprocal therapeutic relationships
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| SX00BK41 | Work placement 3: Promotion of occupational performance and participation | 15 |
| SXI16S1-1008 |
Research, development and innovations
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| SX00BU38 | Advanced Research and Development | 5 |
| XX00BH18 | Innovation Project | 10 |
| SXI16S1-1009 |
Communities, networks and participation
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| SX00BU40 | Planning of the Bachelor’s Thesis | 5 |
| SX00BK54 | Different means of communication | 5 |
| SX00BK46 | Therapeutic occupation in communities, society and international context | 5 |
| SXI16S1-1010 |
Promotion of occupational participation and creation of networks
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| SX00BK47 | Work placement 4: Promotion of occupational participation in groups and communities | 15 |
| SXI16S1-1011 |
Elective Module / Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 15 ) |
15 |
| SX00BU42 | Implementing the Bachelor’s Thesis | 5 |
| SXI16S1-1012 |
Professional Orientation, Elective Module / Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 15 ) |
15 |
| SX00BK52 | Collaboration and joint development in occupational therapy | 5 |
| SX00BU39 | Entrepreneurship in Welfare, Leadership and Service Production | 5 |
| SXI16S1-1013 |
Consolidation of competence in occupational therapy
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| SX00BU43 | Reporting and Publication of the Bachelor’s Thesis | 5 |
| SX00CI29 | Occupational Therapy: Advanced studies 1 | 5 |
| SX00CI30 | Occupational Therapy: Advanced studies 2 | 5 |